WHICH of these animals will be crowned Poole's most loved pet?

Scores of pet owners and their four-legged friends are hoping to get your votes in a Daily Echo-backed photo competition.

Vets4Pets inside Pets At Home at Holes Bay held a special opening event this month.

Animal lovers were invited to take their pets along for the chance to enter a contest in a bid to find Poole's most loved pet.

All the entries are now in and readers have the chance to vote for their favourite picture.

First prize is a year’s healthcare plan, while runners up will get three months free flea and worm treatment or a £50 hamper from Pets at Home.

Voting closes on February 27 and the results will be announced on March 1. 

How to vote for your favourite

By Phone: Call 0901 151 adding the four digits under the image of your choice. For example if it was image 0264 you would like to vote for simply dial 0901 151 0264.

By Text: Send your text to 80360 starting with VETS4PETS leave a space, followed by the four digits next to the pet of your choice.

Calls cost 51p per minute plus a BT Landline your phone company's access charge. Calls from mobiles and some other networks may cost more.

Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Telephone and text lines open 15/02/2018 and close 27/02/2018 at 23:59:59PM.

Call 0207 998 0549 for help and advice on phone and mobile services.

By Email: Email the name of your favourite pet and their owner to loveyourpet@bournemouthecho.co.uk