NICK BARNETT

Last updated08:28, July 28 2017

Squiggle is on top of things - most literally, on top of the clothes airer.

One of life's pleasures is winning. Not the vanquishment/supremacy kind of winning that presidents and generals dream of, but the feeling of being ahead of things, getting a tail wind or a lucky break, sensing that you'rea step ahead of where you were yesterday.

That feeling which can make you say, not with a shout but with calm satisfaction and intent,"Today, I'm winning."

I hope you can say that to yourself todayand notice how it makes you feel betterto say it. To help you gain a sense of winningness this Friday, I've gathered some photos that capture a pet in that mood of calm satisfaction.

And these pets are winning in another sense - they'll charm you and lift your spirits. So it's definitely win-win.Scroll and enjoy.

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Thanks to all for sharing pictures. Pleaseemail meyour own pet photos, or go to theFour Legs Good Facebook pageand use the Upload Photo button. Help keep Furry Friday free of embarrassing mistakes by remembering to include your pet's name, and its sex if it's not obvious!Follow the daily photos of#connorandphoebeon Instagram.

Take a swim in Barney's eyes. He won't mind.

Acer strides into life the way we all should - with chin up and eyes taking everything in.

Dodo got tired of holding up that heavy toy.

Green, blue, pink and white in their purest form: Moby.

Incey Coe (left) and Anooshka do their hanging-vampire act.

Small faces, huge hearts: Izzy (left) and Douglas.

Tia is thrilled and amazed at having scaled the arm of the couch.

Tuxedo junction: Nessie (left) and Stanley always meet the most formal dress code.

Gorgeous from head to toe: Chloe (left) and Indie.

Daisy's sense of quiet victory is drawn from the fact that she's basking on the kennel roof.

Kisa rests in the lap of luxury, though the luxury does have the tiniest hole in it.

Texas takes time out from grooming to pose you a question: 'Well?'

A sweet sight in the morning, or at any time: Liza.

Ed unfurls a healthy-looking tongue.

Jack and Nicky make a strong case, in stereo.

Nothing shall escape the ears of Reginald (left) and Ville. However, one or two things might elude Ville's gaze.

Pride of the pack: Krystal, Izzy and Neeko.

Colour-coordinated snugglers: Simon, Theodore and Alvin (left) are adopted strays; Molly and Tess are twins.

Feline finery: Lily (left), Amadeus and Milly.

Luca (left) recovers handsomely; Worf looks magnificent, seven years on since his first Furry Friday appearance.

Finally, Max (left) and Pebble might not rate themselves as winners at this moment - one has an empty bowl to lament, the other a bunch of inedibles. Someone rectify this sad state of affairs!

-Stuff

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Furry Friday: Pet faces for the win - Stuff.co.nz