DIGGER is this week's pet of the week.

He lives in Roemarsh Court, Hallwood Park, Runcorn.

Owner Mattie Hughes said: " He's 16 years young and loves sunbathing, belly rubs and, as his name suggests, digging!

"When he's not chasing birds in the garden, you'll find him snuggled up in bed snoring.

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