October 2026 Pup of the Month

This month’s Pup of the Month is a spooky trick — she’s not a pup at all! Meet Ariel, a sweet grey kitty who loves playing with her brother, chasing bugs, snacking and napping. She keeps everyone entertained by “talking” and playing fetch with her toys, and she’s always ready to cuddle up for some TV. While dressing up isn’t exactly her favorite activity, she’s a good sport about it. Sweet, playful and always by your side, Ariel is a joy to have around.

“The love I have for this creature, even though we have never shared a conversation, is proof that actions speak louder than words.”

Meet the Pups

  • A small white dog with long fur and dark eyes standing on a beige shaggy rug in a room with a white wall and wooden floor.

    Chloe

  • A brown dog with floppy ears and a red plaid collar lying on a fluffy cream-colored carpet in a living room, with a dog bed and floral-patterned furniture in the background.

    Bravo

  • A fluffy, curly-coated dog resting on a couch in a living room.

    Teddy

  • A black puppy sitting outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers and green foliage.

    Chip

  • Close-up of a bulldog wearing a navy blue shirt with white text and a red lipstick kiss graphic. The shirt text features a humorous statement about love and apology. The dog has a wrinkled face, pink nose, and expressive eyes.

    Otis Clyde

  • A French Bulldog sitting outdoors in front of a stone wall and a swimming pool.

    Kyle Busch Harrell

  • Close-up of a dog's face and body resting on a person's lap, with the person wearing a pinkish-brown fabric, in a room with shoes and furniture visible.

    Rascal

  • Close-up of a golden retriever puppy's face, showing dark eyes, black nose, and light fluffy fur.

    Sandy

  • A close-up of a bulldog with a wrinkled face, sitting on a soft surface in a room with light-colored walls and a window with blinds in the background.

    Mabel Rae

  • Two Bernese Mountain Dogs lying on a wooden floor next to a beige rug, looking up at the camera.

    Levi

  • A small light-colored dog with a blue and orange toy in its mouth, lying on the grass near a white plastic basket, with a green hedge and distant cityscape and mountains in the background.

    Captain

  • A tan dog with large ears and a black collar resting on a stone wall in a garden during sunset, with plants and trees in the background.

    Simba

  • A black puppy wearing a purple jacket sitting on a white rug with blue and gray stripes.

    Mochi

  • Close-up of a brown and white puppy with a black nose, looking up at the camera on a wooden floor.

    Truckee

  • A bulldog puppy with a brown and white merle coat, sitting on a wooden step in front of a decorative tile background with intricate black and white patterns.

    Darby

  • A cute brown puppy with white markings on its face, sitting on a gray wooden floor, looking up.

    Tulum

  • Gray cat lying on a carpet, wearing a Wonder Woman costume with a red top and blue skirt with white stars.

    Ariel

    Honorary Pup

  • A Siamese cat lying on a textured carpet, wearing a Superman costume with a blue top and red cape, relaxing with its eyes closed.

    Louis

    Honorary Pup

  • A dog with a German Shepherd appearance sitting outdoors on a paved patio, holding a green rubber toy in its mouth.

    Charley

  • A happy dog lying on green grass under bright sunlight. The dog has a tan and white coat, with a black nose and open mouth showing teeth and tongue.

    Tank

  • A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog with long ears and expressive eyes sitting in front of a cluttered office desk with papers and books.

    Riley

  • Dexter