We asked you to share pictures of how your pets have been spending time in lockdown.

Plenty of our pets have loved the fact that we've been home so much more since the coronavirus lockdown started at the end of March.

Some pets have been helping us with working from home and home schooling, while others have been making a splash in pools in the garden and even helping with a spot of DIY.

Here just some of the pictures you shared with us - thanks for sending them in! We love seeing them.

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Tongue out - Bertie has enjoyed chilling in the garden with his family

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Patient - Puppy Max and cat Reggie waiting for their dinner

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Snoozing - Tilly the cat dreaming of life out of lockdown

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Cool dude - dog Ernie catching some rays in the garden at home

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Cute - Obi Wan Kenobi the 12-week-old Bengal kitten

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Helping hand - Barley the dog joining in with some DIY at home

Braintree and Witham Times: Scaly - Toothless the bearded dragon sunbathing