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Thank you to all of our readers who submitted photos of their pets for the annual Jonesboro Occasions Pet Photo Contest. We received more submissions than we ever have before, from cats and dogs to goats and horses, and everything in-between. It was a tough decision, but after careful consideration, we narrowed it down to 10 winners. Congratulations these 10 pets and their owners!

(Boxer) "Animal" with a disapproving look. Pet's name: Animal; Owner: Cheryl Woodruff

(Lab on boat) She loves going to Norfork Lake every summer. Pet's name: Maddie; Owner: Justin and Ambrea McGarity

(Tan dog with red boa) Ginger loves doing beauty shots. Pet's name: Ginger; Owner: Elizabeth Mae Snow

(Upside down cat) Pet's name: Justus; Owner: Kimberly Adams

(German shepherd) Pet's name: Harley; Owners: Brandi and Ernie Meads

(Kitty in tree) Pet's name: Annie; Owner: Steve and Patti Johnson

(Horse) Pet's name: Prince; Owner: Daniel and Lindsay Miller

(Baby iguana) Pet's name: IzzardOwner: Torie Reams; He loves to eat mashed up bananas and rolls his eyes when he is being talked to.

(Small dog with purple flower) Pet's name: Millie; Owner: Jason Mullins; Millie invited herself into our home and hearts just before a January snow and temperatures in the teens. We tried hard to remain detached while we searched for where she belonged, but after exhausting all our resources, she was here to stay. We cannot imagine life without her.

(Spotted dog) Pet's name: Pandora; Owner: Stacy and Melissa Perry; Photo credit: Creature Comforts Photography; Pandora is a four year old Great Dane mix adopted from NAFA. She is a a very funny girl and her owners affectionately call her goat girl.