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A cat curled up in a paper shopping bag.
John Georges

We adopted both Teddy and his sister from a rescue organization, and he is usually very friendly, following me from room to room and greeting me at the door when I get home from work. But when we have guests over, he can get overwhelmed. Sometimes when he has time to warm up to them, though, he will curl up on our guests’ laps in the hopes of having his neck and ears scratched.  

Teddy was quite overwhelmed on this Christmas Day in 2022 due to a large party gathering in our home, so he decided to find a little hideaway next to his favorite toy, the fish. This photo is meaningful to me because Teddy reminded me how everyone is different, and while some may like to gather and socialize, others just want a little space for themselves, especially during the most wonderful time of the year. 

—John Georges, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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cats licking each other in a pet bed
Rachael Rodgers


Previously featured photos

A cute dalmation named Tali stands majestically among trees and purple flowers.
When I started dating my now wife, Jacqueline, I told her I had never owned a pet and that although I thought her dog was cute, I just wasn’t much of an “animal person.” She insisted that her brown-spotted dalmatian, Tali, would soon change that about me. I smiled, said “maybe” and in my head thought, “never going to happen.” After meeting Tali, I quickly fell in love with her. Jacqueline and I got married in November of 2021, and Tali is the most important part of our lives. She is the sweetest, most gentle dog I have ever met, and I love capturing her curious and kind demeanor in photos. This photo means so much to me because it reminds me how much Tali has changed my life and opened me up to a kind of love I never thought I would experience.
—James Silvestri, Michigan | Featured in the Fall 2024 issue
Two otters floating on their backs in the water.
These sleepyheads were two of over 30 southern sea otters playing, feeding and resting in the protected harbor of Morro Bay, California. The area is a designated sea otter “nursery zone,” where people strolling the waterfront are asked to keep quiet while they watch mothers with their pups. We were passing through on a vacation and enjoyed watching their endless antics, including those of “teenage” youngsters still trying to nurse and their reluctant mothers rolling in the water repeatedly to discourage them.
—Leslie Nuttman, Washington | Featured in the Summer 2024 issue
A collage of images including a brown bear, emu, black bear, goat, iguana, cow and tiger
Clockwise from top left: Jackie the bear; Sparkie the emu; Sammi the black bear enjoying a pumpkin treat; Serenity the tiger splashes around; Chetana the cow; the sanctuary’s two iguanas, Chia and Illini; and SpongeBob the goat peers into the camera for a close-up.
—Black Beauty Ranch, Murchison, Texas
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Jackie, Serenity and Sammi: Christi Gilbreth/The HSUS; Chetana: Ashley Orr/The HSUS; Spongebob, Chia and Sparkie: Jennifer McAnally/The HSUS | Featured in the Spring 2024 issue
Charlie the dog wearing his coat and hat in the snow.
I’ve had Charlie since he was a puppy and he’s been my rock throughout my 20s and 30s. Last year, I went through a breakup. I was depressed and spent a lot of time inside. To motivate myself to get out more, I created an Instagram for Charlie where I could document our adventures. Through Charlie, I’ve met other dog lovers in my area and found dog-friendly businesses to explore. It’s snowballed into this awesome community of animal lovers.
—Elizabeth Sarber, Maryland | Featured in the Winter 2024 issue

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