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Goulburn Valley’s pets getting into spirit of Christmas

Model: News photographer Rodney Braithwaite snapped this shot of his cat Fred getting into the Christmas spirit while relaxing in his favourite spot, the bathroom sink. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Here at The News we love pets and we love Christmas.

So, what better than to combine the two in photos.

We put the call out for Goulburn Valley residents to send us photos of their pets celebrating the Christmas season, and our readers did not disappoint.

Here is just a selection of photos we received.

Christmas spirit: Wendy and Terry Taylor’s dog Buddy dressed as a reluctant elf.
Happy: Effie Vourgaslis’s dog Honey dressed in a festive sweater under the family Christmas tree.
That’s my name: Jeanie the cat admiring the new Christmas tree and her bauble, wondering where her presents are. This photo was sent in by her owner Sarah Poppa.
Cute: Bunbartha’s Leah Sanders sent this beautiful photo in of her currently unnamed five-month-old border collie with a santa hat on.
All dressed up: Abbey Fraser’s one-year-old pug Winston dressed as Santa Claus.
Festive: Katherine Harrison sent us this incredible photo of Lulu. “The eyes say it all, I’ve been a good girl, Santa.”
My tree: Andy Portia’s dog Maggie showing off her good side for Santa.
Santa’s helper: Katrina Moutafis’ dog Zoe dressed as an elf for Christmas.
The best present: Melanie Coats’ dog Genie patiently waiting for Christmas under the tree.
That face: Mooroopna’s Tina Gardiner sent this photo of Billie Button, a 20-month-old Labrador, who loves whacking the tree with his wagging tail.
Just horsin’ around: Rachael Willis from Equine Empowerment sent in this photo of George the therapy pony celebrating Christmas.
Sight: Julie Momm sent this photo of her pet Mini, who was not enjoying her Christmas glasses.
Family photos: Kim Valentine’s retrievers Mac and Remi posing for a Christmas photo.
Reindeer dog: Robyn Gledhill sent us this snap of Billie the Dalmatian, who wasn’t too happy with his reindeer antlers.
Favourite new spot: Sue Tinning’s cat Dusty has found a new spot to sit — in the Christmas tree.
Rolling: Deb Lindsay’s dog Cinnamon Snowball looking ‘merry and bright’ with a Christmas card.
Festive jacket: Vicki Cosgriff’s puppy Jasper excitedly wagging his tail for Christmas.
Under the tree: Lyndelle Ackland sent us this photo of her family’s dog Marlee the German shepherd loving the family Christmas tree.
Waiting for Santa: Opal Collins’s dog Tessa and Goulburn Valley Pet Adoption and Rehoming foster dog Maxibon getting ready for Christmas celebrations.
Ready for Christmas: Sue Bennett sent in this photo of Jack the Jack Russell, whose facial expression she thought said “Are you done yet? I have other things to do.”