A COMPETITION to find pets that look exactly like their owners launched this week to support Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

The aim of My Nametags' 'Doggie Doubles' campaign is to collate the UK’s largest collection of photographs of people who resemble their much-loved animals and raise money for the well-known animal shelter.

Anyone who thinks they're a dead ringer for their dog can take part by sharing a photo of themselves and their pet - whether it's a dog, cat, hamster, bird, fish, or even a reptile - on social media using the hashtag #DoggieDouble or by emailing the photo to doggiedouble@energypr.co.uk.

All images will then be uploaded to a gallery on the My Nametags website, where people can vote for their favourite duo.

Lars Andersen, Managing Director at My Nametags, said: "As a nation of pet lovers, we know that it’s not unusual for people to resemble their four-legged friends.

"We’re launching the initiative in celebration of our much-loved pets and in support of the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home."

As an added incentive, My Nametags will be giving one entrant per day a free set of name labels, either for them or their pet.

The winner with the most votes on the online gallery will get £100 of pet accessories from dotcomgiftshop.

The competition will run until Monday 13th November 13.

As an added way to support the charity, My Nametags has created a range of iron-on and sticker name labels dedicated to animals at the shelter.

A percentage of the sales from the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home labels will go towards supporting the charity.