To mark National Pet Day 2024 in Dorset, we asked for pictures of your pets and you didn't disappoint. 

We received so many responses from proud pet owners wanting to show off their furry or feathered friends. 

National Pet Day has been celebrated on April 11 since 2006 as a means of celebrating pets and bringing attention to the needs of many waiting in shelters to be adopted.

Scroll down into this article to see your cute, cheeky and downright divine pets.

 

Community answers

Do you want to celebrate your beloved pet on National Pet Day?

"Send us your best photos of your pet and we'll include a selection in our special supplement and online"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Katie hannigan

What is the name of your pet?Elvis

What breed is your pet?Moggy

What is so special about your pet?Elvis loves Christmas and tinsel

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Dorset Echo: Elvis loving Christmas in his tinsel bedElvis loving Christmas in his tinsel bed

From Curtis Machen

What is the name of your pet?Truffle

What breed is your pet?French Bulldog

What is so special about your pet?She’s a big softy and loves nothing more than to be snuggled under a big blanket

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Dorset Echo: Truffle loves a scenic walk, her favourite being all the sights and smells along the Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot beach — but isn’t particularly fan of a camera in her faceTruffle loves a scenic walk, her favourite being all the sights and smells along the Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot beach — but isn’t particularly fan of a camera in her face

From Holly Kelly-Quick

What is the name of your pet?Buddy and Jovie

What breed is your pet?Rabbit - mini Lop

What is so special about your pet?They’ve just been bonded together thanks to Angel Rabbit rescue. They are the best house bunnies ever and love nibbling on sweet fruit

From Antony Carlile

What is the name of your pet?Mitzi VonMuffling

What breed is your pet?Dachshund

What is so special about your pet?She’s a three year old rescue that’s changed our lives,

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Dorset Echo: Mitzi VonMufflingMitzi VonMuffling

From Melissa Etches

What is the name of your pet?Ebony

What breed is your pet?Domestic Longhair Cat

What is so special about your pet?She’s so playful

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Dorset Echo: Ebony on my chairEbony on my chair

From Cheryl Cox Birtwistle

What is the name of your pet?Mork

What breed is your pet?Chihuahua

What is so special about your pet?Fun,loving,cheeky family guard dog

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Dorset Echo: Christmas is Morks favourite time of yearChristmas is Morks favourite time of year

From Izzy abbotts

What is the name of your pet?Otis

What breed is your pet?Huntaway cross collie

What is so special about your pet?He is special because he saved me from a really low time after being in a horrific car accident back in 2021. Otis helps with my anxiety and comes everywhere with me

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Dorset Echo: Me (Izzy. - left ) after running the lewis manning doggy dash 2 years after breaking my leg with Otis on rightMe (Izzy. - left ) after running the lewis manning doggy dash 2 years after breaking my leg with Otis on right

From Izzy abbotts

What is the name of your pet?Duffy

What breed is your pet?Domestic short hair cat

What is so special about your pet?Duffy is named because she is a duff of a cat. Duffy has dwarfism from an extremely rare condition called congenital hypothyroidism which was the first for our vet who has been working for over 25 years

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Dorset Echo: Duffy sat on the bedDuffy sat on the bed

From Duane Sharpe

What is the name of your pet?Coco

What breed is your pet?Budgie

What is so special about your pet?She has a Beautiful Colour and a very fast flyer

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Dorset Echo: Coco, the fastest budgie in the West and Bramble in the background, she's on of our 3 budgies, Bramble (green) & Skyler (White) she's the youngest of the two. She's loved by Scarlett (11) and Summer (14).Coco, the fastest budgie in the West and Bramble in the background, she's on of our 3 budgies, Bramble (green) & Skyler (White) she's the youngest of the two. She's loved by Scarlett (11) and Summer (14).

From Sarah pitcher

What is the name of your pet?Ash

What breed is your pet?Short hair domestic

What is so special about your pet?He’s very loveable, and can be a clown

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Dorset Echo: Ash who is 7 months oldAsh who is 7 months old

From Sacha Phillips

What is the name of your pet?Tanny

What breed is your pet?German shepherd cross

What is so special about your pet?My first foster that quickly turned to adoption

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Dorset Echo: Tanny on Weymouth BeachTanny on Weymouth Beach

From tracy heelis

What is the name of your pet?Luna

What breed is your pet?Staffing cross frenchie

What is so special about your pet?She is the most loving and caring little pooch, she loves cuddles with my daughter, loves sitting in the sun on the sofa watching the birds, she always has to sleep under my duvet for a good night's sleep, she enjoys playing with her ball, stealing my shoes and has taken over my dressing gown lol, I can't imagine life without luna, she has brought so much joy and happiness to me and my family, we just love her

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Dorset Echo: Luna is to busy watching the birds to eat her chewy stickLuna is to busy watching the birds to eat her chewy stick
Dorset Echo: Luna giving me a look because I asked her what's she's doing and I was disturbing herLuna giving me a look because I asked her what's she's doing and I was disturbing her

From Erika Taylor

What is the name of your pet?Ivy

What breed is your pet?Chihuahua

What is so special about your pet?I am deaf and ivy is amazing at helping me, she is very clever and will alert me to many sounds I may not hear around the home and when we are out. Every day she does more and more and surprises me. Many people see chihuahuas and think of snarling and biting, she is the most kindest gentle soul ever.

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Dorset Echo: Ivy Taylor chilling on the bed waiting for mum to come home from work.Ivy Taylor chilling on the bed waiting for mum to come home from work.

From Diana Nuca

What is the name of your pet?Nala

What breed is your pet?Maine Coon

What is so special about your pet?She is a massive fluffball

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Dorset Echo: ChillingChilling
Dorset Echo: Oh, hi thereOh, hi there
Dorset Echo: Mum, I look fat in these pictures, not happy!Mum, I look fat in these pictures, not happy!
Dorset Echo: Pretty girlPretty girl
Dorset Echo: Pretty eyesPretty eyes
Dorset Echo: Cat protection is activeCat protection is active

From Louisa Morris

What is the name of your pet?Jazz

What breed is your pet?Staffie

What is so special about your pet?She is just the sweetest girl an just wants to love everyone ans she loves a selfie

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Dorset Echo: Every time I leave the room I come back shes always in some sort of weird position with a bizarre face lolEvery time I leave the room I come back shes always in some sort of weird position with a bizarre face lol

From Natalie guillemer

What is the name of your pet?Loki

What breed is your pet?Ginger tabby

What is so special about your pet?We call him Loki the great. The most caring and mischievous boy we know. He enjoys cuddles and is quite the little man of our neighbourhood.

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Dorset Echo: Last summer when Loki was relaxing in the sun.Last summer when Loki was relaxing in the sun.
Dorset Echo: Parents of Loki Adam Wilson and Natalie guillemerParents of Loki Adam Wilson and Natalie guillemer

From Community contributor

What is the name of your pet?Peanut

What breed is your pet?Shorthair cat

What is so special about your pet?What isn't special about him. Firstly it was a girl kitten apparently and then at 4 months old, grew some massive testicles so he's been through a lot ;) but he's divine. Such a lap cat ❤️

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Dorset Echo: Peanut enjoyed a foot massage and then a napPeanut enjoyed a foot massage and then a nap
Dorset Echo: Peanut snoozing with his bestie, Pheebs. They sleep like this every night.Peanut snoozing with his bestie, Pheebs. They sleep like this every night.

From Katie Churchill

What is the name of your pet?Chase

What breed is your pet?Welsh springer spaniel

What is so special about your pet?Very smiley l, loves a good cuddle

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Dorset Echo: Chase & giraffe toy that lasted 2 minutesChase & giraffe toy that lasted 2 minutes
Dorset Echo: ChaseChase

From Emma

What is the name of your pet?1. Stanley 2. Toby 3. Vinnie

What breed is your pet?1. Toy poodle 2. Tortoise 3. Gerbil

What is so special about your pet?Weymouth Manor Care Home - reminiscing

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Dorset Echo: Stanley, 11 month old toy poodle meeting Sally at Weymouth Manor Care Home. Residents came together to celebrate National Pet Day and share fond memories of the beloved pets they have had over the years.Stanley, 11 month old toy poodle meeting Sally at Weymouth Manor Care Home. Residents came together to celebrate National Pet Day and share fond memories of the beloved pets they have had over the years.
Dorset Echo: Toby the Tortoise who is in his late 50's meeting Joan at Weymouth Manor Care HomeToby the Tortoise who is in his late 50's meeting Joan at Weymouth Manor Care Home
Dorset Echo: Vinnie the Gerbil meeting Tony Cash at Weymouth Manor Care Home.Vinnie the Gerbil meeting Tony Cash at Weymouth Manor Care Home.

From Marilyn

What is the name of your pet?Molly

What breed is your pet?Black Moggy

What is so special about your pet?The most adorable loving cat, with the loudest purr.

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Dorset Echo: In ecstasy.In ecstasy.

From Paul Rodrigues

What is the name of your pet?Enzo

What breed is your pet?Cat

What is so special about your pet?Handsome Boy

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Dorset Echo: Just chilling on the sky box. It’s warm.Just chilling on the sky box. It’s warm.

From Angela Cooper

What is the name of your pet?Mr Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennett.

What breed is your pet?Westie and Rottweiler .

What is so special about your pet?They are an odd couple but get on very well. Mr Darcy (Westie) took us adopting Miss Elizabeth Bennett despite him being 11 and her only being just over a year.

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Dorset Echo: Pride and no prejudice.Pride and no prejudice.

From Mrs Teresa A Mark

What is the name of your pet?Athos

What breed is your pet?British medium hair

What is so special about your pet?Rehome from Taylors having had a not very good beginning then repeated ear infections so ear canal sutured closed which has left athy with an inability to close his left eye which requires daily drops and gel

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Dorset Echo: My brave little soldierMy brave little soldier
Dorset Echo: I lead a very busy lifeI lead a very busy life
Dorset Echo: I have never seen water coming out of a tapI have never seen water coming out of a tap
Dorset Echo: On mummy's bedOn mummy's bed
Dorset Echo: Sitting in front of fireSitting in front of fire
Dorset Echo: Snuggled in my boxSnuggled in my box
Dorset Echo: Settling down for the night with mummySettling down for the night with mummy

From Kylie Lawson

What is the name of your pet?Koda (Bear)

What breed is your pet?American Bulldog

What is so special about your pet?Gets her head stuck in a baby gate. Will sleep on your bed to give the best cuddles.

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Dorset Echo: I just love her so much. Unfortunately Koda is no longer here, but she was the most loyal and kind dog ever. For my Koda Bear.I just love her so much. Unfortunately Koda is no longer here, but she was the most loyal and kind dog ever. For my Koda Bear.

From Tina toulson

What is the name of your pet?Nessy

What breed is your pet?Bearded dragon

What is so special about your pet?When Nessy comes out of brunation we know that warmer weather is here to stay. She has not let us down once in the 8 years we've had her.

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Dorset Echo: NessyNessy

From Tia Roos

What is the name of your pet?Red

What breed is your pet?Jackapoo

What is so special about your pet?She’s only a bit naughty. Plays with cats, children and mice. Thinks she is a hunter of squirrels.

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Dorset Echo: Having a cuppa in Weymouth town. Red likes to socialise when she’s not assisting the cats with their antics.Having a cuppa in Weymouth town. Red likes to socialise when she’s not assisting the cats with their antics.

From Emma

What is the name of your pet?Blue

What breed is your pet?Australian collie

What is so special about your pet?It’s his birthday on national pet day!

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Dorset Echo: I love my pressie!I love my pressie!

From Salli cory

What is the name of your pet?Charlie

What breed is your pet?Spaniel

What is so special about your pet?Unconditional love

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Dorset Echo: My loving spaniel CharlieMy loving spaniel Charlie

From Claire Whiting

What is the name of your pet?Maple

What breed is your pet?Cockalier

What is so special about your pet?She is incredibly friendly and loyal, and an amazing support dog.

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Dorset Echo: MapleMaple
Dorset Echo: MapleMaple

From Chris Oldham

What is the name of your pet?Diesel Oldham

What breed is your pet?Lurcher

What is so special about your pet?He is a rescued abandoned dog through Margaret Green and has become an amazing companion for our autistic boys.

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Dorset Echo: Taken at newton's cove while on his Sunday walk,  watching the birds on the seaTaken at newton's cove while on his Sunday walk, watching the birds on the sea

From Gemma white

What is the name of your pet?Callie

What breed is your pet?Unknown lol 😂

What is so special about your pet?She is a rescue , use to be a very naughty dog , now she is just amazing and we love her so much

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Dorset Echo: Callie our rescue dog , originally named MaryCallie our rescue dog , originally named Mary

From Karen Susan Washington

What is the name of your pet?Eddie & Pixie

What breed is your pet?Cross tabby/bengal cats

What is so special about your pet?They were recused from Macedonia last year during the scorching wild fires, they even have their own passports, which is more than I do currently! 🤣

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Dorset Echo: Brotherly and sisterly loveBrotherly and sisterly love
Dorset Echo: Yin YangYin Yang

From Community contributor

What is the name of your pet?Pippa

What breed is your pet?Dalmatian x Blue Merle Collie

What is so special about your pet?Reached 15 years of age

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Dorset Echo: Pippa from her younger daysPippa from her younger days

From Leonie Smith

What is the name of your pet?Sonny

What breed is your pet?German Shorthaired Pointer

What is so special about your pet?I haven't had to set an alarm in the morning since we bought him home two years ago

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Dorset Echo: We were on our way to Portland Bill last weekend when I had to stop and take this picture of Sonny grinning ear to ear  :-)We were on our way to Portland Bill last weekend when I had to stop and take this picture of Sonny grinning ear to ear :-)

From Paul George

What is the name of your pet?Röfy

What breed is your pet?Heinze 57. Possibly some vampire bat also.

What is so special about your pet?Was rescued from the mountains of Transylvania.

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Dorset Echo: ChillingChilling

From Richard Murgatroyd

What is the name of your pet?Bertie

What breed is your pet?Bernese mountain dog

What is so special about your pet?He's gormless but loveable

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Dorset Echo: Let sleeping dogs lieLet sleeping dogs lie

From Miranda Ross

What is the name of your pet?Coco

What breed is your pet?Bunny

What is so special about your pet?Super fluffy

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Dorset Echo: Happy National Pet Day!Happy National Pet Day!

From Sarah Lockie

What is the name of your pet?Mia

What breed is your pet?Mixed (jack russel/staffy)

What is so special about your pet?She’s so photogenic

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Dorset Echo: Mia is stood up wearing red sun glassesMia is stood up wearing red sun glasses

From Karryann Wilkinson

What is the name of your pet?Bethal

What breed is your pet?British bull dog

What is so special about your pet?She may be short but she's feisty and she gives the best cuddles

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Dorset Echo: Happy pup on a frosty morningHappy pup on a frosty morning

From Jackie Walker

What is the name of your pet?Anya Valentine

What breed is your pet?Domestic cat

What is so special about your pet?She's kept me going through the toughest of experiences and is a reminder every day of love.

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Dorset Echo: My little heartbeat of fluff that is my all.My little heartbeat of fluff that is my all.

From Sarah Tanner

What is the name of your pet?Floof

What breed is your pet?Common Long hair

What is so special about your pet?Floof was found in some reeds at the age of six weeks old by a bull terrier who thought he had made a new friend.

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Dorset Echo: Happy cat now seven months old.Happy cat now seven months old.

From Sophie dukes

What is the name of your pet?Trixi

What breed is your pet?Moggy

What is so special about your pet?She's very ditzy and my emotional support kitty

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Dorset Echo: ..

From Ann Haigh

What is the name of your pet?Coco

What breed is your pet?Lurcher cross

What is so special about your pet?So laid back and calm creature

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Dorset Echo: So alert and ready for zoomiesSo alert and ready for zoomies

From Miss Judith bellows

What is the name of your pet?Luna

What breed is your pet?Chihuahua.

What is so special about your pet?I get very ill a lot and she knows when I’m ill she’s only 6 months old but she will snuggle with me and give me kisses to try make me feel better

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Dorset Echo: Me feeling poorly and my little Luna looking after neMe feeling poorly and my little Luna looking after ne