Here is our first 2021 Pet of the Week for Jan. 1, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:

The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the week after, and so on.

We will make a call out to the community for more photos each week as well.

All pets — pocket pets, lizards and birds– are welcomed to be submitted to be featured as well. This is not just dogs and cats.

Submission deadline for the Pet of the Week is each Wednesday by noon. We are full of submissions for the remainder of the feature. Thank you for your submissions.

We do a computerized draw via Google once all submissions for the week are received and it selects the pet that is featured.

Thanks to Cheryl Sinnott for your assistance with this feature.