WITH summer finally here we have received photos from pets in the local area enjoying the sunshine and beating the summer's heat.

From enjoying time by the paddling pool, sunbathing or having a puppuccino, the pets of owners in Monmouthshire are making the most of their time in the sunshine.

However, as the weather is getting warmer pets could be at risk of overheating.

You can read an article here, talking to you more about how to keep pets safe in the warmer months.

Winnie enjoying the sunshine
Winnie enjoying the sunshine (Sophie Lewis )
A dog enjoying the warm summers day
A dog enjoying the summer sun (Wye View Upholstery)
Peanut the tabby cat enjoying the sunshine
Peanut the tabby cat yawning in the sunshine (Tomos Oakley)
Salem the cat sunbathing
Salem the cat sunbathing (Becky Thomas)
Dog eating icecream
Dog eating an ice cream (Leah Brown)
Rescue cat, Beorn relaxing in the sun
Rescue cat, Beorn relaxing in the sun (Jem Jenkins )