YOUR BEST FRIENDS: Readers share pictures of their pets, Oct. 9

Eric Gunn shared this photo of Fiona, a Maltipoo owned by his girlfriend, Michelle Eckstein of Las Vegas. Fiona loves to chase balls. “In fact, we were having dinner with relatives that live on a golf course here in Vegas, and Fiona was in the backyard with us and a guy hit his golf ball. She saw it, went after it, grabbed it and came running toward us with his ball in her mouth. It was funny.”

Debbie Tsakalos of Las Vegas shared this photo of Opa. “He understands Greek and English. We adopted him four years ago. He has a thing for my shoes. He’s the boss around here. We just love our pretty boy.”

Niki and Bob Snowden of North Las Vegas shared this photo of their Chihuahuas, Ricky and Lucy, during a recent camping trip to Pahrump. "We rescued both our babies from the (Nevada) SPCA and fell in love with them right away."

Charles Valenta and Janet Hluboky of North Las Vegas shared this photo of Loco, who was adopted through a golf buddy and is king of their house.

Charles Valenta and Janet Hluboky of North Las Vegas shared this photo of Fluffy, a rag doll breed they found in their yard. "She is the princess of the house."