Hugo likes to relax in the most elegant fashion
An 11-year-old rescue dog has been crowned Britain's sleepiest pet in a photography competition organised by Mattress Online.
The internet retailer urged pet owners to send in pictures of their lazy animals for a chance to win pet shopping vouchers.
King charles/pug cross Hugo was snapped by his owner lying on his back on a blanket at his home in Croydon, South London.
Owner Charlotte Pike, who adopted Hugo earlier this year after he was found wandering the streets, said that he had transformed from a "timid little boy who was scared of his own shadow to being totally bedded in."
She added: "The photo shows how he likes to relax in the most elegant fashion, taking up all the space and now feels relaxed at home, or anywhere he goes. Every blanket (and some coats) are very much his property. He comes into the office every day to help anyone who is having a bad day by being exceptionally cute and will curl up snoring on them at any opportunity."
"We have made it our mission to make sure whatever happened before us is forgotten, and he is going to have the BEST years of his life.
"Hugo is such a cheeky dog! This dog has been through a lot but is certainly making the most of his new home! He seems to have fitted in really well, looking extremely comfy! We hope he continues to grow within your family."
Runners up in the competition included seven-month-old Willow - a ragdoll kitten who loves nothing more than curling up on a real mattress for catnaps - and three-month-old Mabel, a little dog who appears very content in her new home.
Image - Mattrressonline.co.uk
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