Ozzy has a lot of swagger, says owner Caroline Cayce of Marietta. It’s hard not to love this little guy with his huge underbite and serious expressions. May 2010 winner.
Walter, born on a farm in Griffin, is an entertainer now that he’s adjusted to the city life, says Kathleen Ness of Buckhead. April 2010 winner.
Marley is the most affectionate tabby, boasts Jessica Blount of Buckhead. He loves watching the world go by from his window on Peachtree. March 2010 winner.
Owner Megan Case says Frei has been the perfect pooch since the day she adopted him from Atlanta Pet Rescue a little over four years ago. February 2010 winner.
Polly Dactyl has a blue right eye, a gold left eye, and many toes—eight on her left front paw and seven on her right—and Jo Ann Bowdoin-Aynsley loves her for it. January 2010 winner.
Trisha Purvis never would have thought that she could get so much enjoyment from a lizard. Mayson, her bearded dragon, is exciting to watch and has a wonderful personality. December 2009 winner.
Owner Michelle Gilzenrat of Athens calls Zorra the most beautiful dog that she has ever met, inside and out. November 2009 winner.
Angela Parks of Atlanta describes Kit-T-Kat as playful and curious and notes that this kitty likes to sit in the sink to keep people company while they shower. October 2009 winner.
Owner Kory Pryor of Buckhead describes L.J. as a white, deaf canine Buddha. But this dog is not all Zen; he’s got swagger and loads of charisma, as Pryor notes. September 2009 winner.
Casper, only hours old in this picture, rubs noses with his affectionate mother, Dottie. Barbara Neiderhiser says the two are still as affectionate as the day Casper was born. August 2009 winner.
After accompanying Jay York on a journey from the mountains of West Virginia to a cozy, cardboard box in metro Atlanta, Hobart turned out to be one of the sweetest dogs in the world. July 2009 winner.
Abandoned at three weeks, Lola was nursed back to health with loving care and a baby bottle by Georgia Parnell. This exotic cat is now a fearless adventurer. June 2009 winner.
Sadie Mae is a loving feline, has a terrific personality, and, above all, is beautiful, asserts Denise Alvarado-Wirtz. May 2009 winner.
This little hermit crab, Alex, spends his day exploring and dragging his favorite food, Goldfish crackers, into his coconut hut says Ross Gibson. May 2009 winner.
Olive arrived on the Jennifer Turpin’s front steps by way of Cobb Country Animal Control. This unique pooch will always have a special place in Jennifer’s family. May 2009 winner.