IT’S that time of the year again when we appeal for your best festive pet pictures.

We had a massive response to last year’s appeal, with plenty of readers keen to show off their furry, feathery and scaly friends getting into the Christmas spirit.

We’re hoping to receive even more pictures for 2016 and, judging by the amount of pet-centric seasonal gifts available in the shops this year, we’re hoping to receive some real Christmas crackers.

Maybe you’ve bought your pet a Christmas outfit this year, or got a great picture of them next to the tree?

Dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, horses, tarantulas – all pet are welcome.

Just include your name, the name (and breed if known) of your pet and whereabouts in Bolton you’re from.

We’ll add the pictures to the online gallery above and also select some of the best for the newspaper.

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