They put up with us being at home during quarantine, comfort us when we’re down, and always know how to bring a smile to our faces during ruff times. That’s right –– today, we’re talking pets. 🐶

Over the past couple of years, we’ve loved getting to know you and the furbabies many of you parent, via tagged photos (using #LALtoday) of your pups + kittens you’ve shared, getting op-purr-tunities to celebrate national pet days together (over + over again), and when you just say hello.

And while this may be “fluffier” news, in honor of National All-American Pet Photo Day (Sat., July 11), we thought it was high time we threw them a bone + shouted out some of furry faces that make our community that much brighter.

P.S. If you’re looking to adopt a new family member, or “not really looking,” SPCA Florida (5850 Brannen Rd. S.), Polk County Animal Control (7115 Decastro Rd., Winter Haven), and the Humane Society of Polk County (3195 Dundee Rd., Winter Haven) are hosting a Tri-MEGA Adoption Event on July 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at each location. Pet adoptions are $20 + the organizations ask that you wear a mask + practice social distancing.

Submit your pet pics

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Dogs

Ace

Photo via @emilee_hill
Lola

Photo via @emilee_hill
Eden

Photo via @_jenna_mack

Miles

Photo via @alysahansen_
Riley

Photo via @amandachristenecal

Larry + Hazel

Photo via @andethehairslayer
Betty

Photo via @angblom97
Lucy

Photo via @billiskates
Pegasus, Cerberus + Negro

Photo via @carlycashman3

Ellie

Photo via @carson_burke

Russel

Photo via @casiemicala
Bismarck

Photo via @chloemolick
Bella

Photo via @cmsofamericainc
Sadie

Photo via @eilenehz
Milton

Photo via @gsp.milton
Harry + Annie

Photo via @hannahkboles

Calypsos

Photo via @happysplacefarm

Monty

Photo via @jax_benitez
Copper

Photo via @kafxoxo
Sage

Photo via @kaleighmalickk
Ollie

Photo via @kalli_hughes
Sage

Photo via @kvley
Brody

Photo via @leabee863
Callie Love + Reese

Photo via @leahmarie413
Tori

Photo via @logan_caroll24
Pippin + Theo

Photo via @mason_rockett
Jackson

Photo via @mega_bop
Holly

Photo via @melodyfutch2
Barkley

Photo via @mepresson
Benji

Photo via @mruales
Gus

Photo via @nick_chaffer
Chewy

Photo via @rachelhjacob
Mia

Photo via @senso_tiv

Nova

Photo via @steveallen95
Martin

Photo via @swancityupscycle
Toby

Photo via @tara_kole

Autumn Pumpkin Taylor

Photo via Ashleigh Taylor

Ollie

Photo via Bill Madden
Stanley Yelnats

Photo via Bill Madden

Buba + Sargent

Photo via Bonnie Ruthless

Pebbles

Photo via Bre De Jesus

Bella

Photo via Cathy
Pepper

Photo via ksgjam
Fritz

Photo via Enid Kapolka
Guzi

Photo via Enid Kapolka
Jamie

Photo via Enid Kapolka
Sammie

Photo via Jeanie Croes
Snickers

Photo via Lynn Cook

Maisy

Photo via Margie D.

Photo via Gary M.
Sophie

Photo via Holley

Pesci

Photo via Mark and Patti Donaldson
Pierre

Photo via Sara McKinley

Mollie + Meka

Photo via Samantha A.

Rosie

Photo via Sandy
Remy + Cayman

Photo via Sara McKinley

Photo via Kathy S.

Artie

Photo via Willian V.

Slim the Bulldog

Photo via Laurie A.
Sorona Lime

Photo via Sophia Vallejo

Ollie

Photo via Margie D.

Cats

Chach + Skipper

Photo via Jane M.

Bailey

Photo via @aubreyyfaithh
Barry Allen

Photo via @candacemgross
Tootsie + Munchkin

Photo via @christinemilthaler
Rasputin

Photo via @fairfaxandhoward
Kevin

Photo via @hannah_gard22

Samson

Photo via @Alisa J
Castiel + Fergus

Photo via @lyndseygrey
Noel

Photo via @madisonbrawner
Lou + Percy

Photo via @mrsrachmiller

Jameson

Photo via Stephanie G.

Ernie

Photo via @marybethr44

Cupid

Charles & Gina T.
Bolt

Photo via @busybolt
Patches

Photo via @crabbwoman
Meadow

Photo via @rikkielisabeth
Fern

Photo via @joydflick

Gertrude, Petra + Rosie

Photo via John M.
Gertrude, Petra + Rosie

Photo via @merrybeary85
Hops

Photo via @donna.mypets

Inki

Photo via @danielcheslo
Lexi

Photo via Kaitlyn Marcum
Koda

Photo via @merrybeary85
Kenny

Photo via @jonathandiaz24
Luka

Photo via @dianamguev
Maverick

Photo via @broookemyers
Micah

Photo via @gray_scale_pianist

Newt

Photo via @krazykombucha

Spyro

Photo via @micheylittlepumpkin

Soup

Photo via @jurboii
Buddy

Photo via Rex Fermier
Pumpkin

Photo via @gretchenceranic
Patches

Photo via @gabrielle_art