In Your AreagalleryPet of the Year - Ellesmere Port gallery 2BookmarkShareIn Your AreaBySallie EhlenSocial Media Editor & Senior Reporter15:57, 6 OCT 2014Updated16:00, 13 OCT 2014Pumpkin the micro pig from Ellesmere Port. Owner, Shaun Lloyd said: "Pumpkin is a micro pig, she is our new family pet she is three months old. She likes fruit and veg, we also have two dogs she loves playing with and she loves a big fuss and belly rubs, she is very friendly."1 of 18Kizzy Chase from Ellesmere Port sent us this picture of her blue shar pei Missy. Kizzy says: "She is gorgeous, she is a lovely placid dog who is very loving and loves food and cuddles."2 of 18Kaiser, from Ellesmere Port. Owner Steve Price said: "Kaiser is a 3/4 German shepherd 1/4 husky pup who is a bundle of fluff. He has bags of energy and loves to play with whatever he can. He is a clever boy who has already mastered the sit, lie down, stay roll over, paw and high five. He is growing fast and is going to be a big boy."3 of 18Aine Tierney from Neston sent us this picture of Ginny, her four year old whippet. Aine says: "She's a shy, reserved lady who loves cuddles and affection. She is an absolute delight, a wonderful family pet :)"4 of 18Jade Griffiths from Ellesmere Port - Zak the 18 month old German shepherd. Jade said: "Zac is is the most affectionate, friendly and loyal gentle giant and loves everyone."5 of 18Hammy a female Chinese dwarf hamster. Kiera Devlin: "She took a while to tame, but theres no stopping her now, every time she hears my voice she want to come out of cage."6 of 18Chesney, six year old cavelier King Charles spaniel. Owner, Jenny Rossiter from Ellesmere Port said: "I like walks, carrots and my blanket and dislike the dishwasher and 'the cube' on TV (both these things bleep). I live with my mummy and daddy and little brother Mylo xx."7 of 18Charlie, six month old Labrador. Owner, Lee Mellon tells us: "Charlie is a 6 month Labrador that loves a good selfie."8 of 18Rosie, a 10 year old long-haired Jack Russell from Great Sutton.9 of 18Kerry Curran sent us this picture of Ossie. Kerry said: "I bought him of someone that couldn't cope with him, he's only one but with love and patience he's now one of the family. A cute cuddly bear who absolutly loves my four kids, hes spoilt rotten but also very boystrous lol."10 of 18Dawn Stock sent us a picture of seven month old Benji. "Benji is my first pet, he is such a character, he plays dead when he knows it's bedtime so I have to pick him up and put him in his bed. He loves playing with empty drinks bottles and noodle tubs hahaha. Don't know what I'd do if I lost him he's my world."11 of 18Nero is an eight month old alsation/husky cross. Owner, Steve Gresty tells us: "He's an active chap who loves to play whenever he can. He has some good ball skills too in the back garden. He forever gets stopped to be petted by others and has probably visited more pubs than most! He has a very friendly nature and doesn't have a bad bone in his body."12 of 18Theresa Hughes sent us this picture of her pug, Oscar. She told us: "Oscar is a very energetic, funny pug, he loves roast chicken and playing with his toy snake."13 of 18This is Jason, (nickname Dolly Face). Owner, Janice Cohen from Ellesmere Port tells us: "At his previous home he lived with two dogs and felt intimidated causing him to become withdrawn and sad. Now,in his new home his personality has completely changed. He's really happy now and everyone who meets him falls in love with him."14 of 18The Cooper family shared this picture of Brandy. "Brandy is a 13 year old rescue, she has been with the family for around 12 years and has been a loving dog even though she was badly beaten by her previous owners, the only dog i know that plays hide and seek."15 of 18Stampy from Ellesmere Port. Owner, Kristin Rochell tells us "We got Stampy after we lost our beloved dog Bonnie, and he is now a very much loved member of our family and is very playful yet a sophisticated young male cat! He is to me a very dashing kitty."16 of 18Kayleigh Jones sent us this picture of her three year old whippet, Sky.17 of 18Lee Butler from Ellesmere port send this picture of his 'kissing doves'. Lee said: "My doves are ace they never go too far away always on the roof tops and come straight in to the sound of the seed filling there feeding bowls. I started with four and now have 11."18 of 18More OnPet of the Year 2014