The judges chose from more than 1,000 photos of dogs, cats, birds, lizards, horses, fish and hedgehogs (to name a few) throughout North Carolina. Look below to see the winning photos, plus honorable mentions for funniest, most spoiled and best dressed, published only online. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see more furry friend photos from this contest — and all year long!
Winners
Congratulations to our 15 winning pet photos, published in our April issue.
Theo the Tuxedo Kitten
Amber Houston
Trigger the German Pointer
Andy Adkins
Reese the Ragdoll
Becca Hallman
Walter the Cavapoo
Julie Thompson
Prickly Pear the Hedgehog
Maylee Collins
Ruby the Chihuahua
Kimberly White
Harvey the Springer Spaniel
Charlie Nicholson
Peanutt the Guinea Pig
Elise Magner
Winston the Chameleon
Ashley Levins
Mack the Golden Retriever
Kathryn Bowe
Leia the Star Wars Pup
Donna Gray
Bella the Birthday Dog
Mandy Pierce
Honorable Mentions: Funniest
One reason we love our pets so—they make us laugh. And laughter is the best medicine when it comes to these three!
Callie the Border Collie Mix
Nancy DuDonis
Simon the Italian Greyhound
Teresa Delaney
Tobey the Terrier and Pitt Mix
Judith Cox
Honorable Mentions: Most Spoiled
Oh my—these pets are living the high life! Fancy floofs!
Billy the Maltese and Shih Tzu Mix
Brenda Brinson
Rexi the Guinea Pig
Emerson Moore
Molly the Poodle
Suzanne Stevens
Honorable Mentions: Best Dressed
Puttin’ on the dog—these pups are feeling frisky in their dashing duds!
Pecos the Texas Heeler
Connor Price
Miss Fluffy the Husky
Jeff Haggerty
Roxie the Dachshund Mix
Mark Erb
Hungry for more?
If your pet is as special as these winners, you’re gonna want to whip up something special for them. From doggie ice cream to kitty shrimp & grits, we’ve got 5 brand new recipes your furbaby is sure to love.
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