PREMIUM Galleries International Puppy Day By Jay Bryce Mar 22, 2023 Molly: An affectionate, lovable Staffy. Contributed by Kylie Wileman. Today is International Puppy Day, a day to celebrate your little adorable pals. The News asked for pictures of your pawed friends, and you delivered! Mags: Always happy when school ends because she gets pats from Shepparton students. Contributed by Tess Mackrell. Bowie: Always gets the best seat in the house! Contributed by Zara Jenkins. Shadow: A six-year-old Siberian husky who loves water and swimming. Loves to talk heaps to get attention or just to have a conversation. Contributed by Diana Dodemaide. Koda: American Akita has been through a lot for an eight-month-old. Has had his adult canines removed and spent a whole week in the vet after a two-hour major surgery and now he’s a puppy again! Contributed by Nat F. Herbie: A Labrador who loves to swim and roll around in all things smelly. Contributed by Abbey Monk. Marley: Beautiful boy, dreaming about Gran! Contributed by Lena Cross. Rex: Four-year-old Labrador retriever. Rex is the joy of our family! He loves to swim and, of course, food! Contributed by Mert Tetik. Rosie and Jersey: Murray River retriever and Cavalier West Highland terrier cross. Contributed by Fiona Feldtmann. Winnie: The whippet is worn out after going crazy up and down the stairs. Contributed by Narelle Bassett. Winnie: Loves chewing on hair scrunchies and annoying her kitty brothers. Contributed by Maddy Smith. Lottie: Little miniature dachshund who has no issue posing for the pawfect shot for her owners. Contributed by Zoe Worland. Chilli: Fourteen-week-old who solemnly swears to be up to no good. Contributed by Samantha Dodgshun. Finn: Adopted through GVPAR at the beginning of 2023. He is living his best life with his big brother Shelby, plenty of snuggles and lots of fun Doggy Day Care adventures with his friends at Nathalia Boarding Kennels. Contributed by Liss Lothian. Kinsley: This one-year-old is a kelpie-collie mix who loves playing in the daisies. Contributed by Caitlyn McDowall. Bailey and Charlie: Three-year-old black and white border collie and four-year-old brown and white border collie. Best friends who love to chase the frisbee and ball. Contributed by Sally Johnson. Bella: A puppy at heart but obviously a diva. Glamorous and crazy, her favourite game is hunting flies. Contributed by Corrinne Hills. Gus: Enjoys soaking in the sun by the lavender and home-grown lettuce. Owner: Jaclyn Traianidis. Ruby: Kelpie girl is ball-obsessed and loves going for walks in the orchard. Contributed by Maria Ventura. Ajax: Three-year-old American Staffy, he’s an accredited assistance dog with mindDog and the “goodest boi”. Contributed by Sharleen Bachelor. Wilfred: A character with an extensive wardrobe, is well-known around town because he gets pushed in his pram and has many friends from puppy daycare. Contributed by Jenni Cleave. Sally: Border collie and princess, rescued through the RSPCA. Contributed by Graham Holloway. Vincent: Seven-month-old Jack Russell. Contributed by Naomi Steff. Lettie: Three-year-old American Staffy who thinks she’s the size of a Chihuahua, as she has grown up with Chihuahuas. A fun-loving family dog who loves to jump around in the water, play with her toys and jump on the trampoline. Contributed by Natasha-Lee Commisso. News Editor’s pick News Meerkats beat the heat at fauna park News Students go green for St Patrick’s day at Tongala By Jay Bryce Cadet Journalist