The News teamed up with Keydell Nurseries in Horndean for the Santa Paws competition which aimed to find the best seasonal pet picture. Here are all of the Christmassy entries, including cocker spaniel Mia who won first prize.
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Two year old Freddy, adopted from the Stubbington Ark looking forward to his first Christmas with Shane McDonald and family | Other 3rd Party Photo: -
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Here is Misty, 7 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier wearing her Christmas hat! From Kimberley Davies | Other 3rd Party Photo: -
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This is 11 year old Staffordshire bullterrier Kaci. She has been mostly nice and a little tiny bit naughty this year, said owner Chantelle Morey | Other 3rd Party Photo: -
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Owners Lisa and Gareth Foster sent in Kandi, who is ten years young and cannot wait for Santa. They said: 'Merry Christmas from all of us.' | Other 3rd Party Photo: -