This week, an astonishing dog, a Guinness World Records holder, impressed us with a new trick, and a woman traveled over 330 miles to adopt a cat that was returned to a shelter. Along with these tales of internet fame, we've been compiling our favorite images and clips of Newsweek readers' furry friends for our Pet of the Week. If you'd like your pet to be featured in next week's showcase, follow the instructions at the end of this article.

One-year-old cat Jack, who mysteriously showed up near his owner's mailbox, is this week's Pet of the Week. "I heard a small persistent meow," shared Jenelle Hardwick, a resident of California.

She instantly fell in love with Jack and brought him indoors. Despite being a ginger kitten, Jack quickly adapted to his surroundings and displayed an unexpected personality - behaving more like a puppy. "He always believed he was a puppy because I treated him like one," admitted Hardwick. She promptly taught him to walk on a leash, and soon they were exploring the neighborhood together. Jack can also perform tricks like rolling over.

English Bulldog Hannibal enjoys trips to the flea market. Our first finalist is Hannibal, an English bulldog who resides with his family in New York. "We adopted Hannibal when he was 2 years old, as his former owner was retiring him from the show ring due to cherry eyes," Nancy Scheidt informed Newsweek.

Cherry eye is a common occurrence in English bulldogs and other short-faced breeds, resulting in inflammation and protrusion of the tear gland in the third eyelid. Hannibal, who will turn 12 next month, adores car rides and outings to the flea market in his dog stroller. "He is a familiar sight there, bringing smiles to both children and adults," Scheidt mentioned. "He receives plenty of attention and even hugs from random passersby."

New dog parents Sprocket and Rosie attentively watch over their newborn puppies. Meet Sprocket and Rosie, who recently welcomed their first litter of pups. "They seem to have a knack for parenting," noted owner Evie Allred.

"I caught them checking in on the little ones and even caught them sharing a kiss." The couple introduced four puppies to the world - two girls named Judy and Janey, along with two boys named Astro and Elroy. "As you might have guessed, we named them all after characters from the Jetsons."

Rescue cat Wiggle, initially underweight, is now thriving in his new home with his owner. Our next entry is Wiggle, a tuxedo cat who entered his owner's life last year. "He appeared on my back porch in July 2023 in a critical condition, weighing a mere 7.5 ounces," shared owner Joey Justiss. "Now, he is a healthy and content 8-plus-pound feline.

" Wiggle now enjoys snuggling and playing with his toys in his new environment. "The universe blessed me with this little bundle of joy," expressed Justiss.

Last but not least is Diesel, an adorably unconventional Pomeranian according to his owner, who resides in Alberta, Canada with Amber Goodman. Rescue by the Edmonton Humane Society, Diesel's favorite activities include car rides, swimming, playing with frogs, and socializing with other canines. "He greets everyone he meets warmly and is quite sociable, thanks to the obedience classes he attended at the Humane Society," Goodman shared with Newsweek.

Do you have amusing or heartwarming videos or photos of your pet that you'd like to share? Send them to [email protected] along with some details about your furry companion for a chance to be featured in our next Pet of the Week segment.