Pet portraits: Dolly Part-hen rules the roost not just 9 to 5, but 24/7

Ruling the roost this week is Dolly Part-hen who took the number one spot with her egg-cellent photo.

And Dolly is sure to ruffle some feathers with her prize win at home in Newport-on-
Tay.

From cute cats to picture paw-fect pooches and gorgeous guinea pigs, we’ve been sent a range of photos that are sure to raise a smile.

We’ve also been given a glimpse of what some of your four-legged friends got up to over the festive period including getting tangled in the tinsel and Elf on the Shelf antics.

Pet portraits of the week

Adorable Archie is after something in Knock, Moray. Luckily, Lisa Robertson is on hand!

The fabulously named Dolly Part-hen rules the roost in Newport-on- Tay. Beverley Harrow tells us her feathered friend had just seen off a pheasant before this photo – Dolly has beauty and brawn!

Stupendous Sully is king of Aberdeen beach while out with Jemma, Paul, Ryan, Libby and Emmie Buxton from Kemnay.

Patient pup Oso’s fabulous fur almost camouflages him in the snow in Lhanbryde. Freya McIntosh spotted him though!

What have you just heard, Skye? We hope it was Graeme<br />and Sarah Sharp announcing: ‘Walkies!’ in Kintore.

Effortlessly glamorous Luna raises the style stakes for pets everywhere! The tiny trendsetter, who lives with Morgan Grubb, brought some razzle dazzle to Trottick Ponds in Dundee.

Small but mighty Archie the cairn terrier exemplifies his breed with a hero pose atop a cairn at Bruar Falls. The handsome chap lives with Keith Macleod in Bridge of Tilt.

Our search for ‘Snuggle we’d most like to join’ is over! Pablo the Frenchie and Winston the bulldog cuddle up in Portlethen. We hope they let Samantha Burnett squeeze in!

Terrific Turbo the Tortoise snuggled in with Santa He enjoyed his first Christmas with owner Nicola Gillies in Newburgh.

Elf on the Shelf is fine and everything, but it can’t match elf on the Sunny! Jan Grant had some festive fun in Macduff.

Curious cat Bella scaled the tree and became the best bauble ever! She lives in Newburgh with her owner Nicola Gillies.

OK, we agree that all baby animals are cute… but come on! Can any of them really out-cute Parker? The precious puppy belongs to lucky Sherylanne Green from Aberdeen.

We confess, Freddie. If we could lick snow off our noses, we would! The lovely lad lives with Amanda Porter in Aberdeen.

Smashing Sophie smiles for the camera! The equine beauty is Michelle Leach’s companion in Aberdeen.

Forget Dr Dolittle – at just nine years old, Katie Harding is clearly already the next pet whisperer! Guinea pigs Ginger and Shadow line up for the perfect picture with cockapoo Ella in Inverurie.

Who needs money or fame? True happiness is a walk in the woods! Roscoe spreads the joy at Millbuies Country Park with Dawn Gregory from Elgin.

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 Pet Planet 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.