Amanda Crowley of Arnold said her family’s dog, Kojak, a Colombian fino hound, livens up their home.

Tami Jansen of Festus says her 2-year-old dachshund, Phoebe, is a lively pet.

Oreo, a 21-pound cat, likely is a Maine Coon, the largest domesticated cat breed, said his owner, Samantha Roberson of Festus.

Lucky is one quirky pet, owner Molly LePage of De Soto said of her 5-year-old dog, apparently a mixed breed.

Freckles, a Brittany spaniel, may be hard to see sitting in the snow and leaves in this December 2015 photo, but it brings back good memories …

Max, a mixed-breed rescue dog, takes it in stride when his owners have a little fun with him, like making him wear this green cowboy hat, owne…