They’re a big part of our life, so it’s only logical that they take part in our holiday cheer. Every year readers submit photos of their pets celebrating the season, so we’ve compiled all of them for you.
(From left) Daisy Mae, Koda (dog), Khemo Khesha+/, Lauren Bates, Elekhtric Toi DRA, all owned by Lauren Bates. Photo Courtesy of Sherry Bates
Abigail Savannah Keating, owned by Cynthia Brewster-Keating. Photo Courtesy of Cynthia Brewster-Keating
Chippy, Violet, Rosie, Gina and Peek a Boo with Alexa Anastasio. Photo Courtesy of Ann Anastasio
Gibbs (horse) and Maple (beagle), owned by Annie Patterson. Photo Courtesy of Annie Patterson
Aspen Mickelson and Ariel. Photo Courtesy of Sue Mickelson
The aftermath of Aspen Mickelson and Ariel’s photoshoot. Photo Courtesy of Sue Mickelson
Bernie, owned by Rachelle Barstow. Photo Courtesy of Rachelle Barstow
Bert and & Ernie (Jack Russells) and Quito, owned by Brenda Tananbaum. Leslie Newing Photo
Brody (chestnut) and Max (gray). Photo Courtesy of Catherine Swinson
Investment Art with Kendyll Taylor (4), Lexi Wisniewski (5), Riley Wisniewski (7) and Jordyn Taylor (9). Photo Courtesy of Cindy Davis
Clark Gable, owned by Mary Mulcahy. Photo Courtesy of Mary Mulcahy
Franklin Square, owned by Veronica Finkelstein. Niamh O’Connell/Hoof Woof Images Photo
Emma Hattemer and Little Paddocks Amadeus. Photo Courtesy of Elissa Hattemer
Gulfstream, owned by Susan Kelly. Photo Courtesy of Susan Kelly
Harlow, owned by Brooke and TJ Schneider. Photo Courtesy of Brooke Schneider
Holiday High, owned by Jill Spencer. Maddie Delgado-Carlsen Photo
Brooks Robinson and Curry. Photo Courtesy of Sherry Lukens
Millie, owned by Katie Petronelli. Photo Courtesy of Jessica Adler
Ciaran, owned by Joscyln Pearson. Neighland/Lynlee Dutton Photo
Kitty (horse) and Bella (dog), owned by Amy Perlow. Photo Courtesy of Amy Perlow
Dontpokethecobra, aka Chaz, owned by DeeDee Hutcherson. Photo Courtesy of DeeDee Hutcherson
Arlo, owned by Louisa McGarty. Photo Courtesy of Louisa McGarty
Leeza (pony), Tater Tot (mini), Ace (dog) with Jake Jones. Photo Courtesy of Em Jones
Mavis (dog, fostered by Jill Alchorn) and Colin (horse, owned by Jill Alchorn). Photo Courtesy of Jill Alchorn
Air Force One (horse) and Mini Cooper (mini), owned by Kama Godek. Photo Courtesy of Kama Godek
Corrina, Cutty, Myrlie, owned by Kathy Pinera. Photo Courtesy of Kathy Pinera
Kleary’s M&M and breeder/owner Lucinda A. Romero. Photo Courtesy of Karen E. Young
Lazy J Silver Bail, owned by Emma Monroe. Photo Courtesy of Jessica Monroe
Lionel (donkey) and Maynard, owned by Trish Madonia. Photo Courtesy of Trish Madonia
Lucky Charms and friends. Photo Courtesy of Christina Moutray
Poco (left) and Pyro, owned by Lynn Witmer. Photo Courtesy of Lynn Witmer
Dakota (left) and Sweetie, owned by Maddie Delgado-Carlsen. Photo Courtesy of Maddie Delgado-Carlsen
(From left) Bart, Maggie Cowling, Peanut (dog), Vanna, and Lillie (mini horse), owned by Maggie Cowling. Photo Courtesy of Baylee Pitts
Molly (pony) and Fiona, owned by Mary Bacon. Photo Courtesy of Mary Bacon
Momma Squirrel. Photo Courtesy of Allison Howell
Ryder and Corduroy, owned by Nicole Dumas. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Dumas
(from left) Gypsy Time Traveler with J.R. Lattimer and Gigi (owned by Patty Davis) with Hannah Kray. Photo Courtesy of Barbara Kray
Peggy Kline and The Graduate. Photo Courtesy of Treena Hall
Pounce, owned by Allison Howell. Photo Courtesy of Allison Howell
Puck, owned by Juliana Jacquemin. Photo Courtesy of Juliana Jacquemin
Rêverie de Darco, owned by Amy Nelson. Victoria DeMore Photography Photo
Rip, owned by Jayne Sonntag. Photo Courtesy of Jayne Sonntag
Maggie, owned by Veronica Finkelstein. Photo Courtesy of Veronica Finkelstein
Pasha Nariya, aka Scooter, owned by Emley Ditamore. Photo Courtesy of Beth Fisher
Severn Savannah, owned by JudithAnn Hartman. Photo Courtesy of JudithAnn Hartman
Sweet Coraline, owned by Sharon Hirsch. Photo Courtesy of Sharon Hirsch
Sophie, owned by Julie Griffen. Photo Courtesy of Ashten Sfarnas
Spock, cared for by Mary Cookingham. Photo Courtesy of Alexis d’Auria
Bling (dog) and Patsy (cow), owned by Amber Viera. Photo Courtesy of Tanya Poepsel
Stella, owned by Tricia Costa. Photo Courtesy of Tricia Costa
Nicolas Velasco and Ty. Photo Courtesy of Shannon Velasco
Wizard, owned by Victoria Wymer, leased/loved by Elizabeth Rouse. Neighland/ Lynlee Dutton Photo
Farnley Chorus Girl, aka Bella, owned by Yvonne Bright. Photo Courtesy of Yvonne Bright