You have been sending us photos of your cheeky cats and dogs for a place in the spotlight - which they quite rightly deserve!

Here are just some of your gorgeous pets from Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch who have simply loved having you at home for longer during the coronavirus pandemic.

And one thing is certain - they simply glow under that camera lens! So we are shining the light on your four-legged friends.

From cool cats to adorable doggies - we are featuring them all in the Bournemouth Echo in print and online every Saturday over the coming weeks.