HOW much do we adore our pets?

We will do anything for our furry little friends because they are such a huge part of our family life - so why not write a poem about them?

United Press are offering “Courier” readers a free opportunity to enter a Pet Picture and Poem Competition.

All you have to do is send the cutest picture you can find of your pet and write a poem, which can be funny, heroic or emotional about your pet.

The winner will receive £50 and have the picture of their pet on the front cover of the book containing their poem.They will also receive a free copy.

You can submit up to three poems, of no more than 25 lines and 160 words each for the competition with a clear photo of your pet (photos will not be returned).

The closing date is May 6.

Send your entries to: Pet Picture and Poem Competition, United Press, Admail 3735 London EC1B 1JB, or e-mail: [email protected] .

For more information visit the website: www.unitedpress.co.uk .