Dogs Losing Their Minds Over New Giant Plush Toy Win Pet of the Week

From a three-legged feline sports fan to a high energy dog's exhaustion after a long walk, animal antics online have delighted this week.

We've also been collecting our favorite pet videos and pictures from reader submissions for our Pet of the Week line-up.

If you want your pet to be our Pet of the Week next week, follow the instructions at the end of this story to find out how.

Winner

This week there are two Pet of the Week winners, Heart and Soul who live in Augusta, Georgia, with owner Kate Logan.

Heart is a Shih Tzu and Poodle mix and 2-year-old Soul is a Shih Tzu and Bichon mix. In a video shared by their owner, they are delighted by a new stuffed toy.

In the video, Soul's delight is clear as he eyes up the new toy, and Heart is in hot pursuit to be part of it.

"Heart and Soul, are just that, though. They are my heart and soul," Logan told Newsweek. "I have many wonderful, friends and family, however, when I come home, Heart and Soul are always there, waiting to greet me, as if I were a plush toy!"

Finalists

Our first finalist this week is Doc, a 6-year-old pup who lives with owner Char Laney in Wisconsin.

"My husband Steve and I adopted Doc and his sister about six years ago from a rescue," Laney told Newsweek.

A mixed breed, he is an attention loving dog who barely leaves his owner's side.

"He loves going for rides, kids and his daily walks," said the owner.

Next up this week is Louis, best friend of owner Janua Beeks.

"I adopted him when I saw one of my local animal shelters, filled to bursting with animals," Beeks told Newsweek. "Louis was 3 months old and was one of eight puppies that had been found abandoned along with both of his parents."

When she took him home, they soon discovered he had contracted kennel cough, and took him to the vet to get treatment.

"A week went by, and Louis wasn't getting better, in fact he was getting sicker," Beeks recalled. "I took Louis back to the vet, and this time they did X-rays. Louis had pneumonia, and the vet didn't think he would make it."

After two days in the vet hospital though, Louis was well enough to come home.

"He is truly my miracle puppy and the light I never knew was missing from my life," said Beeks.

Last but not least this week is Rusty, a yellow Labrador who lives in Wyoming with owner Lonnie Schultz.

Just four months old, he has been keeping warm despite temperatures below -35.

"I thought that Rusty would like a nice toasty hat," Schultz said.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.