My Aussie Bulldog Zeus having a snooze. Sarah Gatt.

My best friend Zac helping to collect fire wood. Shirley Eason.

Whitey is a one year and two months old male. T McGregor.

My dog Sej is a very clever, chocolate Border Collie and a very cute one at that! Blake Mueller.

My kitten Sox snuggling into my jeans. Kelly.

Our little Chihuahua puppy Ren Hoek (from Ren & Stimpy). He is just as cheeky as the real Ren Hoek, if not more! Shanny Barton.

I’ve got to grow a lot to match these paws. Ah, it’s a hard life being this cute. Mason.

Our loveable Shi Tzu puppy Pickles. Danielle Robins.

My cute lizards – Netty (front) is one and a half years old, and Nelly is one year old. They are posing for the camera. They are Central Netted Dragons. Petra Burghart.

Our dog Fatty resting. David and Fiona Lale.

My two dogs Boston and Missi. Kelly.

This is a photo of our dog “Buddy” (Bull Arab/Mastiff Cross) with a new addition to the family “Mia” (our orphaned lamb). Kylie.

Ballerina beagles.

My pets Ninja (black cat) and Ash (grey cat) are the cutest pets in the world and love to show off for the cameras.

Here is my daughter 3, Jasmine holding her new chihuahua Bow Bow.

Here is a pic of our two puppies Will & Grace on their 2nd birthday.

My rabbit Rufus and my boxer Bo, how cute is that!

Tug of war with garden hose between my grandson Lauchlan, 17 mths old, and Zoe, a friend’s puppy, 3 mths old. Stewart Allan.

Doggy love!

Here is a photo of my three dogs, from left; Lucy (Basset/Foxy cross) aged 14, Jack (German Shorthaired Pointer) aged 13 and Tess (German Shorthaired Pointer) aged 3.

This is our 3 month old chocolate and white bordie collie Max, isn’t he adorable? We love him so much!

— Natalie and David

My dog Clyde is nine years old and my best friend. He loves me unconditionaly. As he is getting older, when we play ball, I let him decide when he has had enough. He just picks up his ball and walks to the car or to the back of the house. Understanding he is getting older, and he now knows what is best for him, and giving him that respect, is showing my love for him.

— Ann

Puggy, a 3-year-old Pug X Maltese poses for the camera trying to act innocent…

— Jaynelle

This is a picture of my gorgeous girl, Salty. I’ve had her from the moment she came out of her mother. She and my partner Rua are my best mates.

— Helen

Our boy Buddy on the left at 2 months with his adult friend. He is 6 months now and 27 kilos.

— Kendal

This is my beautiful Bull Terrier, Sabre. She is 2 years old and very special to me, I love her to bits.

— Michelle

Tinky is a tonkinese cat.

— Katrina

This is our little mate Riley, an Aussie Terrier/Blue Heeler Cross (can’t get more Aussie than that)! He is such a good boy and is much loved. Cheers! Sue, Happy Valley, SA.

My gorgeous puppy Boxer.

— Zoe

Two live teddy bears!

— Dinah

Felix Fluffytail is waiting at PetRescue.com.au for someone to love. He has a magnificent big fluffy tail and super soft black medium length hair. He’s suitable for most families as he absolutely loves kids and is friendly towards everyone (dogs and other cats included!). To find out more about Felix and see the hundreds of other animals waiting for a new home, go to www.petrescue.com.au

Felix has been desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and flea treated.

Our yellow lab Dakota and our cat Handsome. They are so devoted to each other.

— Sandi

Pumbaa (left) and Juju (right) are furry little best friends.

— Karl

Our cat Pepper with two new friends!

— Judy

All rugged up against the winter cold, these two are tuckered out!

— Tina

This is my Bailey baby… with his “brother”!

— Brenda

We have quite a few photos of these two mates together!

— Shannon

This is Womble and that soccer ball is his absolute best friend!

— Michele

Marley loves to play with everyone. Here, he’s playing “Guess which one I am!”.

— Bree

This my best friend, Billdog. He opens the front door for visitors, guards my room as I sleep, but best of all he can make everything good with just a look.

— Jessica

Here are our dogs, Maggie and Trixie, having a great time at our local beach. They love the water!

— Andra

Ruby ruptured her cruciate ligament and while she was all rested up on the lounge, Max was her protector, making sure no one could hurt Ruby’s leg.

— Jade

Tiggr and the little one, Nicki, join forces to give me the look of “Please can we come inside now?”

— Karen

My two gorgeous girls Missy (black lab) Holly and (gold) were a surprise Christmas gift. They always sleep with one paw around the other … even though Holly snores louder than Dad!

— Stacey

“When Turkish (who gets called ‘Turkey Boy’ or ‘Turk’) was a puppy, he loved posing for the camera.”

— Clair

“This is a picture of our much loved border collie Madison during one of her daily walks.”

— Tracy

“This is our new puppy Simba at 9 weeks. It’s true when they say ‘It’s just like raising a child’ but we love her already.”

— Angela

“This is a photo of Rusty sitting on a step on Christmas Day. Rusty is a red and white border collie and they are rare.”

— Samantha

“Here, Muppet can see I have food in my hand!”

— Lauren

“This is our girl Bear on her favourite spot, the outdoor furniture. I told her I wanted a photo, so she struck a pose and stuck out her tongue, the cheeky chops!”

— Karen

“Ruby is a playful 2.5-year-old labrador X border collie. She is very excitable but calms down so I can take a photo of her. She loves to pose for the camera.”

— Nicole

“This is my little, lovely, Gracie Grace.”

— Leisha

“This is our 12-month-old kelpie. His name is Buddy, aka Bud. He is very well-trained, therefore very well behaved. My mother even refers to him as one of the grandchildren. We love our Buddy!”

— Danielle

“Here is my little baby cockerspaniel Shakespeare who meets me at the gate every night after work.”

— Julie

“This is Heidi our beagle.”

— Stacy

“This is Tyson, our beautiful boxer, relaxing in comfort of my beanbag.”

— Rowena

“I’ve had Josie for two years and I could not have imagined a better, kinder, cleverer, more loving dog if I tried. She has the most beautiful nature. I love her very much, and she laps it up.”

— Nicole

“This is our beautiful boy, Cooper.”

— Marguerite

Pets have a way of forming an unbreakable bond — and not just with you. They are best mates with each other and, sometimes, with their toys! We celebrate pets who are Best Friends Forever.

This pet gallery features pictures of Woman’s Day readers’ adorable small dogs and pups. If you’d like to send in your own beloved pet pics please do so at the end of the slideshow. ————————————————————— What a cutttieeeeee xoxoxo — Shadia

Waiting for Mum! — Ros Elliott

Here is my 14yr old ‘Bogart’- who is my heart and soul — Sian

This is Spunky, He’s the most loyal and independent little dog i know! He loves to hang out and snuggle in bed with me he always knows how to put a smile on my face! — Cassiopia

This is Kasey, enjoying her daily munch on leaves! — Lucy Gannon

Our beautiful new King Charles Cavalier “Bella” just loved her new outfit form our recent trip to Bali. — Cassandra Mulders

This is my new pup Hudson, he just couldn’t keep his eyes open long enough to make it to his bed after lunch!! — Lorna

This is my adorable Border Collie pup Zac. His favourite pastimes are chasing the cat Taffy and butterflies. — Tracey Buckingham

This is Kuma at puppy school, though he hasn’t learnt much, too busy playing with all the other puppies. — Toni

My 11 week old Blue Heeler – already knows she is special — Lorraine Cameron ———————————————————————- Submit photos of your own adorable pets here!

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My name is Maisie. I’m the one with the big fluffy head and this is my best friend Snoopy.

We have lots of fun together and I chase her all day long. When she’s had enough she barks at me very loud. I am very very naughty but my family love me and Snoopy to bits.

Sent in by: Gaz and Sal

Meet Gerogia the doberman and Oscar the little jack russell sharing a moment.

Sent in by: Kathryn

These are my two 10-month-old girls, Molly and Daisy getting ready for a ride!

Sent in by: Nicole Angel

The VERY hard life of my staffies…

Sent in by: Kim Colborne

Gerite on the left and Cuda on the right have a very cuddly relationship.

Sent in by: Jill McGrath

My Blue Heeler Max with some of his new found friends.

Sent in by: Paula

Jack, Cody and Will go for a Sunday stroll in the park with my father.

Sent in by: Joyleen Christensen

Thelma and Louise: partners in crime!

Sent in by: Aaron

Topeka is always hanging around her Daddy.

Sent in by: Gail Cantor

My little babies Jazz (white) & Ziggy (Black).

Sent in by: Tracey Richardson

Our dog Crystall is not happy with the cat taking over her bone.

Sent in by: Deb

My two dogs Manu and Nikita changed my life.

Sent in by: Graciela

These are my dogs Peppi and Honey.

Sent in by: Terrie Parsons

My babies are wondering why I have to get ready and go to work.

Sent in by: Marie Cost-Chretien ———————————————————————- Submit photos of your own adorable pets here!

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My beautiful staffy Ronny loves his new baby kitten brother Pip. They are a very odd couple, but the best of friends.

Sent in by: Hayley

This is my little one. she somehow hurt her foot when i wasn’t home. she is a beautiful and brave little girl.

Sent in by: Barb

This is my dog nellie enjoying her time in the sun…

Sent in by: Corina Robinson

My playful little kittens would enjoy investigating everything!

Sent in by: Emily Chenoweth

Don’t you think we are cute?

Sent in by: Helen

This is my pup Ziggy and 2 hr old Jazz striking a pose on a sunny afternoon

Sent in by: Tracey

My babies are wondering why I have to get ready and go to work.

Sent in by: Marie Cost-Chretien

My two beautiful dogs Chevy & Cougar helping us out in the garden (supervising of course!).

Sent in by: Kelly McGough

Here are my babies 10 year olds Moet & Chandon in their hats, life jackets and Doggles – they love boating!

Sent in by: Lee Pritchard

“Love You!” “Love you more!” – Frankie (12 weeks) and Fergie (two weeks) practice at being just as cute as it gets.

Sent in by: Lynne Rose

My son david got a puppy for easter… so much better than chocolate mummy!

Sent in by: Kiejana ———————————————————————- Submit photos of your own adorable pets here!

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