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    Everybody wants somebody to love. Perhaps those who share this sentiment the most are shelter pets. Lu Parker, a renowned TV journalist in Los Angeles, is dedicated to helping homeless dogs and cats find their special someones. Through her non-profit organization, The Lu Parker Project, she founded Project Picture, which encourages people through heartwarming portraits to adopt shelter pets. Each animal is given a chance to "groom up," put on its best grin and strike a winning pose. Learn more about the pets behind these adorable pics, read some of their success stories, and find out which cuties you can take home.

    MEET SULIN 

    "Hi! My name is Sulin! I am a petite, 5-year-old, female Minpin. I was surrendered at the South LA Shelter by my owner. The volunteers at South LA brought me to the mobile adoption event in Studio City, and I was adopted within an hour!"

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    MEET TOM & JERRY 

    "Hi! Our names are Tom and Jerry, and we're 5-week-old, male kittens. We were brought to the shelter when our mom had babies, and were adopted together a few weeks later!"

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    MEET BROWNY

    "My name is Browny. I'm a 6-month-old, female Pit Bull. I have a lot of energy, and loved being able to go on long runs with the Lu Parker volunteers. I am a puppy, and love to do puppy things like play, jump and eat lots of treats."

    Browny was adopted. Yay!

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    MEET MAGGIE 

    "Hi! My name is Maggie. I am a 5-year-old, female Maltipoo. I am so playful, and I love treats and walks. I was surrendered to the South LA Shelter and later rescued."

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    MEET DRACO

    "Hi, my name is Draco! I am a 4-month-old, male kitten. I have a lot to say! I love attention and I love to cuddle. I was born at the shelter and then adopted."

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    MEET HENRY 

    "Hi. My name is Henry! I am a 1-year-old male Scottish Terrier. I am very calm and love having all the attention on me. I was surrendered at the shelter by my owner and then adopted."

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    MEET CANDY 

    "Hi, my name is Candy. I am a 2-year-old female Pit Bull. I am best friends with my roommate, Marlo. I am very friendly and have lots of energy. I was transferred to the West Valley Shelter in March so that I would have more time to be adopted, and in July I was!"

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    MEET PINKY 

    "Hi, my name is Pinky! I am a 4-year-old, spayed, female, domestic short-haired cat. I weigh about 11 pounds and was surrendered to the shelter on June 19, 2012. I am still available for adoption." 

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    MEET DESIREE

    "Hi, my name is Desiree. I am a 3-year-old female Pit Bull. I was picked up in the middle of the street by a very nice Los Angeles police officer. Before that, I had just had puppies. I am very sweet, and just want love and attention."

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    MEET SPADE

    "I am a 1-year-old, female, short-haired Chihuahua mix. I am very calm and sweet. I was adopted." 

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    MEET MURPHY

    "Hi, my name is Murphy. I am a 1-year-old, male, brown-and-white tabby cat. I am so sweet and calm. I was surrendered by my owner and adopted."

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    MEET PENELOPE 

    "Hi, my name is Penelope. I am a 9-month-old, female, short-haired Chihuahua. I am so sweet and calm! I was brought into the shelter as a stray, and rescued about a month later."

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    MEET PERLA 

    "Hi, my name is Perla. I am a 6-year-old, female, domestic short-haired cat. I loved posing for the camera and playing with the volunteers! I was adopted!"

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    MEET LUCY 

    "Hi, my name is Lucy! I am a 1-year-old, female, short-haired Chihuahua. I am very scared and nervous, but super sweet. I was brought to the shelter as a stray and rescued!"

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    MEET SPOCK

    "Hi, my name is Spock. I am 4-year-old, male, short-haired Chihuahua. I am very calm and observant. I enjoyed cuddling and being held by the LPP volunteers! I was rescued."

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    MEET SWEAT PEA

    "Hi, my name is Sweet Pea. I am a 1-year-old short-haired Chihuahua. I love to snuggle and give kisses!"

    Aww, Sweet Pea was adopted!