I couldn’t resist this adorable corgi, Cooper, doing the flop again and again while keeping cool this summer.

Safety first, so we’re glad to see he’s outfitted with a lifejacket! Does your dog enjoy being in the water? Share your summer photos on our PetStress.com Photo Contest for August.

“We’ve had Ralphie since he was 7 weeks old and he was so small, he could fit in the palm of your hand!” Ralph’s owner Jana says. “However, he was one of the last left in the litter because he was the biggest. Everyone who meets Ralph for the first time say he’s the biggest pug they’ve ever seen and some think he looks like a pot-bellied pig. I just say he’s big-boned!”

This big-boned speedster enjoys going to the lake house where he still likes to ride on the wave runners and pontoon boat. Ralph turned 12 on August 1st 2010 and in regards to Ralph’s speed, Jana says, “He has begun to slow down now in his later years and enjoys his long afternoon naps, the homemade treats I make him, and of course mealtime!” Ralph also enjoys sporting his many costumes, shown here.

With the $50 prize, Jana plans to make a donation to the local animal shelter and even take Ralph on a shopping spree at the local pet store where he loves to visit the treat bar! “His favorites are the sandwich cremes and carob chip cookies,” Jana says. “And I might even find him this year’s Halloween outfit!”

If you have a photo of your pet dressed up in costumes like Ralph, or just have a snapshot of them sitting pretty, enter the Petstress Picture Perfect Pet Photo Contest today for your pet’s chance to become our next big winner!

Sophie loves the beaches of San Francisco and is fortunate to take strolls there with her owner and best friend, Sean. She also can fetch sticks for hours and enjoys playing with other dogs. To quote Sean, “She has the life any dog would dream of.”

Sophie has yet another cause for celebration; she just turned one year old on Thursday, July 15th, 2010! Her birthday was shared with her sister, who was born in her litter, and her older brother, who was born in the previous litter, Sean says. Having the family together is always a great way to celebrate.

With the prize money she has earned for being such a photogenic beach bum, Sophie would like to buy a traveling bag so she can voyage with Sean to explore the rest of the world’s beaches.

Would you like to see your pet win a Picture Perfect Pet Photo Contest title? Enter today!

To quote Melissa,

“I was given Molly as a birthday present in 2004; she was 3 mos old. Molly had a problem with her right eye as a small puppy and it developed into glaucoma in 2005; her eye was removed at that time. She has adjusted very well and never misses much of anything going on!

“Molly loves car rides, chasing her pink tennis ball, and snuggling! She is very affectionate and loves everyone! Molly has surprised me on how she is able to do anything any other dog can do with her limited vision.”

Melissa plans to use Molly’s $25 toward her medicine to fight fleas and ticks for the summer- sounds like a good cause!

If you would like to enter your pet in the PetStress.com Photo Contest, Click Here!

Summer is associated with fun, but it can also pose hazards to pet safety and health. Here are some tips for keeping you and your pets stress free, safe and healthy this summer. Read our article on Summer Pet Safety Hazards>>

Chloe on her first day with Morgan

We were able to catch up with Morgan, Chloe’s owner, and find out more about this Mini Schnauzer.

“We purchased Chloe when she was 8 weeks old. She was the last one left of the litter – the people just couldn’t seem to get rid of her. But when we saw her we fell in love. Chloe will be 10 months old.”

“Her favorite thing to do is play chase, she is a fast little thing. We run around the living room and she will dodge under the coffee table or behind the couch then come up behind you without you knowing. Chloe’s favorite toy is a little dog that is just about her same size; she loves to drag it around with her every where she goes. Chloe plans on spending the 50 dollar gift card buying a new Frisbee and tennis ball because her other favorite thing to do is play catch.”

Chloe won our PetStress.com Picture Perfect Pet Contest.  If you would like to enter your pet, click here>>

We were able to catch up with Kiley, owner of this beautiful Pomeranian. Here’s what she wrote to us about her winning dog:

“Avery, two year old Pomeranian, plans to take another trip to the groomer with his $50 gift card won from the April Picture Perfect Pet Photo Contest.  Avery craves attention; he enjoys bath time, being brushed and petted.  Avery also enjoys shopping sprees at Pets Mart; he is able to find all of his favorite snacks, toys, accessories and attire there.  Avery likes to relax and partake in nap time after a long day of looking cute and doing tricks.”
 

“We were blessed to have Avery Foxworth enter our lives on 8/8/2008.  He has been a wonderful addition to our family and we could not imagine life without his energy, intelligence and loving nature.  Avery was born in Avery, North Carolina.  We traveled two hours to pick him up and bring him home with us where he has since then brightened our lives every day.” 

“Avery has always been able to catch on quickly and loves the praise and attention of executing the perfect trick. His favorite snacks are cheese squares, chicken flavored drumsticks and beggin strips. Avery knows tricks such as sit, stay, paw (or shake), lay down and up.”  

Watch a video of Avery doing tricks >>

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Chloe, the $50 winner

Tigger, the $25 winner

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