GAZETTE readers have been sharing images of their furry friends for National Love Your Pet Day.
From big bouncing labradors to cute little ferrets Gazette readers clearly hold a lot of affection for their pets.
National Love Your Pets Day in February is a chance to shower your pet with affection as these pictures show which are a selection of images shared with the Gazette on Facebook.
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