Global News readers’ pets will make your holidays hairy and bright

For a moment, let’s forget the pandemic. Let’s push aside the anxiety and fear surrounding COVID-19, and instead relish in the adorableness of our pets.

We asked you, Global News readers, and you delivered!

You sent us photos of your fuzzy, furry, and feathered friends all dressed up in their most festive holiday gear.

Grab a cup of cocoa and settle in. We guarantee it’ll be the best scroll of your day.

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Mr. Mango

— Shae Taylor, Calgary, Alta.

Tica

— Christine Kearnes

Leia, 5 months

— Yoon Mi and Michael, Ottawa, Ont.

Chewie, 6, and Kalla, 2

The picture was taken at the Alberta Legislature grounds among all the lit up trees and involved a lot of cheese and many snaps to get this perfect shot. Unfortunately, Chewie was lost to cancer this year. — Kristen Olaes, Edmonton

Tazzi, 6, and Loki, 4 months

— Chris and Sabrina Ricci, Sault Ste Marie, Ont.

Stella and Jenni

— Dianne Lesage, Amherstview, Ont.

Bailey, 13

— Robin Turner

Rocky, 7

— Tania Pileggi, London, Ont.

Jorja, 4

— Sadie, Sophie, Eva, and Ella Diegel, Gadsby, Alta.

Whiskers, 12

I take Whiskers’ holiday photo each year. Friends and family get a laugh out of it. For 2021 he got a Christmas sweater for his photo session. — Marnie Plant, B.C.

Remington, 11, Skagit, 6, and Gunner, 2

— Susan Maximiuk, Buchanan, Sask.

Jeremy, 10

Ziro, 5

— Aleisha Struble, Estevan, Sask.

Koda, 6

Koda is a very happy dog and has been a good boy all year. Well, except for the garbage incident. His favorite treat is licking clean an empty peanut butter jar.

— Kathy McKenzie, Saskatoon, Sask.

Bentley, 7

— Justine Henderson, Langley, B.C.

Penny, 3

— Diana Ryan

Kona, 6

— Lori Dykhuizen, Edmonton, Alta.

Bella, Tinka, and Timmy

These three pugs brought festive joy to so many over the years and loved to dress up. Sadly, Bella passed away last year.

— Barb Takacs, Peterborough, Ont.

Bailey, 6

— Jaime King, Deseronto, Ont.

Sully, 9 months

— Laurie Jackson, St. Thomas, Ont.

Luka, 1

— Tara Paterok, Edmonton, Alta.

Jake, 8, Birdy, 1, Gizmo, 6 months, and Milo, 4

— Connie Sandbach, Calgary, Alta.

Blessing, 4, Java, 4, Keno, 3, Sami, 5

All four are rescue dogs from Taiwan. They are wearing their Naughty or Nice hats.

— Linda Hahn, South Frontenac, Ont.

Danika, 8

— Arthur Gallant, Calgary, Alta.

Stella, 3

You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf…check out grouch on the couch.

— Amy LaBuick, St. Albert, Alta.

Honey, 7 weeks

— Emma Margetts

Axe, 4

— Bill Nash, St. Mary’s First Nation, N.B.

Sparky Spartacus, 9

The Sparkster loves Christmas and the holiday season after working her way off the Naughty List all year.

— Vicki and Brent Buechler

Charlie and Dylan

— Diane MacInnes

Vlad

Our Canine Elf on the Shelf. All he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth!

— Jan and Bob Minty

Scout, 1

— Tammy and Faith Toronchuk, Sherwood Park, Alta.

Luna, 8

— Nowell, Eli and Ruby Cummings, Brandon, Man.

Tofu, 2

— Bennett Chin, Vancouver, B.C.

Fenway

— Melissa MacKinley

Jack, 1

— Kennedy Drader, Sherwood Park, Alta.

Junebug, 8 months

— Callie Harding, Raymond, Alta.

Pokkelmuis and Moomin

— Felicia Viola, Wasaga Beach, Ont.

Tinkles, 3, Patches, 3, and Nala, 2

— Camila Garces, London, Ont.

Charlie, 8

— Brittany Lynn

Bauer, 2

— Paige and Jordan, West Kelowna, B.C.

Loki, 8

— Stephanie Henry

Darby, 4

— Rebecca Gannon, Calgary, Alta.

Binoo

Binoo happens to really love Christmas, his Santa suit, and the fireplace on T.V.

— Kathy Pike, Bentley, Alta.

Bubbles, 14, Carhartt Joe, 2, Ellie-Mae, 7, and Jedda, 14

— Kristy and Brad Russell, Kaleden, B.C.

Chandler Bing, 1

— Erica Landry, Petawawa, Ont.

Sebastian and Penelope

—Kevin Way

Charlie, 2, and Milo, 14

— Brenda Davis, Renfrew, Ont.