A GECKO who can tell the time and two chinchillas who are experts in Parkour and named after famous fictional characters are among your adored animals.
Vinny, Gandalf and Geralt are joined by an enormous Maine Coon cat, one very demanding kitty and a pleading Jack Russell terrier in our weekly column which puts your pets centre stage.
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We love putting the spotlight on our readers creatures great and small - anything feathered, furred, slimy or scaly!
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MEET Gandalf and Geralt the chinchillas who are experts in Parkour and love to hunt for Cheerios around their Southampton home.
TWO-year-old Leopard Gecko Vinny, a graduate of Southampton Reptile Shop in Merryoak, is so clever he can even tell the time!
IT'S party time for cuddly Maine Coon Basil. He is enormous, weighing 28lbs, and loves to get into mischief!
OPAL the cat demands a lot of attention, is very vocal and loves to sunbathe! Here she is as a kitten, the last in a locally bred litter.
JACK Russell terrier Tillie-May has reached the ripe old age of 15. She's a lovely companion and is pictured asking for help to get on the sofa!
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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