Here are the winners of Hemel's Prettiest Pets competition - chosen by you

Riverside Shopping Centre has revealed the top three finalists in its Prettiest Pets competition – and it’s a feast for the eyes of animal lovers.

As voted for by the public through Riverside’s Facebook page, the centre has announced the official Prettiest Pet in Hemel Hempstead is ‘Tilly the Dachshund’.

Tilly bagged over 490 votes, securing her title as Hemel’s Prettiest Pet. Hher proud owner, Nicola, has won £250 to spend at Riverside Shopping Centre.

Following in second place is Tiger and Simba the Siamese cats who received over 250 votes, their owner Svetlanan has won £100 to spend at the centre.

In third place is the handsome German Sheppard Trooper – who received just shy of 200 votes, Trooper’s owner JJ has won £50 to spend at the centre.

Riverside Centre Manager, Ian Welland said: “We’re thrilled to finally announce the winner of our Prettiest Pet Competition – seeing Tilly the Dachshund being crowned as Hemel's Prettiest Pet 2021!

"Congratulations to Tiger and Simba alongside Trooper who placed second and third.

"We’ve received an amazing 950 votes simply alone on the top three ‘Prettiest Pets’, and we’d like to thank everyone for spending time to crown Hemel’s Prettiest Pet.

"The owners will now receive their Riverside vouchers to spend here at the centre!”