Dreams Come True Sugar Doggie My Castle Or Yours No Tom Cruise Types Must Be Neutered Purrfect Partner No Rats Please Seeks Loyal Mate Princess Complex Pretty Perky Pug Vegas Diva Hot Mom Meow Me

It's Valentine's Day and romance is in the air.

If by "romance" you mean that weird sniffing move dogs make as a flirty canine counterpart to "What's your sign?"

But, regardless of how it's expressed, this is a day for romance. And in an effort to share the love, we asked Southern Nevada pet owners to help make their faithful companions' romantic dreams come true by writing personals ads for them.

You responded with personals that were cute, bizarre and, in a few cases, really creepy. Nonetheless, we now present -- with only minimal editing -- some of the pet personals that we thought were among the picks of the litter.

DREAMS COME TRUE

Two stud muffins looking to meet hot babes who enjoy watching sports and fetching snacks. We're your dreams come true -- no bones about it!

-- Kim Uptain of Las Vegas on behalf of Frisky and Trouble

Sugar Doggie

Classy Cutie looking for Sugar Doggie. Long-legged Brussels Griffon likes fine dining, dressing up, long walks and cuddling. We can gaze at the stars and howl at the moon together! Pawsatively Woofing you will call me.

-- Barbara Holehouse of Las Vegas on behalf of Mugsy

MY CASTLE OR YOURS

Independent single female cat, exotic Tonkinese, in search of well-mannered prince for fun afternoon playtime rendezvous: hide and seek, jumping and running games (3- to 4-foot jumper a plus). Window watching and naps optional. My castle or yours. No rabble rousers, tomcats or sprayers.

--Mary E. Kohns of Las Vegas on behalf of Princess

NO TOM CRUISE TYPES

Handsome 4-year-old old Bichon Frise with white hair and dark eyes seeks petite (under 12 pounds) Bichon or Maltese for jumping on sofas -- no Tom Cruise types -- barking contests and short romantic drives with heads stuck out of the window. Must like liver treats, football and not-long walks in the rain. No pups, please. I'm dominant, so please be submissive.

-- Suzanne Einhorn of Las Vegas on behalf of Prince

MUST BE NEUTERED

Rescued, independent kitty of leisure who enjoys rooftop sunbathing and quiet evenings by the fire looking for a kitty to be my king. No Dumpster divers, please. Must be neutered.

-- John and Shauna Saling of Las Vegas on behalf of Tabby

PURRFECT PARTNER

Magnificent male cat seeks a female feline to share my litter box. Mouse-keeping skills appreciated. Perfect pussy will have busy tongue to keep herself immaculately clean. Race, color, religion unimportant. I'm orange, white, black, tan, grey, half-Jewish, half-Hispanic. Purrfect partner should enjoy cuddling and be willing to sleep with me at least 21 hours a day. I have a vet-sectomy, so although I do enjoy forepaw-play, having children together is not in our future.

-- Ellen and Frank Greenspan of Las Vegas on behalf of Mickey

NO RATS PLEASE

1 1/2-year-old rat terrier seeking lively male companion. No rats, please. Likes TV but no violence. Prefers no bad habits, hair loss or pregnancies. Must have long, slim legs.

-- Dora Knupp of Las Vegas on behalf of Tara

SEEKS LOYAL MATE

Single male rat terrier seeks loyal mate with good communication skills and love of traveling in the car. I love to play outside, nice dinners, kissing and spooning.

-- Kelly Kristy of North Las Vegas on behalf of Wizard

PRINCESS COMPLEX

SWF Shih-tzu with a princess complex seeks lively 4- or 5-year-old male for romance. Must be fit and trim and not weigh over 20 pounds. I am bossy but don't let that stop you. My name is Taffy, and I am cream and white with big brown eyes.

-- Chuck and Zena Hutt of Las Vegas on behalf of Taffy

PRETTY PERKY PUG

Pretty Perky Pug seeks Papa Pug to help Produce Pug Puppies.

-- Pat Doran of Las Vegas on behalf of Aico

VEGAS DIVA

Small, svelte, sexy, smart and sassy Vegas Diva looking for a small but studly male playmate -- not too aggressive, please -- to take a romp in the park and share each others' toys. Any male wanting children need not apply.

-- Wendy Bortnick of Henderson on behalf of Chloe

HOT MOM

I'm an extremely cute and playful pup with a hot mom. I love to run in circles and chew on everything! I'd like to meet lots of cute females with hot moms. I'm not a lap dog for nothing!

-- Kathy Bethke of Henderson on behalf of Joonbug

MEOW ME

X-tra sexy 9-year-old, 18-pound, full-figured female feline seeks purrfect Valentine. I'm Harley, so let's get together and vroom-vroom our way into each others' hearts. Meow me!

-- Candy Nolan of North Las Vegas on behalf of Harley