What could be more amusing than a pet in costume?

In these turbulent times we could all do with a little light relief, and today pets across the country are stepping forward in cute costumes to take part in National Dress Up Your Pet Day.

The annual event was set up in 2009 by pet lifestyle expert and animal advocate Colleen Paige to highlight pet adoption.

On the event's Facebook page, Colleen says: "Dress Up Your Pet day is just meant to be a fun day that gives our dogs a little more attention and offers dog parents another way to enjoy their furry charges. Many people don’t think it’s appropriate to put clothing on dogs and I say, to each their own."

So if your pet isn't prepared to put on a funny hat, superhero cape or silly glasses, then it's best to leave it to those who do love to dress up, says Colleen. "If your dog doesn’t like wearing clothing, there is no use stressing the poor baby out by forcing them to wear something for the human’s entertainment. Perhaps if that’s the case, a nice new collar might be just the ticket."

Is your chicken wearing a jumper? Is your hamster dressed as a cowboy? Is your dog doing its best superhero impression? We would love to see pictures of your pets in costume. Click the link below to submit your pictures for our gallery.

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From Natalie Stead

What is your response?This is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados . We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space x

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space xThis is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space x
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space xThis is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space x
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space xThis is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space x
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space xThis is my little angel , she does love her jumpers , partly because shes trendy and loves yoda and partly because she's getting used to the weather , we found her on the street when we was on holiday in barbados .We was told she might not make the night and now she's a proper little yorkshire pooch .. Look out for our childrens book Where's Washi .. she's called washi as she needed a wash ;) warch this space x

From Patricia Deeks-Holliday

What is your response?This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊This was Bellas 1st visit to Bolton Abbey as you can see shes such a little Diva 😊

From Emma Anthony

What is your response?Daisy at Halloween

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Daisy at HalloweenDaisy at Halloween

From Emma Anthony

What is your response?Diesel at Halloween, he wasn’t happy about his costume

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Diesel at Halloween, he wasn’t happy about his costumeDiesel at Halloween, he wasn’t happy about his costume

From Ashley Copeland

What is your response?Ted.E.Bear in his onesie.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ted.E.Bear in his onesie.Ted.E.Bear in his onesie.

From Stephanie Aldred

What is your response?Christmas bow tie

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Christmas bow tieChristmas bow tie

From Community contributor

What is your response?Ella dressed as a penguin

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ella dressed as a penguinElla dressed as a penguin

From Mike Simmonds

What is your response?Here's our chief photographer Mike Simmonds's cat Polly in her festive outfit.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Here's our chief photographer Mike Simmonds's cat Polly in her festive outfit.Here's our chief photographer Mike Simmonds's cat Polly in her festive outfit.