THEY say we're a nation of animal lovers. And who could doubt it looking at these five cute furry friends.
We've been asking readers to send us photos and stories about their pets and you've been more than happy to oblige.
We shine a spotlight on Hampshire pets every Saturday in paper and online.
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This week's delightful dogs and cuddly cat include a border terrier who has starred on stage as a famous canine character and a Tibetan terrier who loves eating carrots!
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MEET loveable Cavashon Mia. The three-year-old Hampshire pooch is posing while poking her tongue out and showing us all who is boss!
THIS is Rosie the 11-year-old Tibetan terrier who loves carrots, exploring new places and sitting on the windowsill keeping an eye on the world.
MABEL the border terrier is a star of the stage! She appeared as Toto in a production of The Road to Oz at Theatre Royal Winchester.
TUPPENCE the Doberman catches the ball perfectly and makes an excellent goalkeeper. Here she is waiting patiently for a biscuit.
SLEEPY Katie the cat is so affectionate. The 13-year-old was rescued from Second Chance Animal Rescue in West End in 2008.
Pets
FROM doting dogs and cuddly cats to bonny bunnies and huggable hamsters, pets are an enormous part of our lives. Whether it's a four-legged friend, brightly-coloured bird or fascinating fish, they become part of the family. A cherished part of our day to day life. To celebrate the role pets play, we'd love to see your pictures and put them firmly in the spotlight - where they belong. Send us your photos and details here and we'll print as many as we can in the paper and online.
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