Yesterday (March 23) was Natio nal Puppy Day – founded in 2006 by author Colleen Paige to focus attention on puppies in need of adoption, the problems posed by puppy farms, and celebrating our favourite furry companions.
So we thought it would be a perfect excuse to look at cute pictures of your pets on our Facebook page – with hundreds of you getting involved.
Here are 21 of our favourite perfect pups.
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. Pups
These might just be some of the most adorable puppies in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Photo: Contributed

. Jack
Sheila Donaldson shared this picture of Jack "on his first night home". Photo: Contributed

. Harley
Nancy Wilson took this picture of her much-missed pet Harley when he was a puppy. Photo: Contributed


5. Orlaith
Elspeth Mclarty shared this picture of Orlaith the Beagle with her mum the day they got her 10 years ago. Photo: Contributed

6. Brodie
Clare Merlo took this photo the day she brought wee Brodie home. She added: "Technically he's still a puppy as he's only 9 months old now". Photo: Contributed

7. Doug
Hayley Courtenay's puppy Doug is enjoying one of his favourite toys in this adorable picture. Photo: Contributed

8. Snoop
Kelly-Ann Glass shared this picture of 'wee Snoop" in his bed. Photo: Contributed