Pets have been the only winners of the lockdowns over the last ten months.
Click through this article to see the most adorable photos of pets sent in by our readers.
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1. Kittens
This adorable kittens were born in the first national lockdown. Owner Liss Baker shared this photo. Photo: Liss Baker
2. Amp
Cat Amp having cuddles and purring away. He is 8 years old this year. Shared by reader Grant Scott Hill. Photo: Grant Scott Hill
3. Archie
Cat Archie is a seven month old Main Coon. Shared by Zoe Ryan. Photo: Zoe Ryan
4. Cilla and Cobain
Sphinx cats Cilla and Cobain. Shared by owner Bev Copestake. Photo: Bev Copestake