Santa Paws 2018: Cute pictures of your festive friends as Christmas draws closer

Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is just around the corner - and we have the perfect treat to share.

We've been lucky enough to meet some of your precious pets ahead of December 25 - never mind Santa Claus, we're all about Santa Paws! So take a look at your delightful dogs and cute cats. Don't forget to share your picture with us before the festive period draws to a close. You can contact us on Facebook, Twitter or email. A top 10 will be revealed soon, and you can vote for your winner.

Santa Paws is coming to town!placeholder image
Santa Paws is coming to town!
Merry Christmas from Rye! Picture: Gail Spencer.placeholder image
Merry Christmas from Rye! Picture: Gail Spencer.
Ready and waiting for Christmas to arrive. Picture: Clare Hallplaceholder image
Ready and waiting for Christmas to arrive. Picture: Clare Hall
Barking her carols. Picture: Gemma Anderson.placeholder image
Barking her carols. Picture: Gemma Anderson.
A pet beagle enjoying a festive tipple. Picture: Joanne Whalen.placeholder image
A pet beagle enjoying a festive tipple. Picture: Joanne Whalen.
Resting up for the big day. Picture: Julie Stothart.placeholder image
Resting up for the big day. Picture: Julie Stothart.
Three woofs for Christmas! Picture: Neal Sanders.placeholder image
Three woofs for Christmas! Picture: Neal Sanders.
Ho ho ho! Picture: Rita Morrisplaceholder image
Ho ho ho! Picture: Rita Morris
In her Christmas outfit. Picture: Rita Morris.placeholder image
In her Christmas outfit. Picture: Rita Morris.
Looking smart for Santa. Picture: Therese Allen.placeholder image
Looking smart for Santa. Picture: Therese Allen.
Wrapped up warm for the winter season. Picture: Therese Allen.placeholder image
Wrapped up warm for the winter season. Picture: Therese Allen.
All ready for Christmas jumper day. Picture: Louisa Galey.placeholder image
All ready for Christmas jumper day. Picture: Louisa Galey.
Now that's what we call a snow dog. Picture: Sandra Cook.placeholder image
Now that's what we call a snow dog. Picture: Sandra Cook.
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