We have received almost 30 pet photos from around Oakham and Rutland, including horses in Christmas harnesses, kittens hiding inside a Christmas tree and dogs wrapped in tinsel. It was a herculean task narrowing it down to our top 3 photos and, in the festive spirit, have included a montage of all entries so you can enjoy them!

Our winner this year is Fig the German Pointer, sent in by Catherine James!

Our 2024 Oakham Nub News winning festive photo with the two picks for runners up (Photos: Catherine James, Claire Dalby and Georgia Mae Sinclair)

The two runners up are Woowoo the 18-year-old cat sent in by Claire Dalby and Odie and Lola the German Shepards sent in by Georgie Mae Sinclair.

Here are the rest of the brilliant photos that were entered:

Enjoy these marvellous festive snaps of the pets of Rutland and Oakham (Photo: mixed)

Top row: Tilly the Cockapoo, Flo the Yorkie Poo and Jenson and Oakley

Middle row: Maurice the kitten, Jimmy the Whippet and Toffee the cat

Bottom row: Lottie the Chow Chow, Arnie the mixed breed and Ziggy the cat

Enjoy the festive magic of these Christmassy pets (Photo: mixed)

Top row: Ben the border collie, Dexter and Major Moo

Middle row: Duke the dog and Spike the cat, Lilo the Pomeranian and Beau the horse

Bottom row: Max the Saffie x Lab, Sissy and Teddy the Jackapoo