Inaugural New Times Pet Issue Photo Contest

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST

Pets on deck

Check out some of the cutest faces on the Central Coast

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n New Times’ first ever Pet Issue photo contest, readers submitted more than 1,000 entries of their dogs, cats, chickens, horses, bunnies, and more. A panel of five judges narrowed the slate of images down to seven winners, who each

get a gift certificate from issue sponsor Lemos Feed and Pet Supply, and 11 others that were too sweet to not mention! It was tough, with so many cute faces to look through, but we’ve uploaded a flip-book of all the entries to our website, so you can take your time meandering through a very happy scroll. This issue is about more than photos though! We have a few animal-oriented stories for you to read, too. Plus, our readers donated a total of $6,000—we distributed $3,000 each to the Woods Humane Society and Santa Barbara Humane.

—Camillia Lanham

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INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

PHOTO BY ANGELA HENDERSON

ALL LIT UP Adopted in 2017, this dwarf rabbit endured a parasite and permanent head tilt, neither of which broke Stormy’s beautiful spirit.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

PHOTO BY GREGORY SMITH

TOP OF THE WORLD Although Welsh terrier Ziggy had a few physical challenges as a pup, he overcame those and grew into a wonderful, healthy friend who’s always down for a good scratch and is game for any opportunity to hike and play.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

PHOTO BY KARINA BERNFELD

CUTE AND HAPPY A border collie who’s energetic, loving, intelligent, and very loyal, Lady May’s favorite activities are playing fetch with a ball or Frisbee and going to the beach.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS PHOTO BY JENNIFER LAWRENCE

PEEKABOO Tabby cat Ripley was named after Sigourney Weaver’s character in Alien. As a kitten, she was an “act now, think later” badass, but she’s settled into a cozy life of blankets and snuggles.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS PHOTO BY HANNA GROSSMAN

FRIENDS FOREVER Puppy the Pekin duck and Duck the yellow Labrador are content to share a happy spring afternoon together, because best friends come in different shapes and sizes.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS PHOTO BY ERICA RAMIREZ

‘DO I HAVE TO?’ Puppy eyes couldn’t get Adonis the English bulldog pup out of bath time! He loves playing tug-of-war with his brother, Luke, and visiting his crew every week at Waller Park’s W.O.O.F. Pac Park.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

PHOTO BY DANNA DYKSTRA-COY

LOUNGING PROFESSIONAL Adopted with the help of the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Ocean the Maine Coon has a sweet disposition and became the “cat whisperer” of Danna Dykstra-Coy’s family, leading her to their most timid cat whenever she hid. “Such a beautiful and good boy!” Dystra-Coy said of Ocean.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS PHOTO BY JESSICA HANSHEW

BY CARLY KAISER

BY IZZY HULS-HUTTON

QUITE THE READER Winky the Maltese mix is easygoing, cuddly, and doesn’t mind having her picture taken.

JUNGLE CAT Uzi Nell Nell (which means I love you Willie Nelson) enjoys chasing sun spots.

MIAMI VICE Shiba Inu pups Sam, 3, and Ted, 1, do more than play dress-up. They also enjoy long visits to the dog park, play wrestling, cuddle sessions, treats, and more treats.

BY GINI ORTIZ

BY KIP LORENZETTI

BY CARTER DOWNING

RESCUED Daisy’s still got it. At 14 1/2, she still loves going for daily walks.

BIRD-CHASER German short-haired pointer Charli’s a lovable devil who makes chasing birds look cute.

WAITING FOR SNACKS Just a kitten when he joined the family from Woods Humane Society, Bailey the long-haired tabby enjoys long naps in the sun, morning cuddles, and hiding from the Dyson.

INAUGURAL NEW TIMES PET ISSUE PHOTO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS

BY MELISSA WALKER-SCOTT

BY CARLY PENSON

BY JENNIFER TURNER

BURRO BESTIES Willy, Dilly, Mamala, and Shayna are donkeys that belong to Robbie and Patti Robbins.

BY JILLIAN PARKS

HANGING AROUND Welly, a rescued domestic shorthair, has never met a person he didn’t love, including the vet.

BY CINDY FRAUENHEIM

TAIL-WAGGER At 2-going-on-3 years old, English creme golden retriever Murphy Tyrone Turner is into cuddling, sprinklers, chasing bubbles, and stealing socks.

LAKE DOG This was Boone’s 16th annual camping trip at Shaver Lake. The 15-1/2-year-old lab loves riding on the paddle board and eating broccoli.

FLOWER SHOWER Chocolate lab Ness is a sweet, special boy with a penchant for peeking through the dahlias.