THE Times asked readers to send in photographs of their pets getting into the festive spirit.

There were plenty of cats and dogs happy to put their best paw forward and dress up for the occasion — so many in fact, that we could not fit them all on our two page spread last week!

Here are a few oohs and aahs for all our pet lovers to enjoy.

They must be barking mad.

The Times thanks all the owners who contributed a photograph of their pet.