For International Dog Day (Friday, August 26) we’re putting the spotlight on your beloved family pets to celebrate all of the happiness those perfect pooches bring to your life.
Founded in 2004, the awareness day celebrates dogs of all breeds and shines a light on those across the globe who still need to be adopted or re-homed.
Ahead of International Dog Day’s arrival this weekend, we called on North East families to share their own photographs and messages in honour of their animals.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate how much happiness, love and warmth pets bring into our homes.
Thank you to everyone who contributed a photo – we’re just sorry we can’t share them all!
17. Forty winks
Zoe says BMO can only get comfortable with plenty of cushions. Well, we think International Dog Day means it's time to relax. Photo: Zoe Lea
18. Good girl
Kyra, age 11, still has those puppy eyes! She'll get her own way every day - not just on International Dog Day. Photo: Michelle Houlis Sayers
19. We are family
Mum Emmy and baby Nelly enjoy a snuggle on the sofa for International Dog Day. How sweet are they! Photo: Leila Anderson
20. Hard at work
No job too big, no pup too small! Theo James working through his list of tasks in the home office - there's no time to relax, even on International Dog Day. Photo: Leanne Baxter