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The cute, the cuddly and the crazy: Pets of the Goulburn Valley

By Nicola Ceccato

May 3, 2023

Buddies: Bear the Alaskan malamute and Eleanor the tortoiseshell are both rescue pets who are best friends and adored by owner Hylia Fawkes. Photo by Contributed

The News asked its readers this week to share photos of their pets.

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Check out what some of our readers sent back.

Ready for his close-up: Jo Fasano’s cow Big Red has a bit of fun poking his tongue out at the camera. Photo by Contributed

Note perfect: Cujo came from the Shepparton pound and loves chasing things, then having a nap. He is also an aspiring DJ, according to his owner Shawn Pleming. Photo by Contributed

Juicy: Dyson the Labrador loves to eat apples. He enjoys eating most things but apples are his favourite, according to his owner Chelsea Nicholson. Photo by Contributed

Cat royalty: Princess is three months old and loved by her owner Melodi Sut. Photo by Contributed

Formal attire: Danielle Fairbairn's niece Holly O’Neill and her dog Gizmo are dressed to impress, with Gizmo rocking his tuxedo bandana. Photo by Contributed

Mouse catcher: Jeanie is always willing to help her owner, Sarah Poppa, with her work at home — whether she wants the assistance or not. Photo by Contributed

Scaling up: Lotti Collyer with her bearded dragons, Bonnie and Clyde, and Harley the blue-tongued lizard. Photo by Contributed

Looking sharp: Yvonne Roos’ dog Simba loves to pose and is a gentleman. Playing ball is his favourite activity. Photo by Contributed

Focus: T-bone is the first boy born for the season at Maxene McConnell's farm and is a speckle park cross Friesian. Photo by Contributed

Comfort: Ebony Owen’s cat Tigger is keeping the bouncer warm for the arrival of her new human. Photo by Contributed

Two peas in a pod: Casey Siekman’s dog Dudley is a great Dane but he is deaf. He wears a collar stating he is deaf to let visitors to the farm know. He is friendly and playful, and loves people and all the farm animals. Photo by Contributed

Groovy: Kyle Tapscott’s groodle, Louie, is ready for a run in the dog park on a Sunday morning. Photo by Contributed

Meal time: Marg Preston’s cat Grey is getting ready to eat dinner. Photo by Contributed

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