Many readers have rescued their pets from cases of neglect, abuse, or abandonment.
With Christmas fast approaching and the rising cost of living, rescue charities have seen an influx of pets needing to be rehomed.
The RSPCA – the lead animal charity – has issued a call for animal lovers to consider adopting a pet as many rescue centres are full to bursting.
There are also many independent rescue charities in the area, giving dogs and cats a second chance.
We asked Chad readers to share photos and stories of their rescued pets, to spread the word of the type of impact a rescued pet can have.
For a full extensive list of submissions, visit rb.gy/6pij6r
Here are 55 photos sent in by Thursday, November 23, of rescue pets in the area – rehomed by our readers.
5. Part of the family
Melanie also adopted Boo from Cats Protection at four-months old, after Boo (a kitten at the time) had been found in a hedgerow. She has been with Melanie's family for seven-eight years now. Photo: Melanie Wilkins
6. Loves a belly tickle
"Pebbles was rescued as a kitten from a Barn with the rest of her litter and her feral mum. Now she’s 12 and happy to let you fuss her (on her terms only) and occasionally when she forgets herself - she will succumb to a belly tickle," said Alison. Photo: Alison Turner
7. Adorable
Madeleine shared a photo of her two rescue dogs - Annie and Sammy. They have lived with Madeleine for eight years. Photo: Madeleine Tucker
8. Rehomed from Mansfield Cat Rescue
Angus and Bruce were rescued from Mansfield Cat Rescue 18 months ago. Photo: Harriet Wudd