Happy Holidays From Cute Pets Around Tampa Bay

TAMPA BAY AREA, FL — Here's a holiday cuteness alert with photos of adorable pets submitted by Patch readers for you to scroll through.

Simon, 17, courtesy of Melissa Yarbrough at Inspire Equine Therapy Program in Clearwater.

Katie, submitted by Julia of Palm Harbor. Katie likes to nap on the gifts, and guess what's inside the boxes. Treats?

Courtesy of Linda Newkirk. Merry Christmas from Kody & Shadow of Pinellas Beaches.

Kelly Cat, Courtesy of Emma Borzumato of Palm Harbor. Kelly Cat likes hanging out by the Christmas tree.

Kymber of Homosassa. Submitted by Robyn Serrecchio. Kymber wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Buster and Skittles, rescue dogs that are filled with love and like to play. Submitted by Denise Lee of Tarpon Springs.

Brooklyn, submitted by Denise Lee of Tarpon Springs. Brooklyn is also a rescue dog who is happy this holiday season to have someone who loves and cares for her.

Happy Hanukkah from this cutie in Lakewood Ranch! Submitted by Lori Solomon.

Sparrow of Sarasota would be a winner of the best holiday dressed if this were a costume contest. Submitted by Susan Murphy.

Thank you for submitting your pet photos! All photos were given permission by pet owners for Patch to use.