These 18 cats have been giving their Mansfield owners a reason to smile during lockdown

We have put together a collection of sweet cat photos sent in by their owners showing how they have been spending their time during the three lockdowns.

Pets have been the only winners of the lockdowns over the last ten months.

With their owners forced to work from home they have had unlimited time with their best friends.

Click through this article to see the most adorable photos of pets sent in by our readers.

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