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Sammie

This is Sammie, a 10-year-old Shih Tzu who clearly loves to pose for the camera like the little diva she is.

— Julianna

Gracie
Gracie

Mini and Homer

My name is Mini (top) and I had a very good holiday season along with my brother Homer. I guess we are spoiled!

— Gwen Jamieson

Tiger Buhler

Hi. My name is Tiger Buhler. I am a three-year-old Bengal cat who loves climbing up to the top of the cupboards. Just trying to figure out what that picture says.

Sammie
Sammie

— Cheryl and James

June

This is my grandpuppy, June. She is a three-year-old Lab/shepherd cross who loves to play in the snow.

— Carol Shewchuk

Gracie

Tiger Buhler
Tiger Buhler

Meet Gracie — a.k.a. Legs — a five-year-old Lynx Siamese. Her favourite winter pastime is relaxing on the heating unit.

— Karen Kisiow

June
June
Homer
Homer
Mini
Mini

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