AFTER weeks of voting, the results have been counted and we can reveal the winner of the Reporter Perfect Pet competition.

Pet owners in the area were invited to submit pictures of their beloved furry friends for a chance to win £300.

This year, three-year-old golden retriever Sandy beat off stiff competition from pets across the area to secure the most votes.

Owner Laura Henderson said she cannot believe that Sandy has won.

She told the Reporter: “We have had golden retrievers in our family for over 40 years so we knew it would be another retriever we would be looking for.

“We wanted another friendly, fun family dog and this describes Sandy perfectly.

“Anyone who knows us will know Sandy and will no doubt know her as she loves her pets and belly rubs.”