TODAY we are putting the spotlight on five of your festive pets looking their best in the run up to Christmas.

Give a warm welcome to Finn the maltichon, Baloo the chow chow, Teddy the cockalierpoo, Rufus and Winnie the Guinea pigs and Bella the lop rabbit.

Finn the maltichon from Poole loves to go on walks and run around in the fields. He loves playing with he's toys and with anyone he knows.

Baloo the chow chow is pictured under the Christmas tree. His owner Sloane Hill said he loves to sleep all day, she loves how cute he is.

Jo Keeling from Poole introduced us to Teddy the cockalierpoo wearing his santa hat. Teddy loves cuddles and walks on the beach. Jo's favourite thing about him is that ‘he is always pleased to see you’.

Guinea pigs, Rufus and Winnie are pictured in their crochet hats, their owner Sophie Astell says When they are happy they do a little jump, which is called 'popcorning'. They love cuddles and eating pea flakes.

Last but not least, we introduce Bella the lop rabbit from Bransgore, wearing a festive hat. Bella loves to run, jump and play with her owner Gemma Heath.

Send us photos of your festive pets via email lauren.joy@bournemouthecho.co.uk and see them appear in print and online.