We dachshunds have to be creative to be taller!

Charlee

Photo by: Sherry Monje, Venture, California

"Our 5 1/2 month old wirehaired dachshund Charlee not only loves playing in the garden but he also enjoys having his picture taken!"

Got a fun Fido pic? Or a cool cat snapshot? Our contest has ended, but you can still submit photos for possible inclusion in our daily pet photos gallery. Send photos to us at pets@aarp.org. Click here for rules and guidelines.

I like my caffeine cold, with bubbles!

Sassy

Photo by: Joan Pierce, Richmond Virginia

You're SO NOT coming into my clean kitchen after your nap!

Bailey

Photo by: Gladys & David Onsted, Sebring, Florida

"We live in Florida and when we brought plants and such inside due to impending hurricane this large topiary was brought in and Bailey decided she loved it. spent her days sleeping in the pot and then shedding dirt all over the house. She has her own blanket and lots of beds and furniture but the dirt in that pot was better for some reason."

Every party needs a pooper...or two!

Bocelli the black pug and Ravioli the Italian Greyhound

Photo by: Denny Chipollini, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

Warm afghan, cool cats!

Paris and Beijing

Photo by: Carla Podzius, Stony Brook, New York

I can't go unless I have some privacy!

Buster

Photo by: Rich Ruocco, Hixson, Tennessee

Oh, you think it's funny now but I will have my revenge. In your shoes.

Cass

Photo by: Dennis Olsen, Springfield, Missouri

"This is Cass, a nine-year-old Weimeraner. He is the smartest dog that I have had, and I have had quite a few. In this picture he is waiting for an OK. He will flip the marshmallow in the air and then catch it. He loves them."

Who wants a milk mustache when you can have a SNOW-stache!?!

Dune

Photo by: Cherrie Brunner, Central New York

Yeah, she's cute and all but I'm tired of getting oats in the bed.

Mandy

Photo by: Nancy Bickford, Lexington, Kentucky

See Mom, I brushed my teeth and my tongue too!

Haylei

Photo by: Greg Adkins, Matewan, West Virginia

Lions, and tigers, and puppies ... oh my!

Lucy & Eythl

Photo by: Sandra Hyk, Fernwood, Idaho

Not only is he my twin, he's also my best friend!

Cheezie

Photo by: Linda Dorman, Soldotna, Alaska

"My grandson was calling the cat yellow and cheese because of the coloring. So the cat ended up with the name 'Cheezie.'"

I'm ready for the snow now.

Precious

Photo by: Dave and Tammy Everett, Phoenix, Arizona

"Four-month-old Precious after her bath. Although not fond of the bath, the attention after is fun for all."

Ebony and ivory...

Pepe and Holly

Photo by: Doreen Haskell, Milford, New Hampshire

"My two 'kids' -- Holly is a white schnauzer and Pepe is a yorkie poo. They love paying together with their toys."

Happy Valentine's Day from the Pet Pals!

CoCo

Photo by: Jane O'Brien, Blairsville, Georgia

"CoCo is a tiny 15 month old Pom/Poodle mix and is an active Therapy Dog at a local nursing home."

Twelve feet of snow? Who cares! We're the popsicle pups!

Shaiming and Petey

Photo by: Gloria Usrey, Davenport, Florida

"This is Shaiming, a 1 year old Shih Tzu, and her best friend, Petey, a 3 year old Sheltie, sharing an orange popsicle on a hot day!"

A loving tribute to his angel

Shadow and Goofy

Photo by: Fr David Fronek, Wakefield, VA

"Shadow went to be with the angels last month after a very short lymphoma cancer illness. He was a great companion. Here is also a link to a memorial slide show ... to the Angel God Sent ME." (Windows Media file).

BFF: Best Friends Forever!

Weaver and Sonny

Photo by: Ron Hamann, Meridian, Idaho

"Our neighbor's cat, Sonny, always comes over to spend time with our dog. When we are gone Sonny will enter our house through the dog door and keep him company until we return."

A-tisket a-tasket, a cute pug in a basket!

Belle

Photo by: Susan Friel-Williams, Cape Coral, FL

"Belle, our black pug puppy, was waiting for her first bath and we stuck her in a basket with the rest of her litter as we gave them each the full beauty treatment. Belle was the last puppy and watched curiously as each went before. Oh, and she 'loved' it. :)"

Yummm, that's good nose.

Scout

Photo by: Suk Han Warf, Jacksonville, Florida

"This is her frog impersonation. Scout is a pound puppy adopted in September. She keeps us entertained daily."

Want to submit a photo of your pet for possible inclusion in the gallery? Email us at pets@aarp.org.

Pet polls are back!

Back by popular demand, it's the Pet Pals poll! We've picked a selection of the great photos that appeared in January, now we want to you to vote for your favorite.

Be sure to check out the large versions of the photos, then come back and vote. Voting ends February 14th, 8AM ET. The winner will appear in the next issue of the AARP Webletter.

We're ready for our closeup, Mr. DeMille!

Zoe and Emma

Photo by: Sherry Rich, Wilmington, North Carolina

I'm listening...how was your day?

Max

Photo by: Susan Shearer, Marietta, Ohio

"Max is my seven month old Airedale and just oozes with personality! He can carry on a conversation better than some adults."

Mommy, what about me?

Lucy

Photo by: Jean Nobbe, Olathe, Kansas

"This is a picture of Lucy, a miniature Dachsund puppy. One of my co-workers brought her to the office for the day, and when Lucy's human mom stepped out for a few minutes, Lucy was sure she was never coming back."

The autographs, the flashbulbs. Sigh. No one understands just how difficult it is to be this cute!

Dixie Cat

Photo by: Lorianne Neal-Epperson, Omaha, Nebraska

Dixie is "...named so because she was given to me by my niece and nephew in Tuscaloosa, Alabama," says Lorianne. "While this photo was taken when she was a sweet young thing, she is now an active mouser and avid horse chaser on the family farm five years later."

A golden glow...

Wrangler

Photo by: Joyce Hubler, Desert Hills, Arizona

"Wrangler came to me through Rescue A Golden of Arizona. Wrangler's owner had recently gotten married and his wife did not like dogs. The new wife was going to have Wrangler euthanized that day and the husband called Rescue begging us to take him. Wrangler came to me as a foster dog and I had no intention of adopting him. Within an hour he had stolen my heart and became my Best Friend. He is so smart and so willing to please. With just a few agility lessons under our belt, Wrangler received his AKC Agility Title. He is the best dog in the world."

Channeling my tiger roots

Rusters

Photo by: Joyce Hubler, Desert Hills, Arizona

Good things come in small packages, part 2

Keno

Photo by: Milton Holzman, Tamarac, Florida

Ooooh, yeah, that's the spot!

Sneezy

Photo by: Denise Fletcher, Madison, Wisconsin

"Sneezy belongs in AARP, he is 15 human years, which makes him 70 years old. He is the love of my life and best buddy."

I don't do mornings.

Buster

Photo by: Kim Ludwig, Grand Island, NY

"Buster is a 10-year-old English Cocker Spaniel. He is an awesome hunting dog and family pet. He has earned his title of field champion. He also loves to pose for photos--probably because he knows that when we are finished, he will be getting a treat and lots of hugs!"

Now if only Mickey could learn to put the toys away...

Mickey

Photo by: Joyce Ellis, Arlington, Texas

"As you can see, Mickey loves to crawl into cozy places, specially boxes that don't seem to be big enough. This box is used for our dog's toys so you can imagine the fun that was had after this photo was taken."

Good things come in small packages!

Mia

Photo by: Justine Miller, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Umm, I think I need a blow dry to go with that shampoo...

Chu Chu

Photo by: Rickie Byrne, Evansville, Indiana

My future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!

Maxine

Photo by: Clarice Butterworth, Toms River, New Jersey

Clarice writes: "When Maxine isn't playing the role of 'wealthy heiress', she's a Therapy Dog, who visits cancer patients at our local hospital every week. Maxine was rescued by the Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue in Pa., and adopted by me in 2002."