THERE seems to be a day for everything, and today is Love Your Pet Day.
The animal lovers behind the idea say Love Your Pet Day 'is a chance to show your cat, dog, tortoise or any other pet how you really feel'.
It encourages owners to give their pets 'treats, pampering and all the the attention that the little guy or gal can handle'.
Why not send us a picture of your little bundle of joy? The more pampered the better!
Thames Valley Police have been celebrating their four-legged helpers on Love Your Pet Day.
It's #LoveYourPetDay and we want to give our amazing dogs a shoutout.
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) February 20, 2018
Our dogs may be working dogs but our handlers have a very close bond with them which helps us to solve crimes.
And look at that kiss from the dog to the handler! 😘 pic.twitter.com/SQ9TkajiuR
And if you ever needed an excuse to stoke your pet....
Playing with or petting an animal can increase levels of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin and decrease production of the stress hormone cortisol #LoveYourPetDay https://t.co/1jBo7d8pnS
— Happy Hypnotherapist (@happyhypnother2) February 20, 2018
Community answers
Love Your Pet Day - send us your pictures!
"We'd love to see your pictures, whatever animals you keep! "
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your response?Benji our blind, diabetic dog being cared for by one of my daughters two cats who are often seen each side of him sleeping
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What is your response?Father and son Alfie & Sonny
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What is your response?My cats relaxing...
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What is your response?Fidget showing off her versatility.
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What is your response?Daisy after a trip to the park...
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What is your response?Having a snuggle in her blanket
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What is your response?‘‘This is Willow. Our new Fox Red Lab xx
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What is your response?My little fur family !
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What is your response?Rocky and wiz my beautiful 3 and a half month old kittens ðŸ±
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What is your response?Mikey, a Romanian stray, that we have just adopted. This was his first day of his new life here with us. The photo says it all xx
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What is your response?My beautiful spaniel cross jack russel , Dixie 💕 age 4
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What is your response?My beautiful cat Luna, playing in the sunlight.
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What is your response?Luca the Pug
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What is your response?Layla on a mini trip to oxford, making herself at home!
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What is your response?Alfie in his new bandanna little poser he is
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What is your response?Our 5 month old Buddy just before he went to have the snip!
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What is your response?My three girls. Absolutly adore eachother friendlyest dogs youll ever meet. #nobaddogsjustbadowners #nobadbreedsjustbadhumans
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What is your response?This is muttley our 6yr old jack Russell x he came from Oxford animal sanctuary at 6 mths old he is now part of our family
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What is your response?We love our beautiful baby rabbit FiFi!! Might not be a cat or a dog but she still beautiful â¤ï¸ðŸ˜
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What is your response?Buzz, Baxter and Rocky. The belong to my children Jazzy & Teddy ðŸ˜
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What is your response?Duke 16 weeks 💙
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What is your response?Mr Winston - PugLife
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What is your response?My wonderful handsome pug Terence (3 years old)
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What is your response?Our Ambilobe Panther Chameleon Dexter, and our Shih Tzu Alfie
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What is your response?Our Ambilobe Panther Chameleon Dexter, and Shih tzu Alfie
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What is your response?My cat tiggy is in a random mood and my dog nikey is begging for my food freshly cut I love them both very much ! X
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What is your response?My Girls Roxy and Stella x
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What is your response?Grace and her best mate Pablo the troublesome two
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What is your response?Maxi
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What is your response?Gonzo the Puggle
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What is your response?Foster pup Maisie in the snow - Our 25 year old cat Minnie -Max a rescue dog - Boo / Minnie our cat outside.
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What is your response?We love our Charlie Charlie and his friends
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Love Your Pet Day - send us your pictures!
We'd love to see your pictures, whatever animals you keep!
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