This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. After weeks of asking our readers to submit their paw-fect pet pictures, we’ve put together our first — absolutely adorable — roundup.

We received dozens of photos of our neighborhood cats and dogs, so we decided to divide the spotlight to double the celebration. This one’s for the pups. After all, cute animals were what the internet was really made for in the first place.

Editor's note: We had too many submissions to include everyone's photos.

Put your paws up for...

"Our furry crew. From left to right: Ella, Nessie, Blu, Izzy and Isla." | Photo by Emilie B.

"Lilly is a tripod who makes getting around on three legs look easy. We recently moved from Detroit to Charleston, and Lilly couldn't be happier exploring the Lowcountry and soaking up the salt air of the Atlantic Ocean. This sweet-and-spicy gal loves being a lady of leisure, getting tummy rubs, and emotionally manipulating people for treats. She has a permanent spot on Santa's nice list!" | Photo submitted by Meg M.

"Benny has also perfected the art of pulling the most pitiful positions for maximum sympathy... Readers may recognize him as Mr. December on the 2025 Lowcountry Dog Calendar." | Photo by Brianna L.

"2-year-old husky mix Daemon is the kind of dog that's never met a stranger and loves to make new friends. He's 85 lbs of goofball." | Photo by Maddy L.

"This is Rocky. He is a miniature dachshund and is the most handsome boy in a bow tie." | Photo by Rochelle P.

"Here’s Spencer. He has a busy holiday schedule at hospitals, colleges and libraries." | Photo submitted by Michelle H.

"Here are my two French Bulldogs, Gigi and Kozy. I turned around after completing a task on my computer and there they were. Perfect pose." | Photo by David C.

"Hatch (black dog) and Cruise (grey) love living in Charleston and going to the parks. They love to go anywhere we take them!" | Photo by Julie G.

"Our new grand dog is below; his name is Cash and we love him to pieces." | Photo by Cheryl A.

"This is my mixed breed adopted pup, Mason. He is 8 1/2, mostly pittie and husky. He loves to nap, window watch, and pup cups!" | Photo by April S.

"Melody and Harmony were rescued from a ‘no kill shelter’ in Michigan at age 7. They’ve brought so much joy to our lives." | Photo by Patty B.

Congrats on making it this far, you’re clearly an animal lover — and we love that for you. If you're looking for a new furry friend in your life, plenty of pets are in need of a home at Charleston Animal Society.

Coming soon: Charleston's reigning cats.