MEET these five adorable Hampshire hounds having fun in the sun this summer.
Even though the current heat might be a bit too much for our furry four-legged friends, these pampered pooches, the adored animals of Daily Echo readers, are clearly enjoying lots of sunrise and sunset walks.
Then it's back to a shady spot for plenty of rest and recuperation!
READ MORE: In pictures - six cute Hampshire pets
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MEET Yoko, the much-loved and aptly named pet of a very musical Southampton family. She's the one on the left by the way! Yoko weighs just 2kg.
HELLO there Harry! This gorgeous pup from Chandler's Ford knows just how to wrap his family around his little paw!
WELL the same to you Freddy! No wonder this handsome hound is panting after lots of Forest walks this summer.
GENTLE giant Lottie the Rotti is taking a well-earned rest after a stomp in the sunshine!
SAY hello to Dottie, who likes nothing more than accessorising with polka dots, just like The Duchess of Cornwall, and looking at herself in the mirror!
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Pets
FROM doting dogs and cuddly cats to bonny bunnies and huggable hamsters, pets are an enormous part of our lives. Whether it's a four-legged friend, brightly-coloured bird or fascinating fish, they become part of the family. A cherished part of our day to day life. To celebrate the role pets play, we'd love to see your pictures and put them firmly in the spotlight - where they belong. Send us your photos and details here and we'll print as many as we can in the paper and online.
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