Cats rule! Buffy, adopted from the shelter (DH calls it cat prison). Loves to sprawl on her back and have her tummy rubbed.

Kay Sturm lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Who’s your favorite?

Is it Mrs. Murphy & Co. in the series by Rita Mae Brown (with Squeaky Pie Brown)? Carole Nelson Douglas’ Midnight Louie or Laurien Berenson’s poodles?

Tell us who you snuggle up on the couch to read and send us a picture of your favorite partner-in-crime pet.

E-mail critters@jg.net and please send photos as JPEG attachments. As always, we need the name of your pet, your name and where you live.