She didn't! Then what happened?

Chester

Photo by: Johns Pema, Natick, Massachusetts

"Chester has become accustomed to me chasing him around my apartment with my camera. Now he hardly blinks when the flash goes off. He has become quite a ham. When my daughter drops her cat, Smokey, off for a short stay, Chester grudgingly accepts him which results in more photo-ops."

Hooray. Fiesta. Wheeeee.

Budget

Photo by: Denise Foley, Tempe, Arizona

Here is Budget, a three-year-old Yorkie in his Halloween get-up. Even though he hates hats, it was worth the effort for this shot!

I'm rootin' for DA BEARS!

Bernie

Photo by: Iris Gabriel, Beach Park, Illinois

"Sunshine...on my shoulders...makes me smiiiile."

Moses

Photo by: Cindy Hinson, Conroe, Texas

"He is my mother's sweetie pie!"

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

Kim

Photo by: Hana Harman, Lancaster, California

Despite more hair than they expected, the new parents loved their baby just the same.

Desiree

Photo by: Dalene Dilworth, Brecksville, Ohio

OK, don't tell the dog, but you're too pretty for me to eat you.

JoeJoe

Photo by: Betty Bass, Slidell, Louisiana

I want permanent press please, and light on the starch this time, toots.

Zoey

Photo by: Becky Soto, Thousand Oaks, California

This is my cousin Shirley's cat Zoey. She jumped in the dryer after I took out my clothes because it was the warmest place in the house.

Ha. Only a cat would climb into an appliance.

Lucy

Photo by: Cindy Beck, Spokane, Washington

Our 4 month old Golden Retriever, Lucy, climbed up on the dishwasher door when I turned my back for one second. She seemed to like where she was at and did not want to get down (waiting for an extra crumb, probably).

Please...I'm trying to get my beauty sleep!

Chico

Photo by: Jean Malone, Glendora, California

Why dogs have two legs in front and two in back.

Domino and Baillee

Photo by: Stephanie Keen, Gladstone, Missouri

You want to water-ski? I'll drive!

Dusty

Photo by: Tommie Dean Coan, Tallassee, Alabama

Here's another in our series of dogs who drive!

That cheating tart! And with a chihuahua?!? Gimme another one, Frank.

Chico

Photo by: Brenda Logue, Austin, Texas

Says Brenda, "This is our most lovable Chico. Chico came from the Humane Society. He was suppose to be a 35-pound Terrier. Now at 10 years old he is a very friendly and lovable 70-pound member of our family. Obviously he does likes his beer (just kidding!)."

I can't drive 55!

Bernie

Photo by: Betty VanZelderen, Carroll, Iowa

Super Chihuahua!

Elvis

Photo by: Nacheska Gentry-Combs, Southlake, Texas

Seriously, the cat did it.

Norman

Photo by: Joyce Meyers, Chicago, Illinois

Joyce writes: "This picture is of Norman after he destroyed a feather pillow while I was working away at the computer. His nickname is Stormin' Norman or when real bad, Norman Bates."

Ma'am, I've inspected your carpet, and I'm happy to declare it fully ferret friendly!

Ringo

Photo by: Dora Lynn, Chicago, Illinois

Cat and mouse

Bait

Photo by: Judi Masters, Ft. Myers, Florida

Judi writes: "My cat's name is "BAIT" Now you probably wonder why name a cat like that. My husband and I live onboard our boat. I wanted a cat and he did not. So when I was actively begging for the cat at the animal shelter in Key Largo Florida, I told him if he let me take her home he could name her. So he bit and said if she doesn't behave onboard she will be bait. He also decided that "BAIT" would be a great choice for a name. There you have it. But, you may also be interested to know that he will never admit that he likes cats. In fact he professes to hate them. But guess who worries most when she can't be found. Cats have a way of endearing themselves to those who don't really want them. He cuddles, talks with, and loves that cat.

Whose idea was it to pose me on sticks?

Lexie

Photo by: Jeannie Hannon, Parsons, Kansas

First Mate

Salty

Photo by: Judy White, Gig Harbor, Washington

Judy writes: "This is Salty. She is our two year old American Eskimo and is our first mate on our Catalina sailboat. As you can see by her smile, she is happy to be boating!!"

Moose?!? Truth in advertising...NOT!

Moose

Photo by: Eric Kraft

C'mon already...there's time for another nine holes!

Maverick

Photo by: Sharon Roussel, Lexington, Texas

All paper and no present?!

Tiger

Photo by: Yvonne Deuell, Houston, Texas

What? So I overate a little during the holidays, big deal!

Toby

Photo by: Donna Sherven, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

"This is Toby, a feline with a real cattitude. He reigns as lord of the home, and we are all there to serve him whenever he's hungry, let him out when he wants, have a lap ready when he wants to nap, and walk around him if he is sitting right in your path. When he's chosen you as the lap of the hour, heaven forbid if you move around and disturb him! This is one of his favorite spots to sit, and a favorite sitting position, and he won't move for nobody, nohow!"

Thanks GOODNESS it's Friday!

William

Photo by: Carol Brim, Flagstaff, Arizona

You Write the Caption!

Magic and Molly

Photo by: Becky Rowan, Redford, Michigan

Becky writes: "Magic and Molly, our two shih tzu's, are looking forward to winter, their favorite season. They love romping around in the snow, although they don't particularly like getting their coats on."

Bathing beauty

Howard

Photo by: Patricia LeMaire, St. Charles, Illinois

"In 15 minutes, I turn over and do the other side!"

Surf City!

Koby

Photo by: Lis Ziss, Cumming, Georgia

Maggie in a baggie

Maggie

Photo by: Cecilia Bracamonte, Sacramento, California

Alternate caption: "Doggie doo goes in the bag, not the doggie!"

Not exactly a page turner

Bo Kitty

Photo by: Dennis Taylor, Clay, New York

Dennis writes: "Bo usually falls asleep after reading only a few chapters in his favorite book."

I look so good on green!

Rusty

Photo by: David Spring, Clinton, Ohio

Pssst! Guess what! Pet Pals photos are back!

Shayden and Marshmallow

Photo by: Billie Grable, Kirkland, Washington

Yes, folks, the photos are back! Although the contest has ended, response was so huge that we will be posting new pet photos daily! So visit the Pet Pals Gallery often to see more of our furry friends, or send in a photo of your own to pets@aarp.org.

Looking for the 2007 Pet Pals Calendar? Click here!

2007 Pet Pals Calendar!

This full-color calendar has been designed to print on regular, letter-sized paper in your inkjet printer. Or you can take the PDF to your local copy place and have it printed there.

Fast Internet Connection
If you have a faster modem (DSL or cable), you'll want to download the calendar as a single file:

• 2007 Pet Pals calendar (1Mb)

Slower Internet Connection
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• Calendar cover
• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Note: the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print calendar pages.

Thanks to all who participated; this is one great calendar! Be sure to share it with friends and family.