Here are a series of scenes from pet shops – and general South Tyneside animal cuteness - to warm your hearts. So whether it’s a perfect pooch that melts your heart or a cute cat, we have photos of them all.
Take a look at our 15 photos and see how many memories they bring back.
And why not get in touch to share your own memories of South Tyneside’s past that you would like to see in the spotlight.
5. Aww bless! Back to 2009
Charlie, the King Charles Spaniel with Abi Pullin of the Pets Clothing Company in Jarrow. Back to 2009 for this scene. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
6. Such great therapy in 2009
Ben and Sam are the pets providing great therapy at Harton Grange Care Home in 2009. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
7. What a great reminder of 2006 at Ashley Primary School
Ashley Primary School pupils Callum Edge and Jamie-Leigh Giles are pictured with the rabbit which was found in the school grounds in 2006. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
8. Back to 2014
Vets 4 Pets part owner Becky Hodson with two blind kittens that were found on The Leas in 2014. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton