This year's Cover Pet Contest received 225 entries and ended in a tie for first place between Winston, the miniature horse [4], and Presley Jane, the American pit bull terrier [5]. Here are nine other pet entries for you to get to know.
CHEESE
Sphynx, 12 years old
Secret talent: Meows at his humans' bedroom door at 3 a.m., waits for them to wake up and
open the door, receives a pat on the head and then darts into the other room.
BELLA
Pug, eight years old
Fun fact: If Bella were a human she would be one of the Real Housewives of Louisville.
Her favorite mode of transportation is being pushed around in a rolling chair.
KOTA
Boxer mix, 14 months old
Famous quote: "Squirrel!"
ROSCOE
Boxer-Tibetan mastiff-German shepherd mix, eight years old
Secret talent: Once at an entire bush.
LOUIE
Golden retriever, two years old
Secret talent: Can balance a glass of Old Forester on his head.
FLAME
Albino corn snake, nine (or so) years old
Fun fact: Originally from Jersey.
ROGUE
Sugar glider, one year old
Fun fact: Will sleep in your pocket.
RUBY
Miniature dachshund, six years old
Fun fact: "Brown Eyed Girl" is actually about Ruby.
ANNA & JIM
Ringneck doves, one year old
Fun fact: Actual love doves.
This originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe to Louisville Magazine, click here. [6] To find your very own copy of Louisville Magazine, click here. [7]