Proud owners posted photographs of their treasured companions finding relief from the heat on our Facebook page.
And here they are - and if you are looking for ideas for a chilled pooch or a cool cat, look no further!
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Cooling down, by Alan John Putland. SUS-210722-110305001
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In the shade, by Lena Broughton. SUS-210722-105920001
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Stretched out by Sally Griffiths. SUS-210722-110024001
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Playing in the pool, from Rosie Aldridge. SUS-210722-110134001
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"Same as always, he just finds somewhere to pretend to be dead," said Dorothy Julia Oyce. SUS-210722-110417001
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Mavis keeping cool, by Julie Maillard. SUS-210722-110537001
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"Madge and Gustav chilling out," said Giblet Foad . SUS-210722-110650001
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In the shade, by Lena Broughton. SUS-210722-105920001
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Stretched out by Sally Griffiths. SUS-210722-110024001
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Playing in the pool, from Rosie Aldridge. SUS-210722-110134001
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"Same as always, he just finds somewhere to pretend to be dead," said Dorothy Julia Oyce. SUS-210722-110417001