Edie Hillis, 76, of Arnold took this picture in 2020 of her grandson, Jake Hillis, and his pit bull, Karly. “Snuggle buddies on a cold night in Michigan,” Edie said of the photo.
Edie Hillis, 76, of Arnold took this picture of her grandson, Daniel Hillis, 3; her tortoise, Odee, 4; and her black labrador, Max, 12. “Max keeps a watchful eye on these two troublemakers,” Edie said.
Shawn Brewer, 58, of Festus sent a picture from June last year of Kelly, his 2-year-old dog. “This is the sweetest and goofiest dog around,” Shawn said. “She is loved by everyone who meets her. She is also a protector of our grandkids.”
Ellen Boyer, 63, of Herculaneum sent a picture from August 2021 of her daughter’s then 4-year-old chihuahua and dachshund mix, Pilot. “Pilot is very proper, photogenic and smiles for the camera,” Ellen said.
Edie Hillis, 76, of Arnold took this picture earlier this year of her 4-year-old tortoise, Odee.
Edie Hillis, 76, of Arnold took this picture in 2020 of her grandson, Will Detter, and 7-year-old Daisy. This photo shows “the love between a boy and his dog,” Edie said.
Georgia Johnson, 52, of Arnold sent a picture of her 10-month-old miniature dachshund, Piper. “She’s our new puppy, and she’s so smart!” Georgia said.
Roxie Lane, 73, of De Soto sent a picture of 2-month-old Cooper and River playing in the pool last month in Hillsboro.
Kim Pettit of De Soto sent a picture of herself with her dog.
Sharon Scott of Festus sent a picture of Awesome, her 7-year-old Australian shepherd. “He does everything with us – fishing, boating, camping, gold prospecting, gardening,” Sharon said. “Very good protector; very good at herding our grandchildren. Just a great all-round outdoor or indoor friend.”
Jeffrey Spraul, 60, sent a picture his wife, Jennifer Spraul, took last month of their dog, Cooper. According to Jeffrey, Cooper is “enjoying a nice afternoon in the fresh mowed grass,” in this photo.
Joyce Spurgin, 83, of Pacific took this picture a few months ago of Leroy, her 2-year-old yellow tabby. “He decided to turn the bathroom sink into his cat bed,” Joyce said. “When he is in the sink, he is always on alert, looking down the hallway, just to keep tabs on everyone in the home.”
Joyce Spurgin, 83, of Pacific took this picture a few months ago of Leroy, her 2-year-old yellow tabby. “He decided to turn the bathroom sink into his cat bed,” Joyce said. “When he is in the sink, he is always on alert, looking down the hallway, just to keep tabs on everyone in the home.”
Sheila Stuthers, 63, of Imperial took a picture last month of Pickles, her 1-year-old cat. “Pickles has so much character,” Sheila said. “He’s very smart and intelligent.”
Sheila Stuthers, 63, of Imperial took a picture last month of Pickles, her 1-year-old cat. “Pickles has so much character,” Sheila said. “He’s very smart and intelligent.”
Dawn Tucker, 58, of Hillsboro took this picture of then 4-year-old Lucy, a yellow lab, in November 2022. “Lucy has such a personality and she doesn't like everyone, but I can do anything to her and in this photo I am sure you can see that she isn't happy with me at all.”
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