Audrey Ellis, a Leader intern this summer, said her two dogs have contrasting personalities. She and her dogs are from the Des Moines area.
Rubble, a 1½-year-old cavapoo, gets his name from a cartoon show, said owner Casey Green of Crystal City.
Karen Kunzelmann of High Ridge submitted this photo taken in April showing her dogs Dolly and Mia at a familiar spot in the house.
Scout’s looks can make her difficult to locate like in this photo in her toy basket, said owner Cindy Foster of Arnold.
Winston wore this Girl Scout beret long enough for his owner, Mary Antonacci of House Springs, to snap a photo. He is a 5-year-old schnauzer.
Russell Korando, Leader sports editor, recently took this photo of Ranger, at left, and Lakota, right. Ranger, 5, a husky mix and Lakota, 3, a…
Jeffrey Spraul of Festus describes Cooper, a 7-year-old Boston terrier, as affectionate, but more so to his wife, Jennifer.
Kelly Shrum of Cedar Hill submitted a photo of her dog, Rosie, giving her a look as she waits for a treat.
Autumn, a 1-year-old mixed breed, will not be silenced, said owner Amber Simms of Imperial.