Party Animals 2010 Photo Contest

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."

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.

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

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!"

Contributed by sprice65.

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.

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!"

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

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."

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."

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!"

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

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

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."

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."

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."

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

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."

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.

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

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!"

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…"

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!"

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

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."

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

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."

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Sherlock, a poodle from Pembroke Pines, Florida. "Sherlock dressed as a pirate at the condo's first dog parade during Halloween last year," writes yoelaine.

Contributed by yayfordogs.

Contributed by divamidge.

Chloe, a Brittany and setter mix from Saratoga Springs, New York. "Chloe's 1st birthday entailed homemade food, a new squirrel chew toy AND an embarrassing photo-op," writes ChloeLove.

Ziggy, a boxer-bulldog from Troy, Alabama. "Ziggy was abused before I adopted her, and ever since she came into my life it has been a party," writes mhughes33450. "She loves her glamorous lifestyle!"

Contributed by jreed1986.

Contributed by gmspr.

Winnie, a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier from Maumelle, Arkansas. "Winnie posed for this shot to surprise her dad, who was away from home with the Army on his birthday," writes RosieTheRedhead. "This face could brighten anyone's day!"

Kitty, a mixed breed from Jupiter, Florida. "I took this photo to use on a birthday card I was making," writes mtauber323. "It took a lot of patience and a couple of cupcakes to get this shot."

Daisy, a golden retriever from Lyles, Tennessee. "Daisy loves the family and loves to party," writes packrat2. "She loves to ride on the golf cart and also go on long Jeep rides."

Dodger M. Rupracht, a wire fox terrier from Central Square, New York. "It was a rough night... Biker Dog is a little lazy after a night of fun!" writes aeres9.

Autumn, a schnauzer from Calera, Alabama. "Autumn hates her birthday hat, but every year she is a trouper and allows me to get at least one decent shot," writes mfsbrown. "She looks miserable here…"

Hiro, a schnauzer from Calera, Alabama. "Hiro on his 1st birthday!" writes mfsbrown.

Charley Brown, a Maltipoo from Houston. "Loving the party!" writes kj77263.

Yoda, a Frenchie from New York City. "Yoda has his beads on and is ready to party for a good cause by donating some of the loot (if he wins!) to animals in need," writes BrookeJacobs. "Party on, Yoda!"

Charley Brown, a Maltipoo from Houston. "It's pawty time!" writes kj77263.

Gerdie Jean, an English bulldog from Denver. "Gerdie all dolled up for her Bulldog Play Group party," writes gerdiejean.

Heart, a Jack Russell terrier from Davis, California. "July 21 was Heart's birthday," writes dragbit. "She was more curious about the flame than the sweet cupcake. She looked like she was making her birthday wish before she blew out the candle!"

Polo, a German shepherd from Lima, Ohio. "Getting her into the car is never a problem; trying to convince her she needs to get out of the car is a different situation," writes Ketcham.

Yoda, a Chihuahua from Toronto. "Sombrero time!" writes moo_moo.

Smelly, a red tabby from Ashland, Kentucky. "Smelly is the first to rise and the last to fall," writes leafoudray. "This is a photograph of Smelly in his first Halloween costume. He was the life of the party that night."

Tootsie and Jasper, ferrets from Caribou, Maine. "My ferrets, Tootsie (left) and Jasper (right), kissing after spending a long night partying," writes Claudettebillie.

Desdemona and Eddie Mac, Labradors from Carbondale, Colorado. "Dezi and Eddie in their party gear," writes makalu.