Whether you have a fabulous fish or a charming cat – we’re celebrating the UAE’s very best pets.
Last month we launched the Time Out UAE Virtual Pet Show, in association with The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com, to honour all the awesome animals out there.
We have categories celebrating rescues to purebreds, cute pets to the most stylish out there.
We also have video categories for the best trick and waggiest tail – so getting submitting your skillful pets.
All photos will be considered for the finals, but across the competition we’ve been sending a selection of your photos to the judges to get their thoughts. (For more about the judges, click here).
But for now here are five photos of pets you’ve sent in, and what the judges think about them. For more judges’ views, click here.
Entries close today, and this is the final group of comments, but sit tight as the shortlists and winners will be announced next week.
Coco Allison @coco.allison.dubai
Category: cutest pet
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Coco is a boss dog that knows what they want. And that’s more treats.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Wonderful posing. Coco Allison is looking so adorable with her red rose.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
Love this dog, they carry a lot of sophistication with its looks and I adore the romantic rose accessory.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
That’s quite the look Coco – top marks for accessorising.
Leo owned by Jacqueline Sulistyo
Category: best rescue cat
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Leo loves waiting for his hooman to come home so he can get some cuddles.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
From king of the streets, to king of the apartment.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
Leo looks like a thinker; I love how he’s contemplating life by the window and love his overall character and look.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Leo is looking at the outside world and thinking “I like it much better in here, thank you very much.”
Fish owned by Sami Shariff
Category: most expressive fish face
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Hmm… something smells fishy!
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Beautiful bright colours and clear eyes that makes you want to dive into the ocean.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
I’m not an expert on fish, but I can tell that this is one good looking and is a symmetrical golden fella.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Does this guy have a name? Is it a space fish? I like him very much. Welcome to Earth.
Wilma owned by Rachael Mani
Category: best rescue dog
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Wilma prefers naps over walkies. She won’t say no to cuddles either.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Yes, I am lying in my bed as instructed. But turn your back two minutes if you dare…
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
I can tell that Wilma is such a kind and loving creature just by those puppy eyes.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Look at those big brown eyes. Wilma just looks lovely. What a good girl.
Cassie owned by Kseniia P
Category: cutest pet
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Cassie knows she can get away with just about anything with her innocent eyes and pink nose.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Looks can be so deceiving. Cute, yes, innocent no way!
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
What a cutie pie. Adorable eyes mixed with those unbelievably cute ear folds.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Oh my! What a sad little face. Either Cassie has just done something very bad and is trying to cover up for it, or she’s in need of a big squish.
As a reminder of all 12 categories click here.
Send us pictures of your cute critter to petshow@timeoutdubai.com, or tag us at @timeoutdubai, @timeoutabudhabi and @timeoutuaekids on Instagram with the hashtag #TOPetshow. Entries close on Thursday August 13, so get entering!
For everything you need to know about pets in Dubai, click here.
