Gallery: Poppy and pillow pet Murdo among cutest in Aberdeenshire

Cheeky but too cute to refuse, Poppy and her pillow Murdo make the best Pet Portrait of the week.

The pair prove cats can be just as sweet and affectionate as man’s best friend, and we’re sure owner Gillian Burnett in Blackburn will spoil them with the £50 Pet Planet voucher.

And though our other entrants have just missed out on that sweet reward, we can still see them jumping for joy – as vivacious vizsla Rosza and brilliant beagle Cullen show.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the world’s first flying dog! Vivacious vizsla Rosza took to the skies at White Cow Wood near Strichen while out with Scott Skinner from Fraserburgh.

And if you’re looking to devote more attention to adorable pets, may we suggest Humphrey Jr the goat or even stylish kitten Simba?

Pet Portraits of the week

Beagle Cullen has leapt into our hearts! The joyful jumper lives in Rosehearty with Bert Henderson.

What a lovely dog statue Diane Anderson of Perth found near Crieff. Oh, no, it’s actually Layla, who’s so lovely she looks like a work of art!

The grass is always greener, they say. Not for Tilly. The happy lass clearly loves the grass she has at Rodger Anderson’s in Carnoustie.

So, apparently, not only is this chair meant for humans, it’s meant for the humans next door! Glitch takes over Jennifer Leiper’s neighbour’s conservatory in Aberdeen.

Poor Humphrey Jnr lost his dad before he was born, then was rejected by his mum. But luckily, he has Bib Harrold to love and bottlefeed him in Wick. You’re a star, Humph.

Shhh… We’re being hunted… But to be honest, we want be caught by wonderful Willow, who lives in the Carse of Gowrie with Willeen Ann Hunter.

Liam Martin says this is Simba with a birthday badge… But we think it’s actually the rosette for bestest, most fluffy coat ever! Stylish Simba lives with Liam and Megan in Inverurie.

Too right, Penny. Duvet days rule! Pretty Penny lives in Aberdeen with Alexander Hay.

Lucky Bailey has his own den in Banchory! Murray took this lovely pic at Lorna Coutts’.

Dashing Duke lives up to his aristocratic name in this fabulous photo from Kelly Urquhart. The noble Labrador is master of all he surveys in a snowy St Fergus.

Now, this is what we call pretty in pink! Terrific Tilly takes pride of place at Craigievar Castle while out with Sarah Macfarlane from Aberdeen.

At just eight weeks old, golden girl Darcey has got to be the most adorable thing in Haster, Caithness… Or anywhere actually! Lucky George and Alison Duncan get to see her every day.

Poppy is an official picket dog! The cutie campaigns for Craig Dempster of Aberdeen.

Picture the cosiest, comfiest place you can. Got it? Now forget it and look at Chloe the cocker spaniel in her blanket instead. Better, isn’t it? The lovely lass lives with Ali Leighton in Dunfermline.

If you would like to see your pet in the Your Life supplement, please send your high-resolution (good-quality) photographs to pets@dctmedia.co.uk

Please ensure you tell us your pet’s name, your own name and address, and where the picture was taken. There may be a short delay before it appears. Photos must be hi-res to print.

Each week, we will select a winning photograph and the lucky owner will receive a £50 Pet Planet gift card.

At a time where costs are increasing, we’d like to make life a little easier for our readers.

You can spend the voucher on essentials such as food and bedding, or just spoil your furry friend with a new toy or some tasty treats.