Here then, are some photos of people across Hartlepool with their furry friends – and some not so furry reptiles.
13. Star Pet
Cat owners Sophie and Jamie Edmenson are delighted that their cat Toffee won the Star Pets contest in 2013. Photo: TY
14. Special guest
Eileen Hoey from For Paws Pet Shop shows Langley House Care Centre resident Mary Wood a blue-tongued skink in 2015. Photo: Frank Reid
15. Dave and Pedro
Dave Shaw is pictured with his pet dog Pedro in 2015. Photo: Other, third party
16. Reunited
These cats have been reunited with their owner at Oxford Pets in 2006. Photo: DP
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