SCOOBY, a nine-year-old Rottweiler whose owner describes as being a ‘big softie’, is our pet of the week.

Karen Massey, of Gloucester Street, Atherton, said: “Scooby is a very active and playful dog, when she is not asleep and not snoring her head off with the tip of her tongue sticking out.

“Nothing gets her more excited than hearing the words, ‘Scooby, going for a walk?’.

“That has her bouncing around like mad before we can get her lead on.

“Scooby also loves playing with empty water bottles, cuddles and being stroked.

“She is a big softie and all she ever wants is to be loved.”

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