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Relax, don't do it: readers' photos of chilled out petshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2015/feb/13/-readers-photos-of-chilled-out-pets-pictures
<p>For our latest pet assignment we asked our readers for photos of pets enjoying a relaxing moment.  From dozing dogs to a relaxing rabbit here are some of our favourites</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsCatsDogstheguardian.comEditorialFri, 13 Feb 2015 12:30:41 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2015/feb/13/-readers-photos-of-chilled-out-pets-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2015-02-25T11:47:59ZResource Content455329965Pets, Cats, Dogsalfthedog/GuardianWitnessBlending in: readers' pictures of camouflaged petshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2015/jan/16/blending-in-readers-pictures-of-camouflaged-pets
<p>For or latest pet assignment we asked you for photos of pets that blend into their surroundings.  Whether deliberately playing hide and seek with their owners, or accidentally camouflaged by their surroundings, here are some of our favourites</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/tom-stevens">Tom Stevens</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsCatsDogsAnimalsPhotographytheguardian.comEditorialFri, 16 Jan 2015 13:15:52 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2015/jan/16/blending-in-readers-pictures-of-camouflaged-petsGuardian readers, Tom StevensLife and style2015-02-25T11:48:48ZResource Content454203622Pets, Cats, Dogs, Animals, PhotographyTony Kendle/GuardianWitnessAdopted pets: readers' pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2014/aug/05/cats-dogs-adopted-pets-readers-pictures
<p>We asked you to share your photos of pets that you’ve adopted via GuardianWitness.  Here are some of our favourites<br></p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatsLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialTue, 05 Aug 2014 13:43:51 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2014/aug/05/cats-dogs-adopted-pets-readers-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2014-08-05T13:46:52ZResource Content443738840Pets, Dogs, Cats, Life and styleFractalX/GuardianWitnessShadow is a cross-breed with an awful lot of Carpathian Shepherd and Mioritic Shepherd in her.  Photograph: FAdopted pets – share your photos, videos and experienceshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/2014/jul/07/adopted-pets-share-your-photos-videos-and-experiences
<p>Dolly Parton has offered to adopt a dog left behind at Glastonbury.  Have you ever adopted a pet?  Share your stories, pictures and videos via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/erica-buist">Erica Buist</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsCatsDogstheguardian.comEditorialMon, 07 Jul 2014 10:47:05 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/2014/jul/07/adopted-pets-share-your-photos-videos-and-experiencesErica Buist, Guardian readersLife and style2014-07-07T11:00:42ZResource Content441455460Pets, Cats, DogsAdam Gray/SWNS.com/Adam Gray/SWNS.comDolly the dog, who was found at Glastonbury festival, could go home with namesake Dolly Parton.  Photograph: Adam Gray/SWNS.comPets and their favourite toys: readers' pictures and videoshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/2014/jun/09/pets-dogs-cats-favourite-toys-readers-pictures-videos
<p>We asked you to share photos of your pets with their favourite toys. 
Here's a selection of some of your adorable cats, dogs and birds with
their little friends<br></p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsCatsDogsLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialMon, 09 Jun 2014 09:36:20 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/2014/jun/09/pets-dogs-cats-favourite-toys-readers-pictures-videosRachel Obordo, Guardian readersLife and style2014-06-21T03:00:52ZResource Content433651113Pets, Cats, Dogs, Life and stylelynnfot/GuardianWitnessGilbert and his Frisbee.  Photograph: lynnfotHalloween pets - readers' pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/oct/30/halloween-pets-cat-dog-readers-pictures-pumpkin
<p>We asked you to share your photos of Halloween pets via GuardianWitness.  From a guinea pig in a pumpkin to a cat with scary teeth, here is a selection of your best pictures</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatsHalloweentheguardian.comEditorialWed, 30 Oct 2013 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/oct/30/halloween-pets-cat-dog-readers-pictures-pumpkinGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-10-31T10:19:40ZGallery421266053Pets, Dogs, Cats, HalloweenPhilip Deacon/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/624524">The whippet mummy returns</a> - he comes in search of bonesDoowopski/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/614519">Cat Bat</a>OxfordBiker/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/620463">She'll do anything for a sausage!</a> 'Pearl, our border terrier, getting ready for trick or treat.  The costume was just about endured!'sophiewellstood/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/615566">Poppy</a>: 'At weekends I like to be called Satan'Jo Munro/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/609237">Mylo the Ewok:</a> 'Mylo wearing his handmade Ewok suit!'fishtea/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/609067">My Cat:</a> 'Sometimes I'm just scared'SpaceCaptainTheodore/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/607389">Blossom the baby guinea pig in a pumpkin:</a> 'No pigs were harmed in the taking of this photo – she was quite happy, and shortly after the photo was taken she started tucking in to the sides of the lantern'Langhammer/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/608036">Murphy, compliant as ever:</a> 'I've got a sore head …'ID4760745/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/616701">Paisley's Pumpkin:</a> 'Paisley seemed keen to show me how much he resembled the carving in the pumpkin'LondonPhoDOGrapher/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/619022">All Dogs Matter Halloween dog walk</a>mayo_b/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/620394">Pumpkin cat</a>Canadianguardianfan/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/618880">Yoda Rocket:</a> 'Look cute, I do?'sybil421/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/620839">Sybil:</a> 'This Halloween I will be mostly wearing orange with a scattering of bats'ID5719776/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/621995">I'm your treat:</a> 'Alvaro playing the cute little cat in the basket … We know it's a trick but we can't help falling for it!'extrasweater/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/615485">Medieval mutt:</a> 'Zoe the staffordshire bull terrier, resplendent but unimpressed'Ferret_fancier/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/622069">I vant to dreenk your blood</a>LondonPhoDOGrapher/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/619005">All Dogs Matter Halloween dog walk</a>hirepeggysue/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/608360">Heeeere's Johnny!</a>sarrahwill/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/607244">Devil Dog:</a> 'Daisy the basset hound in her devil costume'Father Bill Haymaker/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/619826">The Venerable Mr Piddles HATES Halloween!</a> 'Already suffering from having to wear a clerical outfit for his duties as a pastoral assistant for a priest, Mr Piddles dreads any occasion that requires fancy dress!'JustJusty/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52613912e4b0010b6627a9dc/620619">My dog is trying to be scary</a>Pets acting like humans – readers' pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/oct/23/pets-like-humans-readers-pictures
<p>We asked you to share your photos of pets that look like humans.  From social media-savvy guinea pigs to a Sherlock Holmes lookalike, here is a selection of your best photos</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatsLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialWed, 23 Oct 2013 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/oct/23/pets-like-humans-readers-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-10-23T12:58:45ZGallery420758145Pets, Dogs, Cats, Life and styletrtonw3/GuardianWitnessThe dog that came in from the cold: 'Photo of Chief (RIP) who was rescued from the streets.  I miss him madly'Flamfoo/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/577565">Pico loves a glass of champagne</a>ID467710/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/593686">Wet Basile now drying herself</a>Arita McLopez/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/583698">Give it to me straight!</a> 'Enjoying Mexico's independence day with my favourite drink …'Ibpreston/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/577511">'Our late cat Krycek enjoying a spot of poker with the family …'</a>DavidDianne Hughes/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/596908">Bailey doing a spot of gardening</a>Jordan Harvey/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/578788">Like owner, like pet</a>ID5508938/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/590207">Lord Rafferty</a>: 'My little dog Rafferty in aristocratic mode, watching over his (little) kingdom'djdavid/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/580830">Luna driving our car</a>: 'We were getting tired on our way to England via Calais/Dover so we let Luna drive the last 100km through northern France. ( Honest)'MissRatty/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/590498">Stealing a dummy from his baby cousin</a>: 'Baby drops his dummy and Tobias thinks he'd rather like one.  Just after this, he also ran off with the baby's blanky, made a bed for himself and fell asleep!'HenBrambler/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/575804">Midge does iChat</a>: 'The lovely Midge – now sadly departed – keeping in touch with my niece Hannah, using my MacBook'Lydia Bertrand Hutchinson/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/591213">Bedtime stories</a>DanielaM/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/582467">You sit, I'll drive</a>: 'My boyfriend's beyond spoilt springer spaniel, Oushie, in the driver's seat after he was left to his own devices for just a few minutes in a car parked outside a shop.  He is also the only dog I've met that won't touch any meat unless it's cooked …'Ja Son/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/576764">'Otiose' selling ice-cream</a>LydenLeaf/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/586206">I am pleased to meet you!</a> 'Spot is the occasional social butterfly.  If she's not mingling with her fellow household pets, she is taking her time to know the human beings that surround her'nicecommentsonly/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/589974">Laura the coronet guinea pig checking her Facebook</a>lostindenmark/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/582511">Fletcher only reads fiction</a>: 'He tried to hide his ability, but the truth will out'ID971964/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/583165">Life imitating art, imitating life</a>: 'Sandy has his own recliner, but sits in it upright with his chest puffed out and stares right at you from underneath his own portrait, surveying his kingdom.  Makes me laugh every time'TinyMind/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/591990">Watching for the postman</a>: 'Moose, waiting for the postman to deliver his new toys'vhughes1/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/576296">Shucking corn</a>: 'Abigail likes to help with the groceries, especially in corn season'Nadja Chetcuti/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/577220">Sophie the pianist</a>: 'Sophie lives with a jazz musician.  One day she decided to give it a shot and create her own melody'JanKings/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/591190">It's bedtime, put the book away!</a>Laura B. Doyle/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/593844">Police dog 'Bobby' making an arrest!</a>Bexy/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/524bd90be4b00c9d0a8110d2/598128">Dolly channelling Quasimodo</a>Cats doing yoga – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/sep/16/cats-doing-yoga-your-best-pictures
<p>We asked you to share your photos of yoga-loving cats via GuardianWitness.  From downward-facing cats to cats on mats, here is a selection of your best photos</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />CatsPetsYogaLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialMon, 16 Sep 2013 14:44:49 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/sep/16/cats-doing-yoga-your-best-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-09-16T14:44:49ZGallery417397488Cats, Pets, Yoga, Life and styleOuti Kostia/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/521979">Downward-facing cat</a>: 'Cornish rex called Noki doing his favorite yoga move'ID1042439/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/522360">Duke in savasana (kitty corpse pose)</a>: 'Second of two contributions from my yoga teacher, Nancy'Azira/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/516653">Paschimottanasana Puss</a>: 'Katerina Aeroflot Love-in-a-mist demonstrating paschimottanasana pose'Poppysue/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/518316">Tommy attempts the 'Happy Baby' pose</a>: 'After a hard day in bed, Tommy needs a good stretch and finds the 'Happy Baby' pose perfect for stretching his gluteus medius'FranIndigo/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/520655">Cat relaxation</a>: 'It's very important to have the right mat for cat yoga'Cagoolia/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/520275">Making sure there's no room in the dog's basket for the mutt …</a>kavakavaroot/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/524170">Sugar following an online yoga tutorial</a>Mike Peacock/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/520876">Cookie the Buddha cat</a>archieology/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/517071">Archie's advanced Qi Gong</a>ID3876359/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/515271">Henderson in advanced pose</a>YogaCatGirl/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/521684">Fergie perfecting his yoga pose</a>: 'Fergie is practising a very difficult side-stretching pose (a version of Anantasana) on his new yoga mat.  He loves yoga so much, we got him his own yoga mat from <a href="http://felineyogi.com/">felineyogi.com</a>'Lon7705/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/52247081e4b0c622abecf4c1/515517">Maxwell needed a little time out after his morning yoga class …</a> the plank was the final strawPet-friendly holiday tips – your suggestionshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/aug/30/pet-friendly-holiday-readers-tips
<p>We asked you to share your pet-friendly holiday recommendations via GuardianWitness.  From beaches where you can bring your pets to welcoming staff in getaway retreats, here is a selection of the best tips</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />TravelLife and stylePetsCatsDogstheguardian.comEditorialFri, 30 Aug 2013 14:26:38 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/aug/30/pet-friendly-holiday-readers-tipsGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoTravel2013-08-30T14:26:38ZGallery416170811Travel, Life and style, Pets, Cats, DogsPennyBunn/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/409323">Sandy noses, sandy toesies..</a> Little Miss Grace takes a break from digging and chasing her frisbee on the beautiful beach at Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk.  Apart from the bit at the end, round the harbour (council-owned), this massive and stunningly beautiful beach is privately owned by Holkham Hall.  Dogs are absolutely WELCOME here and therefore, we go every year.  We absolutely love it here.  We used to go to Cornwall, but they're so obsessed with Dog Control Orders and banning dogs there, we now holiday closer to home, where we are welcomeplanetnatty/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/415209">It's behind you!</a> An exhausting evening walk up to the top of Monte San Vicino, and Squirrel and Molly didn't even appreciate the view.  Le Marche is a perfect place to travel with dogs, simply because of the breathtaking countryside and friendly localsID3530552/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/424419">Tyra enjoying Chatsworth House grounds</a>: Chatsworth house Derbyshire are very accommodating for dogs: lovely to explore the grounds for dogs.  Tyra was an angel ;)misscvietnam/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/438193">Micro's first boutique beach retreat in Central Vietnam</a>: A last minute invitation for a weekend away at Le Domaine Tam Hai left us without a pet sitter for our two month old kitten Micro and Bia Hoi rescue dog Lupo, so we loaded up the whole family (Micro travelled in a rat trap as Vietnam is short on pet carriers) on to two motorbikes and had our first real family holiday (two kids, a cat and a dog).  Lupo and the kids canoe'd, whilst Micro decadently lounged by the pool being fed scraps by Domaine's bewildered, but welcoming staffwendytravels/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/416880">Hector finds a sheep's carcass while on holiday in the Hebrides!</a> We were on Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in the Hebrides.  Fantastic beach for dogs... Lots of rabbit holes that kept Hector occupied for hours.  And then he found this carcass... all in all the western islands of Scotland were very dog friendly!JackFate/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/416278">Benji in cottage</a>: Our elderly dog Benji, a bearded collie on holiday in Barra, Outer Hebrides.  he's waiting for his dinner after a day on the beach adjoining the cottage (which also doubles as Barra airport).  Accommodation is the excellent Number 9 Ardmhorthoughtsofaturtle/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/416715">Gadget at Heldenplatz, Vienna</a>: Austria is extremely dog friendly, although while you can take your pooch to the majority of hotels and restaurants, there is - bizarrely - a dog ban in many parksduro/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/418065">Midge in Norway</a>: Took Midge the english springer spaniel on a roadtrip to Norway.  She coped with travel well and really enjoyed the sandy beaches on Lofoten Islands.  Potential visitors should not forget to get a pet passport & jabs before entering Norway (& UK)pennyt/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/422999">Idyllic campsite on Mt Vardousi in Central Greece</a>: A wonderful place to stop, for me and George the horse (notice the wonderful pastures) - often on our holiday traveling for three months and more than a thousand miles in the wilderness in Greece we found places we never wanted to leave. PennyBunn/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/409331">My Border Collie jumps for joy (and for his ball!),  loving his holiday</a>: This is my other dog, Dexter, jumping for his ball on the beautiful beach at Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk.  We totally love it there.  Dogs are so welcome and my two have such a wonderful time.  I cannot understand the current persecution of dog owners by so many councils who are banning them from beaches despite public consultations showing that most people are against it.  Cornwall is the worst, in my experience, and after holidaying there for many years, we now go to Norfolk.  We feel more welcome there and at Wells, my dogs can run free and have a wonderful time.  I recommend it wholeheartedly for the fantastic beach, gorgeous scenery, stunning pine woods, lovely accommodation and for the wonderful welcome you are sure to receive from the laid-back and lovely Norfolk folk!Moira Malcolm/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/438664">Lotte's first holiday</a>: Lotte on the beach at Applecross looking over to Skye and Raasay.  The whole village is dog friendly including the holiday cottages and (excellent) pub.  She even won 'Most Appealing Expression' in the dog show at the Highland Games, beating the local competitionNeil Kimberley/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/412582">Sage the mini Australian shepherd enjoys Watch Hill, Rhode Island</a>: Many US beaches ban dogs from the beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Watch Hill is different.  Dogs get access to the beach and dunes before 8am and after 5pm.  So, for Sage the early ramble is the highlight of the vacation.  She is never happiersinmexico/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/408419">Frijol at the beach</a>: Our dog, Frijol (bean) loved the beach at Pie de la Cuesta in Mexico.  We stayed at a pet friendly hotel that accepts dogs and provides food and beds for them if you want.  He loved running on the beach, sniffing sea snakes and puffer fish washed up on the sand, and playing with the other dogs, although he hates the sea and swimming.  When we took him to a nearby lagoon, he tried to climb on my head to avoid swimmingID4566687/GuardianWitness<a href="https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51d55fe5e4b0c00dbbc635ad/407802">Oban and Tiree in Woolacombe</a>: Massive beach which at one end is "no dogs allowed", is "dogs on leads" in the middle, and is "dogs have a great time and run about like maniacs" at the other end.  Woolacombe Sands camp site super dog friendly tooHard-working pets – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jul/08/hard-working-pets-readers-pictures
<p>A selection of your best images of industrious pets in hard-working settings, submitted via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsLife and styleDogsCatstheguardian.comEditorialMon, 08 Jul 2013 10:06:14 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jul/08/hard-working-pets-readers-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-07-08T10:06:14ZGallery412251359Pets, Life and style, Dogs, CatsLovehoundsEdin<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/392476">LA, training on the sleeve at 11 weeks old.  Future champion</a>: LA (Little Asskicker), daughter of the Top Police Dog UK two years in a row, now in Edinburgh training for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzhund">IPO competitions</a>Blue_Cross<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/396127">Maisie the Blue Cross education dog</a>: Maisie is one of a troupe of Blue Cross education dogs who visit schools across the country, teaching youngsters how to look after pets and be safe around dogsgingerclaire78<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/382149">Media Ops cat Showqat chilling out in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan</a>: taking a break from his rodent control patrols and demanding food, Showqat stretches out under a bench in Camp Bastioncarucate<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/393955">Treacle, a working kelpie, practising her herding 'eye' with a ball</a>: Treacle is our one-year-old kelpie pup.  She's quick and athletic.  As we have no sheep, she focuses fiercely on her ball gamesID7266859<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/392639">Yasai the IT expert</a>: Yasai loves to help fix computersGemmaferret<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/393814">Marley the ferret doing some sewing</a>Blue_Cross<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/396075">Ralph the crime-fighting star</a>: Ralph was a skinny stray taken in by the Blue Cross.  After special training at <a href="http://www.wagtailuk.com/">Wagtail UK</a>, Ralph started a new life with the Irish Revenue's customs service and has since sniffed out drug hauls worth more than £250,000Lydia Fucsko<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/397300">Dog as therapist</a>: my mother’s beloved companion brings cheer to the ill, bereaved and those in palliative care with home visits – photographed here taking a well-deserved break!headwrong<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/392288">Frogger</a>: Phil (at the back of the photo) kept our garden free of frogs.  UnfortunatelySuzysdad<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/393705">Laptop problem</a>: Suzy the mini schnauzer loading 'Nocat' software, to no availJanescorror<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/391995">Gardening</a>: preparing newly arrived soil for setting plantsID2472321<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/393909">Molly Hamster tidying the bookcase</a>Naniece Ibrahim<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/394121">Pedicute</a>: Berlin is giving Bijan a much-needed pedicure.  Pharaohs (hounds) are sooo high maintenance!febinga<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c9bd28e4b0b367a7a8bf5d/391867">Pako</a>: she makes sure the wall does not move!Glamorous pets – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jul/05/glamorous-pets-readers-pictures
<p>A selection of your best images of elegant pets in glamorous settings, submitted via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />Life and stylePetsCatsDogstheguardian.comEditorialFri, 05 Jul 2013 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jul/05/glamorous-pets-readers-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-07-05T11:45:49ZGallery412182482Life and style, Pets, Cats, DogsLucy M<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/375313">Felix after a wash and blow dry</a>: My long-haired rescue guinea pig Felix – handsome and high-maintenance and unintentionally stealing the limelight from his brother Rex.  He never made a squeak but quietly enjoyed his monthly pampering.  Glamorous and beautiful to the endtynegal<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/377375">Sherry in her Vivienne Westwood bag</a>: loves a bag – the more expensive the shop, the betterID7555399<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/380109">It's Thirsty Work Being an International Jetsetter</a>: Hamish the skye terrier likes to entertain poolsideID724501<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/389446">The glamorous young Rodney</a>: taken when he was slim and youthful – he is now a 1st lazy tabby!  But he still loves the duvetFabio Tuvalu<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/376256">Polly on holiday</a>: queen of the liloSelenaZ<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/373550">I'm so pretty</a>PinkScooterGirl<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/380610">Olive's throne</a>: how more glam can a dog get?fergie40<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/374698">This season I shall mostly be wearing feathers</a>Liz Oliver<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/379700">Pretty posing papillon</a>: Oreo is a one-and-a-half-year-old Papillon; here is a picture of her posing for the camera.  She loves to be the centre of attentionreadtoomuch<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/376926">Paws up!  This is a robbery!</a> Dramatic Coco loves to enact her favourite movie scenesFabio Tuvalu<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/389453">Pan wears her winter scarf</a>: she thinks she looks glamRob Arseneault<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51c046e1e4b05518a0be8e3d/380491">Willy White Boots</a>: taking a break from clearing tables, shelves and countersScary pet faces – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jun/28/scary-pet-faces-readers-photos
<p>A selection of the best images of scary pet faces submitted via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatsLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialFri, 28 Jun 2013 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jun/28/scary-pet-faces-readers-photosGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-07-04T14:27:40ZGallery411531630Pets, Dogs, Cats, Life and styleMark Grilli<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/364809">Palmiro running</a>bitterspinster<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/358595">Heeeeere's Lucy</a>Liz Butterfield<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/362402">Vincent the baby chick</a>simon177<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/363567">Boris.  Trying to get the waiter's attention</a>: 'If someone doesn't serve dinner soon, I'm just going to help myself'litafraud<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/358436">Johnny Sunshine's winning smile</a>redfoxjo<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/358418">Charlie yawning</a>: my friend Beccy took this photo while we were away.  Charlie yawns in the same way Satan probably doesEleanor Sherwood<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/357029">Wilson 'smiling'</a>fionalou<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/368544">Over the wall</a>: neighbouring cat invadingwalkingcarpet<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/369287">Amber</a>: she waits … she will pounce eventually!litafraud<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/358439">Fevvers hates you</a>nemomoonman<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51b7051be4b0d5cbdff9803f/366853">I'll sleep when I'm dead</a>: my cat's expression while sleepingEnormous pets – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jun/07/enormous-pets-your-best-pictures
<p>A selection of the best images of enormous pets submitted via GuardianWitness, including tremendous terriers, big bunnies and fat cats</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatsLife and styletheguardian.comEditorialFri, 07 Jun 2013 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/jun/07/enormous-pets-your-best-picturesGuardian readers, Rachel ObordoLife and style2013-07-04T14:28:34ZGallery410101029Pets, Dogs, Cats, Life and styleJohn Wainwright<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/326356">Vladimir</a>: Vladimir, our Russian black terrier not fully grown at 15 months (he's now 27 months), playing with our son Tom, who is 19 and 6ft 1inKatie Penny<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/325938">Poland the big bunny</a>Jo Mitchell<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/337630">I do fit, I do!</a> Tinkerbell is convinced she can lie on sofa arms like a normal-sized catMark Welland<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/335611">60kg of Leonberger Slicing Through the Buttercups</a>: Runya, our leonberger, enjoying the moment as she always doesID1393996<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/329838">Comfort, the gigantic friendly sheep</a>: Comfort is a 130kg pet sheep.  Hand-raised as a lamb, his first keepers had to rehome him when he grew too large for them to handleJon Garstang<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/324775">Big bad Kai and wee Ted</a>fallerak<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/336398">Maia looming large</a>: constantly trying to convince the world she's much bigger (and fiercer) than she looksStuart Mcilveen<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/324556">He loves to sit on the sofa like this</a>: we had to buy a bigger sofa and give this one to the dogsPeter Millington<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/329569">Big fat Tigger in his chair, watching the world go by</a>Alfredo Gomez & Heidi Sailer<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/326316">Kizzin, our great dane: 'Hey, what´s going on there?'</a>Jim McFarland<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/51a4a7e1e4b0e3928886185a/327424">Giant jack russell :-)</a>Pets meet technology – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/may/22/pets-technology-readers-photos
<p>A selection of the best images of animals and technology submitted via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsCatsDogsLife and styleTechnologytheguardian.comEditorialWed, 22 May 2013 09:11:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/may/22/pets-technology-readers-photosRachel Obordo, Guardian readersLife and style2013-07-04T14:29:50ZGallery409253558Pets, Cats, Dogs, Life and style, TechnologyPippa Bennett<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/315230">Executive dog</a>: here's my pooch taking just one of his numerous daily callsID0177766<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311158">Floppy drives are so out-dated</a>: cat in the base unit of an old desktop PCDoris Woo<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311151">Franklynne helping me fail land law</a>: when I try to remove her, she makes old man noises at me.  The laptop keyboard is not working properly nowCurtisAimes<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/310783">Don't even think about changing the channel!</a> Lulu is very picky about what TV she watchesNaomi Lowe<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/310922">Tilly looking for love</a>: she's trying to find a boyfriend on the iPad!Jan BenjaminLuna and PJ doing some <a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311381">car maintenance</a>Loryn<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311206">Phinney is always ready to help with my coursework</a>: Phinney (full name Phinneas), my blue-headed pionus parrot, adds some insightful comments to my spreadsheetbrowniebabe<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/310874">Fizz is a Mac girl</a>: Fizz-the-Whizz is a proper little geek who just loves her (my) MacBookMichaela Kirchem<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311014">Today I'm driving...</a> an unmissable moment so any camera had to doMike Rance<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/310501">My cat loves to watch any sports</a> – but snooker is his favouriteRic Surfers Paradise<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/311344">Chico the dragon</a>: it's warmer in hereDominic Leitch<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5190f4c5e4b053aa3c6eb988/310510">Bernard smashing my score</a>Pets and boxes – your best pictureshttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/may/14/boxes-pets-readers-pictures
<p>A selection of the best images of pets and boxes submitted via GuardianWitness</p><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-obordo">Rachel Obordo</a></div><div class="author"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-readers">Guardian readers</a></div><br/><p style="clear:both" />PetsDogsCatstheguardian.comEditorialTue, 14 May 2013 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/guardianwitness-blog/gallery/2013/may/14/boxes-pets-readers-picturesRachel Obordo, Guardian readersLife and style2013-07-04T14:31:02ZGallery408846186Pets, Dogs, CatsJillian Lenne<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309914">Dandylion in search of the last bottle</a>: My rabbit loves wrecking cardboard boxes.  Although she is not a cat or a dog, she is just as interesting as a housepetID2511371<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309730">Realistic 3D printing</a>: Pea tries to replicate himselfRosieBell2<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/305409">Polly demonstrates her opinion of tax return box</a>Patricia Colton<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/308876">Tuffy and the too tight box</a>Perrin Sledge<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309655">Pip-pip</a>: Wilco ready to take to the skiessimon177<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/305253">What box?</a> Boris.  The Burmese.  Destroyer of boxes. 
What evidence?  It was like this when i sat in itJules Hawkins<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309821">Dog-in-a-box</a>: Milly gets comfy in the studioCarl Topham<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/305322">Happy cat in her box</a>Adam Joseph White/www.ataleoftwocats.co.uk<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/305373">Mona proudly surveying her domain</a>: Cardboard boxes, a pair of scissors and a little sellotape goes a long wayconstantvelocit<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309617">Loris Honey insists she is comfortable</a>Peter Kock<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/309965">Who's the bosss!!!!</a> While the kitten was playing and rough housing in the box, the lid fell down, our old Tabby decided to exercise his dominance as if nothing was wrong ...Mari-Rose Kennedy<a href="https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5189022fe4b0917c6345be1d/305187">Furstrated Bengo</a>