Past winners of Pet of the Month

When we announce the winners of our Pet of the Month competition  we will share their photos here on our website as well as on our social platforms. We will also give them a star feature in the Reader's Digest magazine, however due to us working ahead on our print schedules they will only be seen in the magazine a couple of months later.
Meet all our past winners of the Pet of the Month featured in the Reader's Digest Magazine
We regret to advise that this competition is currently suspended and we are unable to accept any entries at this present time.
March 2024 Joint Winners – BRANDY & SOLO
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3/4 Thoroughbreds, ages 7 and 8 (Brandy on left, Solo on right). Owner: Jenny Drury
Fun fact: We alternate grazing between two fields, but they both jump over the gate when they feel like going to the other field!!
February 2024 Winner – TURKEY
Image of a Plymouth rock chicken
A rescue hen named by Joanne's 2-year old son. Breed: Plymouth Rock Chicken. Owner: Joanne Aitchison.
Fun Fact: She loves jumping up on your hand (she's quite heavy) and you end up carrying her round!
January 2024 Winner – TRUFFLE
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Age: Eight years old. Breed: Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise). Owner: Sarah Warburton
Fun Fact: Truffle loves his walks in the woods but he will not walk through puddles. If he can't walk around them, he won't move and waits for me to carry him across!
Published in the April 2024 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine.
December 2023 Winner – PERSIE
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Age: Eleven years old. Breed: Labradoodle. Owner: Daniella Harden
Fun Fact: The deeper the snow, the better for Persie. He dives in face first and often resembles the abominable snow"dog"!
Published in the March 2024 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine.
November 2023 Winner – LULU
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Age: Twelve years old. Breed: Labradoodle. Owner: Leona Heckman
Fun fact: Lulu would spend most of her day in the river, but she hates getting wet in the bath! Does NOT make sense to me!!  But she's a real cutie!
Published in the February 2024 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine.
October 2023 Winner – KIKI
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Age: Five months. Breed: Tabby. Owner: Finley Madge (and his mum Zenda)
Fun Fact: She is very funny from her squeals of excitement when a favourite visitor to the speed at which she races downstairs at the sound of a jigsaw puzzle (she likes to steal the pieces).
Published in the January 2024 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
September 2023 Winner – LOGAN
Image of a Doberman dog with a dummy in his mouth
Age: Six years. Breed: Dobermann. Owner: Tom Lawson
Fun Fact: Still a baby at heart!
Published in the December 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
August 2023 Winner – OZZY
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Age: Five years. Breed: Moggie. Owner: Kate Davies
Fun Fact: Ozzy loves books of all kinds and likes nothing better than a good sniff of a bag full of library books.
Published in the November 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
July 2023 Winner – PEANUT
Image of a Chihuahua cross dog with eyes wide open stood in a muddy puddle
Age: Nine years. Breed: Chihuahua cross. Owner: Kirsty Morris.
Fun Fact: She loves to go for a “dip” whenever we are out for a walk, in-between chasing squirrels
Published in the October 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
June 2023 Winner - HECTOR
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Age: Five years. Breed: Afghan Hound. Owner: Meryl Thomas.
Fun Fact: Hector is a thief!
Published in the September 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
May 2023 Winner - MR LICKY
Age: Unknown. He is a standard mog and was gifted. Owner: Sarah Mcleod
Fun Fact: He is extremely skittish and not the brightest. Hes 13 years old and bonkers. He chases spiders, has been hospitalised for 1. eating a loaf of bread, 2. eating a ball of wool and 3. jumping into a garden with some not friendly dogs. He is a survivor and I love him. He's also my favourite idiot!
Published in the August 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
April 2023 Winner - RUFUS
Age: Six years. Breed: Shitzu. Owner: Chani Saunders
Fun Fact: He absolutely hates being washed. I mean, just look at his face? Is that the face of a dog enjoying himself?!!
Published in the July 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
March 2023 Winner - FLOYD
Age: Nine years. Breed: Not detailed. Owner: Amber McLellan
Fun Fact: Floyd is 4 years old. I don't have many cat friends as there are no cats that live near me, but my best friend Mr Fox is the best friend a cat can have. He visits me every day and we play “Chase Me Chase Me”.
Published in the June 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Lucky
Age: Four years. Breed: Moggy. Owner: Sally Collingwood
Fun Fact: He had to sit on the naughty step because he chewed through the washing machine hose and flooded the kitchen.
Published in the May 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Nina
Age: Six years. Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Owner: Arlene McAllister
Fun Fact: I love my walks in the wonderful local park, watching the swans by the river and snoozing in the afternoon. I have no interest in my toys but I love my owners to bits.
Published in the April 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Louie
Age: 3½. Breed: Maltese. Owner: Maria Fretsiou
Fun Fact: Everyone admires his long hair and can’t understand the breed, as usually their hair is cut short due to the high maintenance. People think he is a girl too!
Published in the March 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Jess
Age: 12 months. Breed: Golden Doodle. Owner: Theresa O’Farrell
Fun Fact: I love walks, playing fetch, sleeping, and chewing toys. I used to eat PC cables and hiking boots, but I’m getting more sense now as I get older.
Published in the February 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Bella
Age: 2.5. Breed: Miniature Yorkshire Terrier. Owner: Sandra
Fun Fact: My daughter took Bella for a walk as it began to snow. Initially she really enjoyed being out in it, but it was quickly too deep for her little legs!
Published in the January 2023 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Dexter
Age: 2. Breed: Cavapoochon. Owner: Alison Bruce
Fun Fact: He’s possibly the world’s most loving dog who demands attention from everyone he comes across. He’s even got a girlfriend, Heidi, and his own Instagram, @dexter_thecavapoochon
Published in the December 2022 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Suu
Age: 12. Breed: Burmese. Owner: David M
Fun Fact: I have debilitating arthritis. Suu will walk all around my body to find a flare-up, taps it with her paw, and rubs her head on it, purring. Sometimes she washes he area too!
Published in the November 2022 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Smidders
Age: 10. Owner: Terry Meehan
Fun Fact: Smidders is a hunter and is quite fearless. When a huge Irish wolfhound dog moved in next door, Smidders out-stared him until he hung his head low and left.
Published in the October 2022 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine
Czarek
Age: One and a half. Breed: Hungarian Vizsla. Owner: Pavel P
Fun Fact: You had better hide your slippers when Czarek is around!
Published in the September 2022 issue of the Reader's Digest Magazine