Buddy, a cockapoo from Pittsford, New York. "I guess I'm not the only one who has difficulty with the lights," writes gghaines.

Jaxon and Duke, a labradoodle and a Yorkie from Saint John. "Jaxon and Duke love to get into the festive spirit for their annual Christmas card," writes JaxonDuke. "This year, they're hoping to be picked for the big job -- guiding Santa's sleigh!"

Elli, a mixed breed from New York City. "Aspiring reindeer gazes longingly into the sky, waiting for Santa's sled to appear," writes Rachel67.

Tiger, an orange tabby from Corning, California. "While Tiger was playing with the Christmas decorations, this star seemed to catch his interest," writes Redheadusee.

Gringo, a tabby from Covina, California. "Gringo is so docile, we can put anything on him, and he does not care," writes GARDITTO.

Cooper, a standard poodle from Panama City Beach, Florida. "His first Christmas," writes hannahec.

Baxter, a cavalier King Charles spaniel from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "Baxter dressed up as an elf and wondering why he couldn't be the big red guy!" writes ellennook.

Cali, a West Highland terrier from Troy, Michigan. "This is Cali -- she is a 10-year-old Westie who loves the camera and the holiday season!" writes skeels.

Tiger and Patches, kittens of a feral mother from Charlotte, North Carolina. "Two of our three kitties when they were kittens," writes KarenLNivens. "They liked climbing the year-round pencil Christmas tree we used to have in our sunroom. The third kitten is a little more timid and was in the tree somewhere."

Kiera and Pippi, mixed breeds from Elmira, Oregon. "Both Kiera (rott/Lab/shep mix) and Pippi (pit bull/Lab mix) were rescued from shelters," writes kieradee. "They are wonderful dogs and a happy members of our pack. But they don't like costumes! LOL!"

Baby, a mixed breed from Akron, Ohio. "Me and baby having a pre Cavs game/Christmas  photoshoot," writes bharkless12.

Shiva, a chow chow from Elmira, Oregon. "Shiva, my 9-year-old chow, posing so prettily for Christmas photos," writes kieradee. "She's a lover of a dog!"

Hiphop, a beagle mix from Alexandria, Virginia. "Hiphop didn't quite know what to do with her first-ever Christmas present, but she figured it out eventually," writes hiphopBeagle. "As usual, she had more fun with the wrapping paper then with her toy!"

Shi Fu, a French bulldog from Bayside, New York. "First Christmas," writes jihae0416.

Lucky, a Chihuahua from Rockford, Michigan. "Lucky was used to being the only baby, so we didn't know how he would act when he got 2 baby brothers at the same time," writes jls0902. "Turns out, he is VERY patient with them and loves them very much."

Abner, a Persian from Kingman, Arizona. "Abner, facial expression aside, really doesn't mind humoring me for photos," writes grab. "But in this pic he does seem to be giving the Grinch a run for his money."

Chelsea and Sophie, Pomeranians from Allentown, Pennsylvania. "My Poms love the camera," writes PommieMom. "After a fresh snowfall, I was able to get this shot for our yearly greeting card. The snow fell on them from the top of the pine tree."

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Henry and Ferris, mixed breeds from Picton, New York. "Love, xoxo," writes kellyroblin.

Suki, a Pomeranian from Miami Beach. "Suki is my teacup Pomeranian," writes Mikemason. "Her birthday is the day after Christmas, and this year she will be 12 years old. Suki always wants to be with me while I'm working on a project, and when it comes time to decorate the Christmas tree she'll be more than happy to help."

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Quincy Adams, a Boston terrier from Mason, Ohio. "Quincy is chilling out before Christmas with her elf friends," writes HeidiVonHohman.

Scooter, a Persian from Redmond, Washington. "Scooter is no longer with us, but he will be remembered every Christmas to come, always and forever," writes catmandoo2. "He was the most amazing kitty ever, and we miss him dearly."

Dior, a Chihuahua from Clifton Park, New York. "We figured we would be artistic, and the photographer suggested this pose to us," writes reneemichele518. "I love it."

Gringo Beckley, a Persian from Nokomis, Florida. "Gringo's first Christmas and tree-climbing experience," writes leajoyb. "I caught him up that tree several times a day!"

Louie, a Chihuahua from Marshall, Virginia. "Louie is so sweet and innocent. He follows me everywhere and is the most precious little friend," writes dlumsden.

Stormy, a shih tzu from Klamath Falls, Oregon. "Stormy loves to dress up," writes petmaster. "She's dressed up for a therapy visit. She's a service dog and also a therapy dog. She loves to make people laugh."

Chewbacca, a Chihuahua from Lake Lotawana, Missouri. "Chewy may only weigh four pounds, but he has a heart the size of a lion," writes MidwestResQ. "Chewy was rescued from one of the hundreds of terrible puppy mills in Missouri. He has some health issues associated with bad breeding, but to meet him you would never know it. He greets every day with a smile and a wag, and does a great job being the "spokes-dog" for our animal rescue!

D.J, a chinchilla from Sunnyvale, California. "D.J. is wishing everyone a Merry Chin-mas!" writes meegus.

Aladdin and Phoenix, golden retrievers from Plainview, New York. "Aladdin and Phoenix are golden-retriever nutcrackers, on their stands at the ready," writes sistersfan.

Hitchcock, a basset hound/springer spaniel mix from Omaha, Nebraska. "Hitchcock sleeps while visions of Milk-Bones dance in his head!" writes iamcart.

Ruby, a French bulldog/Boston terrier from Aliso Viejo, California. "Ruby had her first photo session with a good friend of mine so we could get a picture to use for postage on our holiday cards," writes emallin18.

Bella Rose, a Chihuahua from Rio Vista, California. "Bella Rose, my little 2-pound Chihuahua, dressed in a poodle costume surrounded by colorful Christmas ornaments that ring in the holiday season," writes only1bella.

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Kokoa Girl, an American Staffordshire terrier from Newark, New York. "While Santa is checking his list to see who's been naughty or nice, Mrs. Claus is making sure the Christmas tree is decorated just right," writes ms_hwy. "Our Kokoa Girl loves the holidays just as much as her parents do!"