Here's our latest Pets of the Week - including Brody and Bear
1. This is Boba, a two-year-old cockapoo who lives with Pete, Julie and Thomas Mumford in Ipswich.
Boba (Image: Margaret Hopkins) The picture was sent in by Boba's grandma, Margaret Hopkins.
2. This is Tracey Meads' dog Brody who lives in Stowmarket.
Brody (Image: Tracey Meads) 3. This is Bear, who belongs to Emma-Louise Robertson.
Bear (Image: Emma-Louise Robertson) Emma said Bear is "always hopeful of a place at the table".
4. Elena Farris has submitted this snap of Bubbles "on his relaxing time".
Bubbles (Image: Elena Farris) 5. This is Arthur from Felixstowe, sent in by Gillian Hobbs.
Arthur (Image: Gillian Hobbs)We are keen to feature your pets every week. Please send your pet photos with the name of your pet and your name and town to suffolkeditors@newsquest.co.uk.
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