This week we reported on a number of cases involving horrific animal abuse, including a cat that was shot in the head in Hellesdon and kittens that were thrown at a train travelling from Norwich to Great Yarmouth.

https://storify.com/edp24/our-readers-photos-stand-against-animal-cruelty

In today's EDP, an RSPCA spokesperson spoke of the 'heartbreaking' levels of animal cruelty that are on the rise in the region.

We asked our twitter followers to send us their pictures showing their pets the love they deserve, to take a stand against animal cruelty.