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.
9. Sweep the dog at Boldon Library
Sweep the Pets and Therapy dog got plenty of attention from these children at Boldon Library in 2006. Does this bring back happy memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL
10. All smiles in 2016
Mayor Richard Porthouse and mayoress Patricia Porthouse with deputy store manager Michael Gormley at the Pets At Home in South Shields in 2016. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Jane Coltman
11. A scene from 2007
A scene from Willows Vets in 2007. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
12. Pet Supermarket in 2008
Charlie the dog is on his best behaviour at the Pet Supermarket on the Bede Industrial Estate in 2008. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR