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Paul Ciampanelli Today we're featuring Paw Nation editor Paul Ciampanelli's own pet cat, Martha. Name: Martha Location: Hollywood, Calif. Age: 3 Favorite Toy: "Martha loves to play fetch with those generic black, gray and white rattle mice that can be found in any pet store," Paul says. "She also remains attached to the teddy bear she's had since she was a newborn kitten. When I adopted her from my brother's friend, she came with the teddy, so it's been in her life longer than I have." Favorite Treat: Like a lot of cats, whenever Martha smells that Paul is making tuna or chicken, she'll come running to the kitchen for a yummy sample as a special treat. Likes: Napping under the ...

amw2769, Flickr Name: Sam, aka Sammy Location: St. Johns, Mich. Age: 7 Breed: Pekingese Favorite Toy: A hedgehog that his owners call "Monster." Favorite Treat: Anything with beef. Likes: He loves to be held and have his belly scratched. Dislikes: Going to the vet, and having his hair cut. Fun Fact: Sam was born on the Fourth of July. Congratulations to our submitter, amw2769. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

silentmara, Flickr Name: Bandit Location: Bremen, Germany Age: 6 Breed : German Shepherd Mix Favorite Toy: Plastic pyramid. Favorite Treat: Black bread. Likes: Swimming, playing with his toys and driving in the car. Dislikes: Loud noises and most other dogs. Weird Quirks: Bandit loves baby food. Fun Fact: He digs large holes in the sand and then sits in them for long periods. Congratulations to our submitter, silentmara If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

Valerie P., Trupanion pet health insurance, Flickr Name: Frankie Location: Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Age: 9 months Breed: Beagle mix Favorite Treat: Any kind of cheese! Favorite Toy: Mr. Squirrel. Likes: Playing with his best friend, Shadow; belly rubs; digging; playing fetch; pulling the stuffing out of toys; counter surfing; and chewing on big, meaty bones. Dislikes: Water, thunder, bugs, and having his teeth brushed. Weird Quirks: Frankie barks in his sleep and hides treats in sofa cushions. Fun Fact: He is named after Frank Sinatra. Congratulations to our submitter, Valerie P. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

Becca McFadden Name: Abigail Age: 2 years City: St. Louis, Mo. Breed: Beagle Favorite Treat: Milk-Bones. Favorite Toy: She's a very simple dog; she likes empty paper-towel rolls. Likes: Bubbles, and sleeping in bed with her head resting on the pillow. Dislikes: Having her picture taken! She backs away from cameras (when she's awake). Congratulations to our submitter, Becca McFadden. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! ...

babyphat22804, Flickr Name: Cash Age: 1 Location: Massachusetts Favorite Toy: Plastic straws and his toy mouse. Favorite Treat: Friskies trail mix. Likes: Eating everything, rolling around and cuddling with his dog siblings, getting into trouble. Dislikes: Not being the center of attention. Middle Name: Money Personality: Cash is extremely mischievous; he's always up to something. He drinks out of glasses and the sink faucet and goes into the shower when its running. He even sneaks Coca-Cola. Congratulations to our submitter, babyphat22804. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...