National Pet Day, celebrated annually on April 11, honours the joy and companionship pets bring into our lives.

It's a day to recognize the unconditional love, comfort, and happiness they provide, regardless of species.

It's an opportunity to appreciate the positive impact pets have on our mental and physical well-being, promoting their welfare and acknowledging their significance as cherished members of our families and communities.

To celebrate National Pet Day, we've rounded up the cutest and cuddliest pets in south east London, sent in by our beloved News Shopper Facebook readers.

1. Michael Suarez sent in a photo of his cool-as-a-cucumber pooch

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2. Happy-go-lucky Moo playing on the beach, sent in by Keith Steadman, who "loves her so much"

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3. Karen Foster sent in a playful pic of her African Grey Parrot 

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4. Remembering the gorgeous black and white pooch who sadly passed away two weeks ago - Nicola Anderson says it "doesn't seem right" without her

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5. The saying 'cute as a kitten' fits the bill here for Kirsty White's baby, Bonnie

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6. Kate Bassett sent in a picture of her dog perfectly portraying all of us after a busy week

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7. Karen Foster's three-of-a-kind Guinea Pigs are as cute as a button

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8. This different type of furry friend was sent in by Dave Dundee - we don't think we could cuddle this one!

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9. Three sleeping lions, or shall we say, three sleeping pups? - sent in by Ann Vary Ward

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10. Karen Williams' bunny rabbit looks rather angelic here

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11. Vanessa Bridges' gorgeous cat looks snug as a bug in her... sink?!

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12. Selina Morgan's budgie is looking as gorgeous as ever - as we're sure it can agree  

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13. Is that a 'fly on the wall' or is it just one inquisitive pup? - sent in by Pat Harding Fowler

This Is Local London: 14.  Katrina Howes' dog could be the Cupid of the canine world 

This Is Local London: 15. Douglas Lynch's pup is looking like a cute, cuddly, wrapped up burrito]

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