Party Animals 2010 Photo Contest

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Two Wild and Crazy Gals

Bubbles and Pixie, Boston terriers from Tallahassee, Florida. "Pixie helps Bubbles celebrate her 2nd birthday," writes sprice65. "Each guest was given a dog tag party favor with their name on it. They enjoyed a yummy chicken jerky cake with yogurt icing."

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Did I Miss the Party?

Ruby, a Boston terrier from Tallahassee, Florida. "Ruby is one of my fosters. I'm not sure that the rescue warned her before she came to stay with me about all the wild parties we have," writes sprice65.

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Ginger Rocks On!

Christopher Baker

Ginger Love, a mutt from Saratoga Springs, New York. "Ginger coolly composes herself while waiting for the real fun to begin," writes teveelkatten.

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Show Me to the Dance Floor!

Claude, a French bulldog from Atlanta. "Claude had quite a fun time spending the weekend with my brother," writes FreckleNose. "Hmm, I might need to consider a puppy sitter alternative the next time I go out of town!"

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Pool Party

Contributed by sprice65.

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The Party Is Here

Belita, a peekapoo from Chilhowie, Virginia. "She was walking on the trampoline when the static did this to her fur -- what a party animal," writes ibsweetpea.

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A Whole Pack of Party Animals

Penny, Ruby, Bosley, Bubbles, Pixie, Halen, Bailey, and Dixie, Boston terriers from Tallahassee, Florida. "The gang helped Bubbles celebrate her 2nd birthday," writes sprice65. "They loved the chicken jerky cake!"

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Hang Ten, Dude

Christopher Baker

Walker, a cairn terrier from College Station, Texas. "Grab your board and hit the waves!" writes lisawcbs.

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Oliver's 1st Birthday!

Oliver, a French bulldog from Fargo, North Dakota. "We have the cutest dog bakery here in Fargo that makes dog birthday cakes," writes FrenchieLover. "He didn't get to eat the whole thing, but he did get to lick the 'frosting' off."

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Making Our Own Confetti

Oscar and Tango, mixed breeds from Richlands, North Carolina. "We had gotten a package in the mail with tons of paper in it," writes Neading. "Well, first they were just playing in the box, but the next thing we know they were pulling the paper out and tearing it to shreds. They were having so much fun we just went with it."

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Happy Birthday

Missy, a chorkie from Thief River Falls, Minnesota. "Three-month-old Missy celebrating mom's birthday," writes jamielynn630. "She loved the hat so much she wore it all evening!"

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Dancing on the Table

Anna Williams

Bubbles, a Boston terrier from Tallahassee, Florida. "Bubbles gets a little wild and dances on the table at her 1st birthday party," writes sprice65.

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Tucker's 1st Birthday

Tucker, a English bulldog from Dallas. "Tucker's 1st birthday," writes mcronan.

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The Winged Pea

Zissou, an American shorthair from Indianapolis. "This is my precious little girl helping me embellish a hat for a party I am attending," writes Christami. "She wouldn't leave the flowers alone, and I had these little feather wings, so I just sat them on her and voila -- my angel finally got her wings!! I call her 'Pea,' by the way."

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Thrilled to Be Wearing a Tiara

Nikki, a domestic shorthair from Thornhill, New York. "My mom and I share the same birthday," writes debitraub. "She let me borrow HER tiara. I wasn't amused."

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Look Who Is Turning 1!

Christopher Baker

Fanci (left) and Fiona (right), part shih tzu, Lhasa apso and terrier from Stamford, Connecticut. "They are sweet and cute and so much fun," write bargainbetty35. "My little princesses are turning 1. Please join me in wishing my angels a Happy 1st Birthday on Friday 7/9/10!! Fanci is on the left and Fiona is on the right. They are sisters that I adopted from the Clinton County Humane Society in Wilmington, Ohio."

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All Dressed Up and Ready to Party

Christopher Baker

Bacon, a boxer from Nassau Bay, Texas. "Bacon loves to get pretty and party. She is the hostess with the mostest. :)" writes NuShus.

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I'm Ready for My Close-Up

Christopher Baker

Ruby, a Brittany from Portland, Oregon. "On the day I brought Ruby, a very badly abused and damaged dog, home from the county shelter I promised her I'd never hit her or dress her up in silly clothes," writes kyramac. "Wigs were never mentioned! Three years later she is a changed dog, happy and healthy. I've kept those promises and more to boot! BTW... this was Halloween."

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Life of the Party

Pepper, a rat terrier from Visalia, California. "My husband found this little guy abandoned in an orchard last July -- we've been enjoying his sweet playfulness ever since," writes YoungsCook.

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Time for a Luau!

Sharkey, a Jack Russell terrier from Hollywood, California. "Sharkey is ready for the luau!" writes susanrstoltz.

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Pig's 11th Birthday

Pig, a tabby from Perris, California. "My cat, Pig, celebrating her 11th birthday in 2007," writes dalejr8fan01. "This is one of my favorite pictures of her. Sadly, I lost her earlier this year, but I know she lived a good life. I spoiled her rotten!"

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24-Hour Party Pooped

Buttons, a Havanese from South Orange, New Jersey. "After his 1st birthday party, our puppy, Buttons, found himself a wee bit tired," writes Peace312. "He was soon dreaming of all his new squeaky toys…"

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Let's Get Down and Party!

Merritt, an umbrella cockatoo from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Merritt was helping our daughter celebrate her 29th birthday," writes SandyKay54. "She had more fun digging under the tissue paper and hiding than anything else! She ended up with glitter from the paper all over her and it took days to get it off... She had a ball though!"

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Pretty Wahine

Christopher Baker

Sophie, a Pekingese from College Station, Texas. "Island party girl," writes lisawcbs.

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Party Pooped!

Jude, an American staffordshire mix from Madison, Wisconsin. "This was the picture that made us love (and work to adopt) our sweet Jude," writes michalanne. "He's so tolerant of his owner's antics. He does love to party... almost as much as he loves his naps."

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Zoe's 2nd Birthday

Zoe Delaney, a pug from Rochester, Michigan. "A princess birthday party for Zoe's 2nd birthday," writes keatd. "She is loving her birthday cake!"

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Every Day Is a Party!

Darla, a pugabull (pug, beagle, English bulldog) from Kalamazoo, Michigan. "Darla LOVES to party," writes lindsey5102. "She dresses up, she dresses down, she is one to have FUN with EVERYONE around."

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Celebrating the Lakers's Championship Win

Anna Williams

Kobe, a Pomeranian from Golden, Colorado. "Kobe is an 8-year-old Pomeranian who was named after Kobe Bryant," writes LaurenDelicateflavors. "Here is Kobe with his beer food celebrating the LA Lakers's latest Championship title."

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Bubbles's 1st Birthday

frédéric lagrange

Bubbles, a Boston terrier from Tallahassee, Florida. "Licking the icing is the best part of a birthday party," writes sprice65.

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Pup Rocker

frédéric lagrange

Norton, a Yorkie from Virginia Beach, Virginia. "Norton loves to rock!" writes gracieb03.

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Peter's Pooped

frédéric lagrange

Peter, a American Staffordshire terrier from Bridgeport, Connecticut. "Peter the Party Pooper," writes Vandriotis.

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A Late Night

frédéric lagrange

Hobo, a domestic shorthair from Flagler Beach, Florida. "Hobo is a heavy sleeper, so I slipped a bottle between his arms and grabbed the camera," writes ccbeme123.

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Last Call for Alcohol

Christopher Baker

Sophie, a Pekingese from College Station, Texas. "This diva is always ready to party," writes lisawcbs.

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The Hangover

Taz, a fawn pug from Chico, California. "Taz is ashamed of himself for overindulging," writes sandi95973.

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