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.

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Your pictures in honour of National Pet Month. Photo: UGC

. 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

. Milo
Alicia Chapman said: "Milo aged 9 ... not loving his Christmas outfit from 2019." We love it Milo! Photo: Alicia Chapman

. 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

. 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

. Abbie
Susan Embleton said: “Our Abbie who's 13. We lost her litter sister Ellie last May but Abbie has kept us going through our loss.” Photo: Susan Embleton

. Charlie
Andrea Field said: "Charlie has helped me keep to a semi routine, he needs to be fed, he needs to be walked twice a day. I've tried to keep positive but on wobble days he snuggles close as he just knows. He makes me laugh at his antics and is a brilliant ice breaker when we pass other dog walkers." Photo: Andrea Field

. Reggie
Ash Kay said: "My beagle Reggie hasn’t helped me one bit,. He's naughty, greedy and has selective hearing. He rolls in poo and destroys the bin, he gives me anxiety but I wouldn’t change him." Photo: Ash Kay

. Twix
Matthew Anderson said: "Twix loves being inside her bed. She was four years old in the middle of March but as cheeky as ever.” Photo: Matthew Anderson

. Betty
Helen Baker said: "My Betty, she’s eight, and we are both going through nerve pain in back and legs together love the face of this little cutie." Photo: Helen Baker

. Buddy
Carol Maddison said: "My boy Buddy, who is by my side night and day. Licks away my tears and never stops wagging his tail.” Photo: Carol Maddison

. Beau and Belle
Skye Tracey said: "Beau and Belle, 10 week old toy poodles. We went to buy and collect one dog and ended up leaving with Beau’s sister Belle too as we just couldn’t leave her on her own. Best thing we have done, bringing them home together.” Photo: Skye Tracey

. Floyd
Bethany Thomas said: "This is our frenchie Floyd. He is four years old and is the most loving dog with the best character and cutest face. He is my little shadow and my absolute world." Photo: Bethany Thomas



. Lola, Kenny and Reuben
Natalie Lascelles said: "Lola , Kenny and Reuben ... lots of nana naps together and cuddles.” Photo: Natalie Lascelles

. Pablo
Kayleigh Ford said: "My boy Pablo. He's just turned one. Had him since he was seven-eight weeks old. Literally the best thing to ever happen to us. He has our lives on a daily basis, but I wouldn’t change him for the world." Photo: Kayleigh Ford

. Harry
Yvonne Slater said: “A tough year for us. We, sadly, lost Harry last October after a horrendous year with him having heart failure. Missed every day.” Photo: Yvonne Slater

. Ebony
Jennifer Harrison said: "My baby girl Ebony, she's eight in 11 days time. She's my little shadow and loves to be cuddled. I've spent almost a year in doors shielding, working from home and she's been my little saviour." Photo: Jennifer Harrison

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