OUR pets have been spoilt during lockdown, with them getting more treats and time with their owners than ever before.

Some have decided to use their time chilling out in the garden, while others have been offering a helping paw as we work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Plenty of our pets have loved the fact that we’ve been home so much more since lockdown restrictions were first put in place at the end of March.

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Scroll down to see some of south Essex's adorable pets.

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Sitting patiently - Ruby is a rescue dog from Romania and has loved nothing more than sleeping in her bed, BBQ’s and walks with Amber Ward, of Rochford

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Double trouble - Evie and Chase have been taking it in turns to soak up the sun in the paddling pool

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Keeping cool - Lollie Foster’s dog Arya has been spending time in the paddling pool while south Essex has enjoyed scorching temperatures

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Sensible - Jane Sales’ dog Rags has been keeping out of the heat by remaining close to the fan

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Happy in the garden - Mimi has spent extensive periods of time in the water