A tiny pup with "lots of love for everyone" was announced as the winner of our Perfect Pets competition 2023.

Pebbles the miniature Cockapoo from Worcester was presented with her award certificate earlier this week - and owner Kelly Green was quick to gush about her success.

"Everybody who meets her loves her - I can carry her around on the side of my hip like a baby," Kelly said.

"When we saw the Perfect Pets competition in the Worcester News we knew we had to enter her - but she was always going to be the winner in my eyes anyway."

Pebbles, who is six-months-old, may be tiny but has a big personality.

Speaking about how they met, Kelly, who is a driving instructor, explained: "A friend of mine had a dog that I fell in love with and I said if ever you breed her then I want first dibs!

"Pebbles was the first puppy that we saw - she could fit in the palm of my hand.

"We had so many pictures of her - I loved her eyes and she has such a pretty face.

"She is still really tiny."

Pebbles lives with Kelly and her partner and is never short of fuss.

"When my daughter visits then she's like her third owner," Kelly said.

"Pebbles just has so much love to give to everyone."

And Pebbles' treat for winning? A new sand pit!

Kelly added: "She's always digging holes, so we're going to buy her a sandpit!"

We had an amazing response to this year's competition - which ran throughout April/May.

In second place was blue and gold Macaw, Harriet from Malvern, with owner Mary Bayliss.

And in third place was Oscar, a Chihuahua cross Jack Russell, owned by Lucy Hiam from Whittington.

Kelly and Pebbles win a £50 Love2Shop voucher.