All photos by Bianca Montes

One afternoon a year, Dallas hands over the keys to the Cotton Bowl, permitting the space to transform into a massive dog park. At Dog Bowl, every canine want is met: there are kiddie pools for soaking, vendors handing out healthy treats, and hundreds of wagging tails, all waiting to be sniffed. Yes, it's adorable.

We sent photographer Bianca Montes to scratch many bellies and capture the afternoon in photos. She did both. And now, to start your Monday morning off properly, here's our ten favorites from her collection of Dog Bowl 2013 pictures. (Can't get enough? No problem. See the entire slideshow here.)

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Over the weekend, area cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents and horses flocked, mostly chaperoned, to the Automobile Building in Fair Park for the Holiday Pet Expo. We were there to capture the adorable chaos, and have put together a list of some of our favorite critters. You can view the full slideshow here.

See also: The Vintagemobile Guy is Selling 3,000 Christmas Sweaters, Has Amazing Commercial to Prove It

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Photo courtesy of the Holiday Pet Expo

Tomorrow, area ankle biters, on two legs or four (including dogs, cats, rodents, birds, reptiles, and children), can get their photo taken with Santa at the Holiday Pet Expo in Fair Park. The event includes a ton of retailers, an obstacle course for dogs, costume and talent contests, pet adoptions and most importantly, candid photos with Kriss Kringle. It's free and will take place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Automobile Building in Fair Park.

Also, before dressing your fur-child up in his holiday best, make sure to check out the expo's rules as listed on the press release:

• Your pet must be current on all shots or you should plan to have your pet's immunizations updated at the event (the immunization requirement only applies to dogs, cats and ferrets).

• Dogs must be on a fixed lead or a locked retractable lead, no longer than 6 feet, at all times.

• No female pets in heat can attend.

• You'll be required to sign a pet waiver at the entrance, but you can avoid waiting in line by visiting the Holiday Pet Expo website.

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Pretty Bird gives Brian a smoocharoo.

Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community.

Names: Lucy, 7-year-old chocolate lab. Mr. Sandwiches 3-year-old terrier. Pretty Bird (Richard), 15(ish)-year-old parrot.
Owners: Gretchen Bell and Brian Green (Dolly Python).
Likes: Lucy loves other dogs. Mr. Sandwiches likes to be held like a baby. Pretty Bird likes Gretchen and Brian.
Dislikes: Lucy doesn't like to be left alone. Mr. Sandwiches hates small children. Pretty Bird doesn't like anybody who isn't Brian or Gretchen.

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Catherine Downes

Hundreds of pooches dragged their owners out to Fair Park on Sunday afternoon for the annual Dog Bowl, an event that converts the historic Cotton Bowl into a giant dog park for one afternoon. Here's a look at some of our favorite pups from the event, stay tuned for a slideshow to come.

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Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community.

Names: Picasso, Vincent and Salvador are brothers. Their mom was a stray cat, she had the litter in the art studio they now call home. Picasso is a long-haired tabby, Vincent is a short-haired tabby and Salvador is grey.
Owner: Artist, Robb Conover.
Likes: Sitting in the windowsill while it rains, being held, Barbie dolls and watching Robb paint.
Dislikes: Any loud noises, especially thunder.

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Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community.

Names: Nine (he's the ninth family pet) is a two-(and a half)-year-old male Bullmastiff and Punch is a five-year-old male Chiweenie. Nine came from a farm and Punch is from the girls' cousin.
Owners: Vynsie and Jully Law (owners of We Are 1976)
Likes: Nine enjoys eating carrots, sleeping, Vynsie's cat Wednesday (they sleep side-by-side) and going to Downtown Dog. Punch likes plastic water bottles and his wolf doll.
Dislikes: Nine doesn't like when people pet the top of his head. Also, he hates eye drops. Punch dislikes guys with sunglasses and beards, and any delivery person.

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Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community.

Name: Lil' John (Johnny) is a 6-year-old AKC registered toy poodle, who spends 24 hours a day with his owner.
Owner: Steve Porter (Lodi), glass artist at Dallas Lampworking.
Likes: French fries, barking (at everything) and chicks.
Dislikes: Motorcycles and garbage trucks.

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Photos by Catherine Downes

Each year the Turtle Creek Association hosts its annual Easter in the Park extravaganza. This past Sunday, we caught some adorable pups (who were suited up in their Easter best) at the events Pooch Parade. Here are ten of our favorite costumed hounds, and make sure to check out the full slideshow here.

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Photos by Catherine Downes

Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community. Today we're introducing Malkie and Pants, and their companion, local photographer Hal Samples.

Names: Malkie and Pants (short for Fancy Pants). Malkie is an 11-month-old male Olde English Bulldogge and Pants is a two-year-old female English Bulldog.
Owner: Hal Samples, artist/photographer
Likes: KXT, cat treats, Malkie loves to chew on sunglasses and chase peacocks.
Dislikes: Lone Star 92.5, experimental jazz, dog treats.

Click below for more photos of Malkie and Pants.

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