After weeks of calling for entries in our I Love My Pet competition we are showcasing all the animals that have made it into our competition, in this week’s newspaper.

And now we ask you, our readers, to cast your votes in one of three ways in order to determine the winning pets in each of the categories (Dogs, Cats and Other). The pet which tallies the most overall votes will be crowned our ‘Best Pet for 2010’ and will its owners family days out at Scarborough SEAlife Centre and the Great Yorkshire Show.

How to Vote:

1) By Post - Fill out the coupon printed in this week's newspaper and send before the closing date to; I Love My Pet Comp, Reporter Series, Promotions, Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TE.

2) By Text** – Send the keyword DRPV then a space and the four digit competition number of the pet of your choice to 81800.

3) By Phone** – Dial 0901 2933108 from a touch-tone phone or mobile and follow the instructions given.

All votes by any method must be received no later than midday on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Any sent after this time will not be counted but may be charged. There will be another postal vote coupon printed in next week’s newspaper. Usual rules apply. Extra terms and conditions below:

**Votes made by phone or SMS are charged at £1 plus standard network rates. By supplying your telephone number you’re happy to receive SMS/MMS messages from Johnston Press and its approved business partners. Johnston Press [or via its agents] and its business partners may contact you about new promotions, products and services. Please add the word STOP at the end of your message if you do not wish to receive these. For quality and training purposes we may monitor communications. SMS services are provided by g8wave Ltd, London N7.