Youngsters and staff from the Sunshine Day Nursery with their new tortoise from Lee's Pets and Aquatics owner Lee Martin. Remember this from five years ago?Youngsters and staff from the Sunshine Day Nursery with their new tortoise from Lee's Pets and Aquatics owner Lee Martin. Remember this from five years ago?
Youngsters and staff from the Sunshine Day Nursery with their new tortoise from Lee's Pets and Aquatics owner Lee Martin. Remember this from five years ago?

Retro pets - 15 animal magic scenes from Hartlepool and East Durham over the years

It’s that aww moment in our retro coverage when we look back at some very special nostalgic scenes.
By Chris Cordner
Published 26th Feb 2020, 16:45 BST

Here are a series of scenes from pet shops – and general Hartlepool and East Durham animal cuteness - to warm your hearts. So whether it’s a perfect pooch that melts your heart or a cute cat, we have photos of them all.

Take a look at our 15 photos and see how many memories they bring back.

And why not get in touch to share your own memories of Hartlepool’s past that you would like to see in the spotlight.

A photo from Angelica's Pets and Aquatics in 2009. Does this bring back memories?

1. Ahh the memories from 2009

A photo from Angelica's Pets and Aquatics in 2009. Does this bring back memories? Photo: LH

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Remember this lovely scene from 15 years ago?

2. The Raby Road pet shop in 2005

Remember this lovely scene from 15 years ago? Photo: DP

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The Mutt and Co pet boutique shop in Hartlepool. Owner Amy Norris is pictured with Pug Captain in 2017.

3. Mutt and Co in 2017

The Mutt and Co pet boutique shop in Hartlepool. Owner Amy Norris is pictured with Pug Captain in 2017. Photo: Stu Norton

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Back to 2007 for this view of a giant rabbit at the Pet Shack in York Road.

4. Now that's a rabbit!

Back to 2007 for this view of a giant rabbit at the Pet Shack in York Road. Photo: FLR

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