OUR pet of the week is 10-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Ellie.

She lives with her owner Melissa Calland and her parents Sharon and Mick on Hilda Street in Leigh.

Ellie loves nothing more than waking them up every morning and also enjoys going for walks and eating doggy treats.

Melissa, 22, who is studying childcare at university, said: “We have had Ellie since she was six weeks old and we love her to bits.

“I know a lot of people think that her breed can be aggressive but she is so gentle and kind.

“It is definitely how you bring them up that is the key, not the breed of the dog.

“She is very friendly and giddy and loves sleeping.

“Ellie is just a lovely dog.”

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