The annual campaign’s theme for 2021 is named Pets and People: Caring For Each Other and encourages pet owners to share how their animal has helped them through a difficult 12 months.
Each year, the campaign works to promote responsible pet ownership and share the benefits of our treasured pet companions.
Dozens of readers got in touch with us on social media to post their precious photographs and tell us a little bit about their pets. Here are some of your stories.
1. Bob
Amanda Henderson said: "My mam lost her partner to cancer two years ago and got Bob, he has been her best friends ever since." Photo: Amanda Henderson
2. Milo
Alicia Chapman said: "Milo aged 9 ... not loving his Christmas outfit from 2019." We love it Milo! Photo: Alicia Chapman
3. Sheldon
Andy Barron said: "Here’s four-year-old Sheldon who we nearly lost due to health problems within the first week of having him. But now he is ok and doing canny and is a huge part of the family even if he has us up from 6am.” Photo: Andy Barron
4. Boo
Kaiti Fletcher said: "Boo got me out twice a day for a year even when I could have pulled the covers over and given up.” Photo: Kaiti Fletcher