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Chloe Wilson

People are sharing pictures of their pets for #LoveYourPetDay

People are sharing pictures of their furry friends today for national Love Your Pet Day.

Pet owners are sharing their love for their animals all over social media including Twitter and Instagram, stating how and why they love their little fur children so much! 

Whether that be a lizard or hamster, people seriously do love their furry friends. 

National Day Calendar says Love Your Pet Day is used as a way for pet owners to give their animals a little bit more love than usual. 

Their website says: "This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets.  The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives."

Here are some of the many fur babies we have seen on Twitter today:

There are so many different ways that people love their pets, including this Twitter account here, sharing the love in a positive way.

Well-known brands like New Look and Home Bargains are among those who are getting people involved with the running hashtag, #LoveYourPetDay. They are giving away a prize if you enter their competition!

People are sharing their funny videos of animals today, including this compilation of funny dog moments.

To read more behind the history of the holiday, visit here.

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