It can seem as if there's not much to be cheerful about just now, 2020 really is proving memorable for all the wrong reasons.

So that's why we've been asking readers to share photos of the pets in their life with us.

Maybe you have a rescue animal that has made a difference in both your lives.

Do you have an animal that has an unusual habit or skill?

From the exotic and unusual, to sofa-hogging cats and dogs, whether it's a funny photo, story or event, we want to hear from you.

Or you can email your pictures or stories to claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

Here are some of our readers' pets we've heard about...

• Dave Ellis, from Connah's Quay: "This is Simba and he is a bit mad as he seems to enjoy posing for a photo."

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• Janet Hodges, from Penyffordd: "Rosie is a rescue dog from North Clwyd Animal Rescue, in Holywell. She's a two-year-old staffy cross."

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• This is 11-year-old Shih Tzu Dylan, the pride and joy of Bernie Cowley, from Smithfield, Wrexham. Dylan is "funny and crazy but so laid back too".

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• Meet Ronnie, one-and-a-half year old French bulldog belonging to Hollie Williams, from Bryn y Baal.

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• Neil and Deb Squires, from Wrexham: "This is Harvey, he's 15 in November. This is him waiting for a treat after his first walk of the day."

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• Fiona Collins, from Mancot: "Lilly (spaniel) and Roxy (Frenchie), they are comical together, like chalk and cheese but love each other so much! They are my fur babies, very pampered pooches, always running off with a pair of socks or a shoe! Lilly is four and Roxy is two."

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• Poppy, belonging to Claire English

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