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Pet Portraits: Your pictures of the cutest companions in the region

Brilliant Benny looks every inch the model pup during his holiday in Orkney with Annalise Daughtrey from Skye.
Brilliant Benny looks every inch the model pup during his holiday in Orkney with Annalise Daughtrey from Skye.

Could your pet be the cutest in the region?

Put your opinion to the test with our weekly Pet Portraits gallery, where your beloved companion could be among the most adorable animals in the area.

This week’s top dog is the pawsitively adorable, Ellie. The four-year-old Staffie was rescued 15 months ago from Aberdeen SSPCA by William Mainland. Judging by her contented face in the lovely picture below, she is clearly now living her best life.


Check out our gallery below

Ellie the Staffie surveys her kingdom… Also known as William Mainland’s Dufftown garden.
“Duchess” Misty Sutherland of Badenscoth doesn’t have “owners”. Here she is relaxing after a stressful day ordering around her “staff” – the Sutherland family!
We’re sure you’ve heard all the puns, Pacha, so we’ll resist asking what you’ve spotted… Rebecca Hay’s gorgeous boy points the way in Peterhead.
We wonder if lovely Luna from Countesswells has any idea of how gorgeous she is? We’re sure Linsay Beedie tells her every day – we certainly couldn’t resist!
Marcus Flett from Buckie has sent us this lovely picture of his fish… Oh wait… It’s Willow the Bengal kitten who thinks she fits in this bowl. We just hope the fish got out first!
You don’t need to show off for us, Frank. We think you’re magnificent even without the clever trick! The good-looking gent stays in Macduff with Matthew and Suzi Bruce.
You don’t need to show off for us, Frank. We think you’re magnificent even without the clever trick! The good-looking gent stays in Macduff with Matthew and Suzi Bruce.
Rod and Avril Paterson claim Finn is waiting to cause havoc in Dundee. Surely not, Finn! But if you are, can we come too?
Jess looks deep in thought at Eunice McNaughton’s in Bridge of Earn. We’ve thought about it, Jess, and you’re ace!
Bhennie the border terrier and Ollie the golden retriever almost blend in with the undergrowth during their walk at Munlochy Bay. But their happy, handsome faces mean they’ll always stand out! The pair live in Inverness with Katja Korpilahti, Paul, and their two other dogs.
There’s triple trouble afoot in Perth! Actually, we suspect that with dad Sligachan, mum Uig and son Sleat around, Christine Adam has three times the fun!

If you would like to see your pet in the Your Life supplement, please send your high-resolution (good-quality) photographs to pets@dctmedia.co.uk

Please ensure you tell us your pet’s name, your own name and address, and where the picture was taken. There may be a short delay before it appears. Photos must be hi-res to print.

Each week, we will select a winning photograph and the lucky owner will receive a £50 Pets At Home gift card. At a time where costs are increasing, we’d like to make life a little easier for our readers. You can spend the voucher on essentials such
as food and bedding, or just spoil your furry friend with a new toy or some tasty treats.

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