Thoughtful cavapoo Charlie takes a well-earned rest after an enthusiastic swim in the burn! The seven-year-old is adored by Caitlin, Claire and Bill Strowger in Aberdeen.
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 winner is the fun-loving Fox red Labrador Austin.
With the help of owner Erin Scorgie, from Brechin, Austin practices flyball weekly and will be taking part in Crufts next year.
Check out our gallery below
Fox red Labrador Austin soars through the air as he demonstrates his flyball skills. The speedy pooch and his owner Erin Scorgie, from Brechin, only took up the sport recently. They practise weekly at Carnoustie, and Austin is going to Crufts 2023 with the Scottish Junior Flyball Team.
Lorraine Tennant from Portlethen has a lovely model of the perfect cat on her windowsill. No, wait! It’s fabulous Fudge the house cat keeping an eye out for birds landing in the garden.
We’re told Casper’s always on the lookout for treats, but he looks cool, calm and collected in this snap from owner Nicola MacInnes, who lives on the Megginch Estate, Errol.
Handsome Rufus, who’s owned by Grant and Raeanne Cumming, of Turriff, looks windswept and interested as he contemplates cattle belonging to his ‘grandparents’.
Aptly named Bonnie the 16-week-old cockapoo outshines even the lovely flowers as she soaks up the sun in her great-grandmother’s garden with Scott Adams of Port Elphinstone.
One-year-old cocker spaniel Tucker, owned by Garry McGingle and Lucy Christie, of Elgin, takes a rest in the garden.
Not everyone can pull off a hat… But Skye does it in some style! The lovely lass from Turriff enthusiastically channels the festival spirit for Laurel Christie.
Bingo and Bongo, 12-week-old kittens belonging to Lucy and Sandy Douglas, peek out of a farm building window at Backhill Farm, Kinellar.
There’s nothing better than a walk with pals for Gizmo, Angus and Charlie. The trio, owned by Eileen Barnett, were enjoying a visit to Kinnaber Woods.
A wee head massage hits the spot for Isa after a long day on the croft. The contented puss lives in Barvas, Isle of Lewis, with Catherine Macmillan.
Don’t look so surprised by your first trip to a groomer, Rocco – you were this handsome all along! He lives with Andrew, Kirstin and Ruth Laing in Nairn.
Sula, aged eight months, is snapped on her holiday in Skye by owner Gwyneth Bruce, of Edinburgh.
Now, that’s an impressive skill! Dan the border collie chose his own unique pose to adopt when John D Morrison got the camera out in Sand, Shetland.
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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