Meet your match at new Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

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Dog is having a ball at Gloucester Point Beach

Posted by Kimberly Laska, Community Contributor

Heritage Humane Society was invited to spend a beautiful evening at Christmas Town by Busch Gardens this year. What a treat for this hardworking team! Special thanks to Busch Gardens for making this wish happen!

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Lucy starts each day with a little Squirrel TV.

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Frisbee is much more fun in the snow!

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Flower is in the truck ready to go to "work".. But I am her "driver"....As you can see by the expression on her face - she is ready to go !

Posted by ROGER BULLIS, Community Contributor

Neighbors Dog Cooper showed up for his Christmas present and is taking it back home to Mom & Dad.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Yellow Daisy and black Olive enjoy a morning walk on the marsh in Hayes.

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Upgraded our pet toy selection to hi-tech. Mietze, our SPACA-adopted cat, is scanning her choices.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black Olive and yellow Daisy, two Labrador retrievers, rest on their back porch after a walk.

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Give Me A Wrinkle Minute....

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Salem the cat cat caught a rat and he wanted to bring it inside and I told him not too. So I just pushed him outside. The Rat was dead this time. His last Rat that he brought inside played dead and bit the crap out of my pinky finger.

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Doodles Archie and Barkley enjoy a pre-spring afternoon among the daffodils.

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Kitty Hawk Beach with Marley

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Yorktown Windmill - Marley the English Setter

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Two Labrador Retrievers sit on a dock in Hayes as the fog lifts from the Severn River at sunrise.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Two dogs take a break from their walk on Duke of Gloucester Street (DoG St) in Colonial Williamsburg.

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Sunrise Wednesday morning in front of Anderson's Corner Animal Hospital looking across Route 60 towards White Hall.

Posted by Sharon Southard, Community Contributor

Our neighbors waiting for us to come out so we can pet them...so cute!

Posted by hymesc, Community Contributor

Marley by the Yorktown Windmill

Posted by Kimberly Laska, Community Contributor

Old Point National Bank staff members present a check to Kimberly Laska, executive director of Heritage Humane Society, as a Silver Sponsor for the 2016 Christmas Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 10 at Bruton Parish Hall from 9 - 3 p.m

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our border collie pup trying to play with his dad's ball. Give him a few more weeks, and he'll move it.

Posted by M M, Community Contributor

Wow!! This feline has been around my son's door steps for 22 years and is still doing fairly well as an outdoor cat. She likes her freedom , roams and comes for food.. Was pleased to see her again this year. (8/8/)

Posted by JIM GULLO, Community Contributor

Lucky rests up after a cool swim at lake in Plattsburg NY. Owner Becky Gullo of Williamsburg knows dogs, just like people, like to take road trips and explore new areas.

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My dog at the sunset, after a run to Lion's Bridge.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black lab Olive enjoys the salty smell of the Severn River at low tide in Hayes.

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Abby 3-year old Golden Retriever shakes it off

Posted by Sandra Deans, Community Contributor

It was refreshing to see this bird and horse interacting with each other.

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HEELP SUPPORT HERITAGE HUMANE SOCIETY WITH DONATIONS. BRING TO NEW TOWN DENTAL ARTS. www.newtowndentalarts.net

Posted by Dorothy Bryant, Community Contributor

3 cats relaxing together

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Puppy wants to play but has to wait for Mom & Dad to finish the paper

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Yellow Daisy and black Olive wear their shamrock bandanas as they pose in front of the marshes of the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by dzach1, Community Contributor

Our sweet lab Marshall "Dylan" swimming today at the Waterman's Beach in Yorktown.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Two labs take a nap on a golf cart in Hayes.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our litter of puppies playing with their dad, Dexter.

Posted by Kathy Hymes, Community Contributor

Good morning nudge from Marley to turtle

Posted by H Menke, Community Contributor

Our Norwegian Forest Cat picked this spot because she was hot

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black Olive and yellow Daisy check out the fog on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Henry, a golden retriever, enjoys a sunset cruise on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Sandra Deans, Community Contributor

Photo taken in Newport News.

Posted by Mike Angelo, Community Contributor

Waiting for Santa

Posted by Dorothy Bryant, Community Contributor

Friends walking on the trail

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MS. Roxanne enjoying a day with her dad

Posted by Catherine Reid, Community Contributor

My dog Ripley and cat Sasquatch love to lounge together in the sun.

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

My dog, Marley got an unexpected treat for Thanksgiving, today. He got a bone from our deer meat. He will be chewing on this until Christmas.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower with a big smile after volunteering with helping the student's read !

Posted by John Hudgins, Community Contributor

It's thirty second anniversary today and Noodles, our cat, tried to share it with us!

Posted by nancynoeltalcott, Community Contributor

Watch Cat

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Our sweet little dog ( Beautiful) showing her patriotism. It's good to be born American, even for dogs.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

A morning walk with sunshine was a welcome change after all the recent rain. Yellow Lab Daisy and black Lab Olive live on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Joyce Ponton, Community Contributor

'Kobe' taking a break to listen. Home in Suffolk, Va.

Posted by LISA THOMAS, Community Contributor

Blue Rooster sculpture atop National Gallery in Washington DC.

Posted by Betty Burton, Community Contributor

Dog is having a ball at Gloucester Point Beach

Posted by birkholzc, Community Contributor

Toby (a toy poodle) keeping an eye on a pesky squirrel.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Two Labs looking at their reflections as the sun goes down in Hayes.

Posted by melaniepaul100, Community Contributor

My dog Lothair who is deaf looking at the Christmas tree ornaments.

Posted by birkholzc, Community Contributor

Toy poodles enjoying the sun on a chair cushion.

Posted by H Menke, Community Contributor

Our Norwegian Forest Cat accepted the offer of a BIG Bowl with fresh drinking water and even drank from it. Feline Fun "Fotography"

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Beaumont enjoying the sunset on the James River.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Two dogs pause along the marsh on a cloudy, muggy morning in Hayes.

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

My daughter brought her new puppy to visit for the holidays. My Maltese, Marley eagerly made friends with Roxy.

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People come to Williamsburg to see these horses

Posted by H Menke, Community Contributor

DP Paper- loving Cat "Mietze" and Speedy Pincher "Blitzie" joined the stuffed stuff for a nap.

Posted by H Menke, Community Contributor

Our cat "Mietze" is screening our backyard after some birds flew by and roused her interest. My taking pictures of her could not distract her "visual hunt"

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black lab Olive watches early morning activity on Butler Creek off the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Fun in the snow with his basketball

Posted by Jimbo, Community Contributor

Archie, of Kingsmill fame, enjoys the NO VA snow.

Posted by lisasdevore, Community Contributor

Ruger just being a silly GSD!

Posted by Cindy Lee, Community Contributor

One year old Finn couldnt get enough snow playtime!

Posted by birkholzc, Community Contributor

Toy poodle named Allie taking a break in her favorite resting place.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black lab Olive enjoys the salty smell in the air at low tide on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by photofun, Community Contributor

Sammy cat enjoying the sunshine along with a bug on the window screen.

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Locksley, having fun at the Fox Hill Pumpkin Patch in Hampton

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Deacon Francis Roettinger provided individual blessings to the dogs, cats, and guinea pigs to commemorate the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the environment, and Italy.

Posted by Betty Burton, Community Contributor

Dog is getting her exercise by chasing a ball at Gloucester Point Beach

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black Olive and yellow Daisy rest on their porch in Hayes.

Posted by Kathy Hymes, Community Contributor

Marley smells a turtle

Posted by Kimberly Laska, Community Contributor

This family visited Heritage Humane Society on Christmas Eve with donations & these girls donated their allowance money. The spirit of giving starts at a wonderful (young) age here in our incredible community!.

Posted by Betty Ferrell, Community Contributor

Ready set go where are the nuts

Posted by Charlie Truitt, Community Contributor

The look I get every time Toby wants a treat!!

Posted by Roushkateers, Community Contributor

This fashionista was a big hit at the Cat Fancier show in Newport News on 3 Feb 2018.

Posted by Ashley Barker, Community Contributor

Wildlife caught on camera

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower - in her holiday garb and ready to participate !

Posted by photofun, Community Contributor

Chip the cat had a long day of playing with the dog. Now he needs a rest.

Posted by John Hudgins, Community Contributor

Noodles, our cat, on the 4th of July

Posted by Charlie Truitt, Community Contributor

Toby, our young Havanese, playing in the leaves in Hidenwood. He loves a leaf pile!

Posted by Susan Grainger, Community Contributor

Community contributor karenlucas642 shared this photo of Lollypop the pooch.

Posted by halldom, Community Contributor

She's been loose since the summer. Sightings at Camp Pipsico, Eastover Retreat Center & now Southwark Hunt Club. AC has tried for months but unable to catch her. I'm sure there is a family missing this sweet baby girl.

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

My dog, Marley just wants a good nap for Christmas. I have a feeling that he will forget about napping when he tears open his many treats from Santa.

Posted by anichols2, Community Contributor

Caleb Nichols holds a baby goat at the Hampton Pet Expo on Saturday, Feb 18th, 2017.

Posted by jernheather, Community Contributor

Saw this caterpillar at Belmont Pumpkin Farm in Mathews county

Posted by kjkomornik, Community Contributor

Sophie our Chocolate Lab, loves to take neighborhood walks and often thoughtfully ponders the beauty of our city.

Posted by parentcare133, Community Contributor

Buying The Right Equipment For Your Dog

Posted by desireelynn0310, Community Contributor

12 week old puppy very under weight (9lbs) cherry eye,umbilical hernia.If anyone can donate a crate if anyone knows a good vet that is willing to help We want to get everything she needs at once

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower - dressed in Holiday garments is ready to participate in reading !

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Yellow Daisy and black Olive, two Labrador retrievers, take a rest in front of the King's Arms Tavern.

Posted by melaniepaul100, Community Contributor

My Sheltie Locksley enjoying the daffodils in my Hampton garden

Posted by Ashley Barker, Community Contributor

Happy Kitty at Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary

Posted by Dorothy Bryant, Community Contributor

Clyde helps with the laundry

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our little border collie Henley posing for the camera. Such a good girl.

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Finn takes a spin in the blizzard

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A few sheep running out of the Tudor Hall Barn at Pamplin Historical Park.

Posted by hymesc, Community Contributor

Curious English Setter

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower listening attentively - to a student read to her. We visited an elementary school and had a wonderful time reading with the students. (ALL required permission slips signed and documented with school)

Posted by RALPH THOMAS, Community Contributor

Socializing in Merchant Square with all the visitors to Colonial Williamsburg!

Posted by dzach1, Community Contributor

Our sweet lab Marshall "Dylan" swimming today at the Watermen's Beach in Yorktown. Photo taken by Janice Zacharias

Posted by Thomas Hodge, Community Contributor

Kiddy, my cat, is bird watching from my bedroom window.

Posted by johnrothnie, Community Contributor

Hickory Neck Church celebrated with the Blessing of the Animals. "All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small. All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all."

Posted by melaniepaul100, Community Contributor

Molly, Locksley and Lothair enjoying the Fall leaves.

Posted by Jimbo, Community Contributor

Archie the labradoodle enjoys the fresh, new snow in Kingsmill.

Posted by Sandra Deans, Community Contributor

It was refreshing to see this bird and horse interacting with each other.

Posted by mike.hazlewood, Community Contributor

Gipper enjoying warm sunshine with his new sunglasses

Posted by maleyasam99, Community Contributor

Our sweet dog Eloise posing for a photo

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Max 11 year old Bichon enjoying the day and the smell of Spring Flowers.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Time to roll over and get some love !

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black Olive is ready for St Patrick's Day with her shamrock bandana. She's shown here on her dock in Hayes.

Posted by shelleyp1, Community Contributor

Our agents actively support 24+ causes and have deep connections in our community. Great teamwork and community involvement that is evident at RE/MAX Alliance VB.

Posted by clanger, Community Contributor

Tidewater Orthopaedics CEO Eva Klenner trains dogs for New York based Guiding Eyes For The Blind. Sheena, a black lab puppy, visited some very important people for additional training and fun with Eva !

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

We are so honored to visit a local hospital once a week. This time of year is fun and Flower is dressed up in her Christmas garb, as she volunteers.

Posted by lifewithpigs, Community Contributor

Life with Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary opens in Williamsburg.

Posted by Dorothy Bryant, Community Contributor

Minnie takes a nap

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Siberian Husky's love the flowers too

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our dog Cascade with her best bud Chinook. Napping and keeping each other warm.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

We are honored to visit the children at the elementary school. Flower "at work" making a difference.

Posted by pixel001, Community Contributor

I hear summer coming!

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

My Maltese, Marley made a new Friend for the holidays. He played with my daughter's new puppy, Roxy.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

A lab pauses on a pier as the still waters are bright with the colors of dawn on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

The trek to the mailbox was a walk on white for yellow lab Daisy after the recent snowstorm.

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

I gave this doughnut toy to my daughter's dog, Roxy. This is her favorite toy and she gets really silly with it.

Posted by catreid83, Community Contributor

My Chug Ripley loves to go watch the ducks in Newport News Park,

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

First day to check out my new surroundings. I think I might like it here!

Posted by Shellbak, Community Contributor

Our Cooper loves to chase birds.

Posted by anichols2, Community Contributor

A dock jumping dog entertains a crowd at the Hampton Pet Expo on Saturday, Feb 18th, 2017..

Posted by mphuskey, Community Contributor

"Pork Chop" enjoying his day at the beach!!! By: Penny Huskey

Posted by Janice Zacharias, Community Contributor

After an afternoon swim at Yorktown, Dylan and I were enjoying the beautiful flowers on the waterfront.

Posted by Kimberly Laska, Community Contributor

Little Red is one of the 6 remaining featured cats for The 12 Strays of Christmas promotion going on at Heritage Humane Society. Adoption fees have been waived for these longer residents. Please come meet them today.

Posted by Kathy Hymes, Community Contributor

Good Morning Dragonfly

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New Town Dental Arts and Heritage Humane Society helped raise money in donations for #GivingTuesday where New Town Dental Arts was one of the contributing match donors.

Posted by melaniepaul100, Community Contributor

Locksley, my sheltie picking his pumpkin.

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Our son Casey captured this photo of his dog Dixie meeting her great dane friend Otis (who is from England) for the first time on the Poquoson River

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The two dogs are waiting patiently for owner to open their Christmas presents

Posted by Janice Zacharias, Community Contributor

After an afternoon swim at Yorktown Beach, Marshall "Dylan" decided to smell the flowers on the waterfront.

Posted by Jimbo, Community Contributor

Archie the labradoodle offers kisses to his human nephew.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Yellow lab Daisy and black lab Olive rest on their dock on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our 2 boy border collies enjoying a sunny day outside.

Posted by Nancy Schott, Community Contributor

Sitting here, reading the DP, and I look over and my Yorkie, Tessa, is trying to grasp my attention.

Posted by Kimberly Laska, Community Contributor

Special thanks to Eagles Aerie 4548 Williamsburg, Virginia for supporting the programs and services of Heritage Humane Society. Pictured, Barry Eanes and Kimberly Laska with adoptable kitten Tango.

Posted by garywjoy, Community Contributor

Caught this daredevil hanging ten on U.S. 1 in North Carolina.

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Williamsburg Realty is collecting donations for the Heritage Humane Society, now through January 31, 2017. Please drop donations off at the Williamsburg Realty office at 5231 Monticello Ave. Suite A (next to The Fresh Market). Thank you!

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower decked out in Christmas apparel is waiting for us to start visiting patients.

Posted by Jimbo, Community Contributor

Archie the labradoodle and Barkley the goldendoodle wait patiently in the Jeep for a trip to the park.

Posted by abby000009, Community Contributor

During January 2017, Williamsburg Realty collected donations for the Heritage Humane Society and dropped off the items to Kimberly Laska and her team on Monday, Feb. 6. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support this organization!

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Low tide on Christmas Day made it easy to collect oysters at Butler Creek in Hayes. Yellow lab Daisy helped.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our border collies seem to be interested in what I am doing outside the window.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower paying close attention as she is being read to at a local school.

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Mollie the Cockapoo in her trick or treat coctume submitted by Margaret Seyka.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Now that Spring has arrived, we go for walks in Sandy Bottom. Great way to meet new people and socialize ! Flower and Jax had a good time.

Posted by Debra Shaffer, Community Contributor

I took my dog, Marley out to ride in his sled today. He absolutely loves this! I wanted him to have some fun before it melted.

Posted by Cathy309, Community Contributor

Friendly Brahman cow at the Va State Fair seeks attention

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English Setter loves baseball

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black Olive and yellow Daisy are two labs, who are ready for Santa, in Hayes.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Loving our visit to an Elementary School in Hampton. The students "read" to Flower once a week.

Posted by abby000009, Community Contributor

Williamsburg Realty is collecting donations for the Heritage Humane Society, now through January 31, 2017. Please drop donations off at the Williamsburg Realty office at 5231 Monticello Ave. Suite A (next to The Fresh Market). Thank you!

Posted by help000007, Community Contributor

Dr. Springmann and Lori of New Town Dental Arts supporting Heritage Humane Society at their March 24th event. Great event today at the #dogstreetstrut

Posted by Charlie Truitt, Community Contributor

Sammy Says: I was napping...What exactly do you want?

Posted by ldeseife, Community Contributor

The Roger Sherman Medal for faithful and significant service to the Williamsburg Chapter of SAR was awarded to L - R Richard Newsome, Editor and Web Site manager, George Bridewell, Sergeant-at-Arms, by Harley Stewart, Chapter President.

Posted by melaniepaul100, Community Contributor

Come and play with me.

Posted by kakequinn, Community Contributor

Roscoe is an adopted mutt who absolutely loves bubbles.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our grand daughter Lillie is trying her best to get our dog Dexter to play with her. She loves her Dexter.

Posted by Danielle Jackson, Community Contributor

Our Yorkshire Terrier, Riley, playing in the first snow of 2018 in Hampton VA on 01/04/2018. Photo by Danielle Jackson

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Black lab Olive enjoys the smell of salty air at low tide on the Severn River of Hayes.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

We are honored to be able to visit our local hospital - as Flower anticipates seeing all her human friends !!

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Our cow, 'Delores' and her calf 'buttermilk' enjoying the quietness of the evening here in Appomattox, Virginia.

Posted by Gary McDaniel, Community Contributor

Rosie is patiently awaiting for kitty to wake up so she can chase her.

Posted by Ashley Barker, Community Contributor

Don't forget to treat your babies for heartworm protection and fleas. I'm reminding you cause they can't tell you themselves. ;-) Dora Ann our model here says hello to the readers. Have a great day.

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Much more fun in the snow

Posted by Jimbo, Community Contributor

Katie a West Highland Terrier patiently waits for her dog friends to come back the same way they went. She's no dummy.

Posted by aasantha, Community Contributor

cute kittens and puppies

Posted by FRANCES HOLT, Community Contributor

Happy Sheltie famly: Halo, Bond, and Gigi, on an outing to Colonial Williamsburg, wearing their red, white, and blue ribbons.

Posted by LILA YOUKELES, Community Contributor

Bonny, party animal from Ware Neck, is in a festive mood for St. Patrick's Day!

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

Flower, a volunteer who visits places in Hampton - loves being read to by the student's. She gave this young man her "PAW" to let him know he was doing a great job......

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

It appears our cat Double Stuff has claimed this package for himself this Christmas. Boy is he in for a surprise!

Posted by JOSEPH HUMPHREY, Community Contributor

My daughter's kitten was ready for Halloween.

Posted by maleyasam99, Community Contributor

Our little dog Beautiful enjoying the flowers.

Posted by Linda Tjossem, Community Contributor

Sunday's sunrise was stunning on the Severn River in Hayes.

Posted by Kathy Hymes, Community Contributor

Marley greets turtle

Posted by Charlie Truitt, Community Contributor

Toby waiting for his Mom to get home from work...

Posted by Dorothy Bryant, Community Contributor

Bonnie makes her wishes known and expects immediate action!

Posted by Wilecat, Community Contributor

Our border collie Mosey playing with our cat Chinook. Chinook thinks he's a dog.

Posted by M Brown, Community Contributor

This was our last visit to an elementary school for the school year! Flower is surrounded by the student's who are reading to her. She is loving every minute of it....

Posted by Charlie Truitt, Community Contributor

That's his second harness! But how can you get upset at that face?

Posted by hymesc, Community Contributor

Who are you?

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"Undercover" For a Winter Nap