THE Northern Echo is calling on pet-lovers to enter its Christmas Pawtraits competition for a chance to win a pet portrait session with a professional photographer and framed print.

It is open to all pets from horses to hamsters so turn your furry friends festive, take a snap and send it in.

Antlers, tinsel, santa hat? Whatever you choose, dress your pet to impress for your chance to win. 

Britain’s Got Talent stars Ashleigh and Pudsey, who are starring in panto at Darlington Civic Theatre this Christmas, will pick their top five pets before a public vote to find the winner.

Details on how to enter and vote can be found at northernecho.co.uk/pawtraits. Closing date for entries is noon, Wednesday, December 23. Entrants must live in the North-East or North Yorkshire. Usual Newsquest (Yorkshire & North-East) Ltd rules apply.