They put up with us being at home during quarantine, comfort us when we’re down, and always know how to bring a smile to our faces during ruff times. That’s right –– today, we’re talking pets. 🐶
Over the past couple of years, we’ve loved getting to know you and the furbabies many of you parent, via tagged photos (using #LALtoday ) of your pups + kittens you’ve shared, getting op-purr-tunities to celebrate national pet days together (over + over again), and when you just say hello .
And while this may be “fluffier” news, in honor of National All-American Pet Photo Day (Sat., July 11), we thought it was high time we threw them a bone + shouted out some of furry faces that make our community that much brighter.
P.S. If you’re looking to adopt a new family member, or “not really looking,” SPCA Florida (5850 Brannen Rd. S. ), Polk County Animal Control (7115 Decastro Rd., Winter Haven ), and the Humane Society of Polk County (3195 Dundee Rd., Winter Haven ) are hosting a Tri-MEGA Adoption Event on July 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at each location. Pet adoptions are $20 + the organizations ask that you wear a mask + practice social distancing.
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Dogs
Ace
Photo via @emilee_hill
Lola
Photo via @emilee_hill
Eden
Photo via @_jenna_mack
Miles
Photo via @alysahansen_
Riley
Photo via @amandachristenecal
Larry + Hazel
Photo via @andethehairslayer
Betty
Photo via @angblom97
Lucy
Photo via @billiskates
Pegasus, Cerberus + Negro
Photo via @carlycashman3
Ellie
Photo via @carson_burke
Russel
Photo via @casiemicala
Bismarck
Photo via @chloemolick
Bella
Photo via @cmsofamericainc
Sadie
Photo via @eilenehz
Milton
Photo via @gsp.milton
Harry + Annie
Photo via @hannahkboles
Calypsos
Photo via @happysplacefarm
Monty
Photo via @jax_benitez
Copper
Photo via @kafxoxo
Sage
Photo via @kaleighmalickk
Ollie
Photo via @kalli_hughes
Sage
Photo via @kvley
Brody
Photo via @leabee863
Callie Love + Reese
Photo via @leahmarie413
Tori
Photo via @logan_caroll24
Pippin + Theo
Photo via @mason_rockett
Jackson
Photo via @mega_bop
Holly
Photo via @melodyfutch2
Barkley
Photo via @mepresson
Benji
Photo via @mruales
Gus
Photo via @nick_chaffer
Chewy
Photo via @rachelhjacob
Mia
Photo via @senso_tiv
Nova
Photo via @steveallen95
Martin
Photo via @swancityupscycle
Toby
Photo via @tara_kole
Autumn Pumpkin Taylor
Photo via Ashleigh Taylor
Ollie
Photo via Bill Madden
Stanley Yelnats
Photo via Bill Madden
Buba + Sargent
Photo via Bonnie Ruthless
Pebbles
Photo via Bre De Jesus
Bella
Photo via Cathy
Pepper
Photo via ksgjam
Fritz
Photo via Enid Kapolka
Guzi
Photo via Enid Kapolka
Jamie
Photo via Enid Kapolka
Sammie
Photo via Jeanie Croes
Snickers
Photo via Lynn Cook
Maisy
Photo via Margie D.
Photo via Gary M.
Sophie
Photo via Holley
Pesci
Photo via Mark and Patti Donaldson
Pierre
Photo via Sara McKinley
Mollie + Meka
Photo via Samantha A.
Rosie
Photo via Sandy
Remy + Cayman
Photo via Sara McKinley
Photo via Kathy S.
Artie
Photo via Willian V.
Slim the Bulldog
Photo via Laurie A.
Sorona Lime
Photo via Sophia Vallejo
Ollie
Photo via Margie D.
Cats
Chach + Skipper
Photo via Jane M.
Bailey
Photo via @aubreyyfaithh
Barry Allen
Photo via @candacemgross
Tootsie + Munchkin
Photo via @christinemilthaler
Rasputin
Photo via @fairfaxandhoward
Kevin
Photo via @hannah_gard22
Samson
Photo via @Alisa J
Castiel + Fergus
Photo via @lyndseygrey
Noel
Photo via @madisonbrawner
Lou + Percy
Photo via @mrsrachmiller
Jameson
Photo via Stephanie G.
Ernie
Photo via @marybethr44
Cupid
Charles & Gina T.
Bolt
Photo via @busybolt
Patches
Photo via @crabbwoman
Meadow
Photo via @rikkielisabeth
Fern
Photo via @joydflick
Gertrude, Petra + Rosie
Photo via John M.
Gertrude, Petra + Rosie
Photo via @merrybeary85
Hops
Photo via @donna.mypets
Inki
Photo via @danielcheslo
Lexi
Photo via Kaitlyn Marcum
Koda
Photo via @merrybeary85
Kenny
Photo via @jonathandiaz24
Luka
Photo via @dianamguev
Maverick
Photo via @broookemyers
Micah
Photo via @gray_scale_pianist
Newt
Photo via @krazykombucha
Spyro
Photo via @micheylittlepumpkin
Soup
Photo via @jurboii
Buddy
Photo via Rex Fermier
Pumpkin
Photo via @gretchenceranic
Patches
Photo via @gabrielle_art