It’s been months since Female Network’s Cutest Pet Contest 2012 first started, and now, the contest has come to a close. First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone who submitted their entries—those who took amazing pictures and wrote well-thought-out descriptions of their pets as well as those who took the time to vote for their favorite contenders.

Reading about how much you love and take care of your pets and vice-versa certainly made more than a few of us here at Female Network go "awww." But enough about us; it’s time to announce this year’s Cutest Pet winner.

Last year, the Cutest Pet crown was won by a lovable Shih Tzu named Hachi. This year, the cats strike back with mixed breed Pepper—a cute, black cat owned by Lorenna Laanan.

Of course, Pepper isn’t the only winner here. We would also like to congratulate the winners in the Cutest Dog, Cutest Cat, and People’s Choice categories. Winners will be notified by both email and phone, but if you can't wait to see whether your pet made it or not, check out the gallery below for the complete list:

[Click here to find out how to claim your prizes]

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