Whether it’s a Santa Claus pug or a hamster dressed as an elf, we want to see it in your Santa Paws pictures

Ipswich Star: 13-month-old bulldog, Dave. Taken by Jan Wood.13-month-old bulldog, Dave. Taken by Jan Wood. (Image: Archant)

It’s not just us humans that enjoy this time of year. We are sure your cats, dogs, gerbils, hamsters, birds and horses are full of festive spirit as well.

Ipswich Star: Everyone getting into the spirit. By Donna HolmesEveryone getting into the spirit. By Donna Holmes (Image: Archant)

That is why we run our Santa Paws competition each year.

Ipswich Star: Ronnie getting into the Santa Paws spirit. By Kerri Worrall.Ronnie getting into the Santa Paws spirit. By Kerri Worrall. (Image: Archant)

We want to see photos of your pets dressed up in whatever Christmas fancy dress you can.

Ipswich Star: Olly getting in the mood for Christmas. By Heidi Page.Olly getting in the mood for Christmas. By Heidi Page. (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

We have already seen some great entries including a dog dressed as an elf and a whole family of dogs donning festive get up.

Here are some of the entries we’ve received so far.

You have still got time to send in pictures of your loveable chums getting into the festive mood. Be sure to send us your pictures of the most adventurous costumes possible.

You can tweet them to us at @EADT24 or @IpswichStar or email them to our picture desk.