Pet of the Week round three introduces new adorable fur babies

Maria, Mellow Yellow and Mighty Moe are some of the furry friends facing off in this week's Pet of the Week competition.

As usual, the stakes are high. Well, sort of. With these cuties, everyone is really a winner, but it's still a competition, and we need to award one of these fur babies the crown. Take a look through to learn everyone's story, and then it's time for that crucial decision.

Scroll to the bottom to select your favorite pet, and come back again to keep voting for them. Tap the link on each pet's name to learn how to adopt your favorite!

Voting at knoxnews.com will close at noon Oct. 15, and we'll announce this week's winner on Oct. 16.

Maria

How do you solve a problem like Maria? That's a question you won't be asking yourself, because this gal is no trouble at all.

Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

How do you solve a problem like Maria? That's a question you won't

be asking yourself, because this gal is no trouble at all. She was a mama who has finished taking care of her kittens − and now this sweet tabby lady is ready for someone to take care of her.

Varric

Varric is a big baby. This 10-month-old pup is happy go lucky and enjoys fetch, toy time and playing with his other puppy friends.

Young-Williams Animal Center

Varric is a big baby. This 10-month-old pup is happy-go-lucky and enjoys fetch, toy time and playing with his other puppy friends. He's social and tolerant and is ready to start growing into those big ol' paws.

Darcey

Darcey might have a few grays, but she's young at heart. This 8-year-old cutie pie was found all on her own and brought into the shelter by Animal Control. She's got lots of love to give and a fabulous personality.

Blount County Animal Center

Lavender

Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

Lavender is a German shepherd mix with incredible eyes that look almost purple. This 4-year-old, 45-pound nugget is a little sassy, but totally sweet, and her shelter says Lavender "considers every human an instant bestie."

Bungi

Bungi is too cute. He's a social butterfly, and thrives with dogs and people. Bungie is smart, playful, and according to his shelter,

Sevier County Animal Shelter

Bungi is too cute. He's a social butterfly, and thrives with dogs and people. Bungie is smart, playful, and according to his shelter, "will do anything for a little treat." Relatable! He's 3 years old and thought to be a border collie and labrador retriever mix.

Mellow Yellow

Knoxville might be the birthplace of Mountain Dew, but right now, it's all about Mellow Yellow. This adorable gal was found behind a Cracker Barrel and was quite scared an uncertain. Now, she's a little shy but is starting to warm up and slowly come out of her shell.

Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee

Knoxville might be the birthplace of Mountain Dew, but right now, it's all about Mellow Yellow. This adorable gal was found behind a Cracker Barrel and was quite scared and uncertain. Now, she's a little shy but is starting to warm up and slowly come out of her shell.

Mighty Moe

Mighty Moe is a 7-year-old German shepherd mix who has spent several long months at the shelter, and according to a Facebook post, he

Sevier County Animal Shelter

Mighty Moe is a 7-year-old German shepherd mix who has spent several long months at the shelter, and according to a Facebook post, he "has started to become depressed." Poor fellow! He's still a very good boy though, and is housebroken, knows commands and is great with adults, kids and other pups.

Louie

Louie has been having a ruff go of it at the shelter. This handsome guy is a 75-pound hunk who is working on his nervous demeanor. He's been overwhelmed at the shelter but is still friendly with other dogs and doing his best to persevere.

Blount County Animal Center

Helga

Knox Vintage Pet Project

Helga was taken in as a stray and surprised everyone when she turned out to be pregnant. She helped raise her little boy, but now she just wants to relax. She's a precious daschund who's about 7 years old and loves to play and cuddle. She's also a bit spunky and has some tricks up her sleeve. Helga will escape on you if you aren't careful.

Morris

Morris and his adorable puppy siblings have been growing up in the shelter so long they've nearly outgrown their kennels. This playful wiggle worm has the cutest ears and is full of personality.

Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

Morris and his adorable puppy siblings have been growing up in the shelter so long they've nearly outgrown their kennels. This playful wiggle worm has the cutest ears and is full of personality.

Nacho

Nacho is a professional relaxer. His rescue calls him a

Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee

Nacho is a professional relaxer. His rescue calls him a "boneless blob of love," and says he loves to sit in your lap, get lots of pets and chill the heck out. Nacho has an adorable snaggle-toothed smile and is already looking forward to his next cat nap.