The votes are in: The winners of the Holiday Pet Photo Contest!

First place winner

First place winner

Congratulations to the winners of our Holiday Photos with Pets contest!

First place goes to “Meelo,” submitted by Jessica Hernandez Wells of Forks. Meelo the cat was counting down the days until Christmas.

Second place goes to “Milo’s First Christmas,” submitted by Sarah Campbell of Sequim. Milo the cat was adopted Christmas Eve at 12 weeks old and spent his first holiday with his new family.

Third place goes to “Christmas day,” submitted by Frana Blaylock of Port Angeles. River, who recently turned 1, looked longingly out the window. Maybe for snow? Or more dog treats?

Fourth place goes to “Merry Christmas from Oscar!,” submitted by Sara DeBiddle of Port Angeles. DeBiddle said, “I adopted Oscar from a golden retriever rescue when he was 7 years old. Don’t rule out older dogs if you want an addition to your family. Old dogs are the best dogs! Oscar is 11 now and he’s the best dog ever!”

Winners will be contacted by Vivian Hansen to receive a prize from one of our sponsors: Wilder Auto, Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, Fiesta Jalisco and Olympic Veterinary Clinic.

Once again, congratulations to these fur babies that won the hearts of the voters!

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