But what we did not actively prepare our minds and bodies for were some life-changing, aw-inducing, adorable names for pets. We were reckless! Because a mini pig is seriously cute, but a mini pig ...

This April, we called on you, dear readers, to send us the very best and most adorable candidates (dogs, birds, snakes, and the like) for D Magazine’s “Cutest Pet in Dallas” competition.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati Magazine is looking for Cincinnati's cutest pet to be featured in a future issue. People can enter their pets from Feb. 11 through March 10 as part of PetFest 2021.