Hose pipes, paddling pools and frozen flannels: 17 pictures of Northamptonshire pets keeping cool in the heatwave

With temperatures rising to 30 degrees Celsius this week, Northamptonshire pet owners will no doubt be exploring all the ways to keep their furry friends cool in the summer heat.

We asked our readers to share pictures showing us how they chilled their pets throughout the day and the results did not disappoint!

Check out these fun pictures of pets cooling off in the heatwave:

No title needed. The face says it all. Photo: Carly Morson

This puppy is equipped with a children’s tent and a cooling mat! Photo: Holly Stawarz

Shake off the water! Photo: Michelle Russell Stevenson

Maybe dogs aren’t that different from us after all … Photo: Sam Parker