Derbyshire people and their lovely dogs in 11 great retro photos

Published 6th Apr 2023, 09:12 BST

Playful pups, champion canines, desperate dogs – pictures of four-legged furries in Derbyshire tug the heart-strings like no other animals can.

We’ve dug deep into the archives to uncover these great photos of fun-loving friends, homeless hounds, prize-winning pooches and even a life-saver.

If you have a photo of you and your favourite pet in times gone by, please send us a copy with some details.

Nine-year-old Adam Froggett of Clay Cross, pictured with puppy Milo which was born with organs the wrong way round in 2006.

1. Puppy love

Nine-year-old Adam Froggett of Clay Cross, pictured with puppy Milo which was born with organs the wrong way round in 2006. Photo: Marisa Cashill

Lauren Smith, left, and Catherine Tanczak with abandoned collie pups Belle and Jingle at St Bernard's Animal Sanctuary, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, in 2007.

2. Rescue pups

Lauren Smith, left, and Catherine Tanczak with abandoned collie pups Belle and Jingle at St Bernard's Animal Sanctuary, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, in 2007. Photo: Roger Nadal

Andreas Stefansson and Rebecca Kennell with American bulldog puppies at Chesterfield RSPCA shelter in 2007.

3. New arrivals

Andreas Stefansson and Rebecca Kennell with American bulldog puppies at Chesterfield RSPCA shelter in 2007. Photo: Terry Walden

Two-year-old Jack Allsop-Smith of Matlock and his new puppy Moll have fun in the town's snow-covered Hall Leys Park in 2010.

4. Playtime pals

Two-year-old Jack Allsop-Smith of Matlock and his new puppy Moll have fun in the town's snow-covered Hall Leys Park in 2010. Photo: Paul Robinson