By now I hope you've familiarized yourselves with our Pet Issue's photo contest winner Gary and his world.

However we also had some very fine runners-up in this endeavor, and they shall not be overlooked. You can see all the pets in our slideshow, but here are a few of the alternates for our three other top picks, beginning with the gorgeous Della!:

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  • Kimberly Pendell

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  • Kimberly Pendell

Pat Pat the Cat!:

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  • Kate Davis

Max & Bambi!