"Dropped off at our doorstep many years ago by his young, overwhelmed mother, Woes seems to carry the weight of the world on his small shoulders. But beneath that jaded exterior lies a softie: He adores basking in the sun, gazing out the windows and nuzzling his main squeeze (that would be me)." -- Nancy Stedman, deputy health editor

"I’ve never met an animal with more personality or energy than this one! She likes to pretend she’s ferocious, but it’s all an act. All she wants to do is cuddle." -- Jamie Miles, editorial assistant

"Oscar is not a “lap cat“ but he has the sweetest temperment you can imagine. He follows me wherever I go when I’m at home. He loves to watch me make the bed or iron a shirt. He has never hissed and comes to get me at 10 pm each night to get his bedtime snack. My favorite thing about him, besides his personality and his striped coat, is that he has a short snout which makes him look like he is perpetually smiling." -- Debra Bishop, creative director

"Mainly, Willow stays with our daughter, but she lived with us for three years, so she’s a frequent visitor. Oddly, she accepted the big galoot Gus at once. Now they’re frenemies, basically annoyed by each other, but teaming up when dangers like doorbells  and kitchen timers strike." -- Susan Toepfer, entertainment and features editor