In pictures: Pets on the beach and other animal holiday snaps

In pictures: pets on holiday Getty

It's not just humans who enjoy a good holiday. Our four-legged friends like to chillax sometimes too.

We all know that the only thing cuter than a puppy is a puppy in a sunhat and our gallery has them all.

Check out our pictures of pets abroad, from sunbathing cats and beach-bum pigs to paddling elephants and, because we couldn't resist, oodles of photos of animals in sunglasses, on surfboards and generally.

Do you have a pet who likes a holiday? Message us on Facebook and we'll include your photo in our gallery!

Pets Abroad: Pets on holiday around the world

Surf's up for this little doggie.
This Grecian kitty is more interested in soaking up the sun than checking out the historic Acropolis behind.
Luggage, passport and, er, pug...check.
The canine king of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur surveys his kingdom.
This meeting can only end one way....Surf Off!
This woman is clearly playing the 'how many dogs dressed as humans can you fit on a bike' game, and winning.
This pooch is less impressed with the views of Phuket than his owner is.
I suppose that's one way to get your pet on the piste...
Lounging on a beach has really taken its toll on this dog.
It's a ruff life but someone's got to do it.
This is what happens when a pet owner's love goes just that little step too far...
The coolest surfing dog in the world, ever?
Well, it makes a change from a daily walk...
It's ladies day out at the Poodle beach.
This little fellow looks intent on catching some serious waves.
It's a dog's life for some!
Dog on safari makes a new best friend.
How to make a view of Santorini more beautiful? A gorgeous tabby should do it.
The Paris Hilton of the dog world off on vacation.
We can't help but wonder if this pet is regretting embarking on a solo sea mission?
All the best dalmations have matching accessories, don't you know...
This may or may not have been photoshopped...but we simply couldn't resist this little pipsqueak!
This hiker has a stowaway...
"Who wants to build some sandcastles with me?"
Doggy-paddle, done by a professional.
This chap looks highly unimpressed with his sandcastle-making attempts.
Why is there a baby elephant splashing around in the sea in Phuket in Thailand? We don't know but we'd give anything to jump in too!
Waikiki beach in Hawaii may be beautiful, but this little pomeranian steals the show.
This Husky is going swimming whether he likes it or not...
This little piggy went sailing...
...And this little piggy went to the beach in the Bahamas.
"BEACH BEACH BEACH!" The happiest dog in the world?
This dog is wondering how he's going to play fetch with this stick...
This handy hound is enjoying the views as he hikes around Canada.
Some dogs only do posh camping.
This clever red squirrel has not only figured out how to chop firewood, he's also found a recipe for winter stew.
Sunbathing in Santorini - feline style.
Is this pup the victim of a sand-ball to the face or just mid-acrobatic flip?
How to take beach chic to a whole new level.
This Siberian Husky finds being so adorable exhausting.
Is this pooch attempting to update the Owl and the Pussy-cat nursery rhyme?
This captain has found a first mate for his ship.
What could make sea kayaking more fun? Four rambunctious golden labs should do it.
The sea winds are playing havoc with this pampered pooch's hairdo.
A cowboy, biker ballerina? This is doggie beachwear gone feral!