THE hot weather is not just hard going for people - our four-legged friends also need help cooling off.
Worcester News readers have been sharing pictures of how their pet dogs have been keeping cool in the heatwave.
With more hot weather on its way, these pictures may give other dog owners some ideas.
Larissa Turvey-Lambert's pet Stanley is just eight weeks old and is taking a dip
Kai Tongue said their dog was chilling with two fans on her and a wet towel if she gets too hot
Rob's dog Lucy takes a paddle
Polly Gilbert's pooch Molly has the right idea!
Lisa Davis sent in this picture of her dog Frankie kepping cool in the pool...
...while Lisa's other dog Blue enjoys an ice lolly
Jo Mann's dog is looking cool in their bonnet
Selena Bozward's dog Sega is enjoying a pool filled with balls - heaven!
and finally, Luke Shaw has found two uses for the paddling pool - heeping his dog and his beer cool!
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