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Party Animals was taken at the Northern Prairie Alpaca Farm in Sullivan. Alpacas were almost wiped out in the 1500s when the Spanish conquistadors invaded the Andes. Now they are wildly popular and can be found worldwide except in the Antarctic.

Almost every kid wishes for a pet. Or even a couple of them. But few kids develop a passion for pets so profound, animals become their calling, as well as their career. Such was the case with one Missouri photographer, farmer, and now, author.

Group of pets posing around a border collie; dog, cat, ferret, rabbit, bird, fish, rodent

This year, we called on Missouri Life readers to choose their favorite entries in our first-ever pet photo contest. Although it was a tough job to pick from so many adorable critters, our voters rose to the challenge and sent four entries to the top. Meet the animals that won the hearts of our readers.

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Ten years ago, our columnist Ron Marr wrote about adding a third dog to his pack. Meet Max and find out how the gang is doing. Ron’s secret β€œscent bonding” makes Max’s introduction go as smooth as silk. Their days are filled with thrown balls and naps.