CARER Dawn Preston is having to work extra-hard at the moment because of the ongoing pandemic.

However, when she gets home at the end of a long shift, she has two very friendly faces to greet her.

Animal-lover Dawn has a beloved dog, Bonz, and cat, McKenzie.

She dropped us a line after seeing our call-out for people to send us pictures of their pets.

"I'm a carer but when I come home from my shifts they're always so pleased to see me," said Dawn, of Daniell Drive, Shrub End.

"I’m a real animal lover and my pets are great friends."

Until recently, Dawn had a third pet waiting for her at the end of each day.

She had a parrotlet, called Blue, but sadly he died just before Christmas.

"Blue was the boss in our house, followed by McKenzie and then Bonz," joked Dawn.

"When he died, I buried him in the woods by the trail where I walk every day.

"Every time I pass the spot, I say Blue's name and Bonz sits there as though she understands what's happened."

Gazette: Great friends - Dawn Preston and her dog, BonzGreat friends - Dawn Preston and her dog, Bonz Gazette: Boss of the house - parrotlet BlueBoss of the house - parrotlet Blue Gazette: Taking precautions - Dawn Preston's dog, BonzTaking precautions - Dawn Preston's dog, Bonz Gazette: Strike a pose - McKenzie bears a striking resemblance to the cat on this bagStrike a pose - McKenzie bears a striking resemblance to the cat on this bag

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