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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5. Molly and Poppy
Amy Louise shared this photo of her two dogs. Molly is 10 (left) Poppy is six (right) They have enjoyed walks in the woods and running around at the stables but most of all enjoyed there mum being home so much. Photo: Amy Louise
6. Ruby
Ruby the Cavapoo getting a lockdown haircut from owner Louise Taylor. Photo: Louise Taylor
7. Sparky
Ashley Armitage shared this photo of her dog Sparky, who sadly passed away recently. She says they spent lockdown together on long walks. Photo: Ashley Armitage
8. Alfie
Michaela Hayward shared this photo of her dog Alfie getting into the working from home spirit. Photo: Michaela Hayward