WITH more of us working from home right now, our pets have become part and parcel of the home office.

Maybe afternoon walkies have provided you with the perfect excuse for a screen break. Or are cat naps more frequent these days?

To celebrate this new executive role of our pets, we asked to see your pictures.

Whether they’re causing chaos during meetings, chasing the computer mouse or just becoming a star on the team, send some details below or email matt.plummer@newsquest.co.uk

Gazette: Bruce just chilling on the sofa listening to me chatting away!

Making himself comfy - Toni Wilson, from Colchester, sent us this picture of Bruce. “He’s chilling on the sofa listening to me chatting away,” she said

Gazette: Pets

Something to write home about - Tracy Knight, from Clacton, sent us this picture of fluffy friend Mr Shelby. Her cat is apparently proving a dab hand at helping with school work

Gazette: Pets

Exploring - Kate Burton, from Colchester, shared this picture of Ophelia

Gazette: Pets

Dutch delight - Arjan en Sigrid Nieuwland, whose son lives in Colchester, sent us this picture from Maarn, in the Netherlands. Cat Ché is helping clean the dishes

Gazette: Pets

Adorable - Julie Skeggs, from West Mersea, sent this picture of nine-week-old puppy Bertie. “He’s keeping us occupied in lockdown,” she said

Gazette: Rory observing the situation from his shelf on top of radiator. Valerie Green, lives in Great Horkesley

Vantage point - Valerie Green, who lives in Great Horkesley, shared this picture of cat Rory. “He’s observing the situation from his shelf on top of the radiator,” she said

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