More adorable pets who have made a difference to the lives of owners in Derbyshire and beyond

Pets are part of the family – cheering us up when we’re sick or unhappy and making us laugh with their antics.

They offer comfort and love in return for food, warmth, cuddles and games.

When we asked owners to post photos of their pets and tell us why they’re the best, touching stories flooded our Facebook site.

One pet helped its owner through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, another was training to be a diabetic alert dog for a girl and a third helped comfort a disabled boy during tough times.

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