Do you recognise anyone in these photos of people and their pets?

From household pets to exotic reptiles: 17 retro photos of people in Hartlepool and their furry friends

By Madeleine Raine

Published 11th Apr 2025, 17:24 BST

Many households these days have pets – from cats and dogs to hamsters and gold fish.

Here then, are some photos of people across Hartlepool with their furry friends – and some not so furry reptiles.

1. Claws n Paws

Erika and Paul Nugent are pictured with two of the animals at the Summerhill Lane Claws n Paws Animal Rescue Centre in 2009. Photo: TC

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2. Hard at work

Marta Kasperek enjoys her time working at Tweddle Farm in 2005. Photo: Frank Reid

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3. Zoolab

Zoolab comes to the central library in 2009. Photo: LH

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4. Raffle winner

Norman Stephens (centre) from Horden Football Club is the raffle winner at Tweddle Farm in 2009. Pictured alongside him is Denise and Peter Wayman, owners of Tweddle Farm. Photo: LH

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