How pets spend their winter break

These pets are poised to make the most of their winter break. Here's a quick look at this photo journal from Firstline contributors.

1. Elsa flashes her holiday smile. 

Photo courtesy of Alison Fulton

2. Maeby thinks the tree makes her invisible. We see you!

Photo courtesy of Portia Stewart

3. Blitz decides to wait right here and see what Santa has in store ... 

Photo courtesy of Katie James

4. And Charlie decides under the tree is a purrfect spot for sitting.

5. Raider's not your typical cat. He's out on the prowl exploring ice caves in Mt. Hood.

Photo courtesy of Karen Talbot

6. Bandit steals hearts when he puts on his Christmas gear. This retired clinic blood donor works the camera.

Photo courtesy of Amanda Curty

7. “We dressed up the naughtiest clinic cat, Little George, for Christmas, and he didn't disappoint,” writes Amanda Curty of ACC Vets.

Photo courtesy of Amanda Curty

8. These three adorable kittens are on a mission to find homes for the holidays.

Photo courtesy of Felice Merry

9. Rollo, the clinic cat at Brookside Veterinary Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington, is proud to catch the holiday turkey.

Photo courtesy of Melody Clark

10. Elton, who has now passed on, loved to dress up and go out and about on the town. In fact, many customers at Oakview Veterinary Hospital would come by just to see his smiling face.

Photo courtesy of Julie Evans

11. Vito, a Cane Corso, thinks winter is the best time to bust into the hot tub.

Photo courtesy of Jim Schmitt

12. These crafty kitties find the Christmas tree irrisistable. Can you find the cat?

Photos courtesy of Peggy Shandy and Heather Townsend

13. How about now?

14. Happy holidays!

Got a great picture of your cat in a Christmas tree? Or your pet stirring up some holiday cheer? Send it to us at firstline@advanstar.com.