A 10-week-old puppy named Bruza has won the hearts of Wanganui Midweek readers.
Bruza, a shih tsu-maltese cross, beat out more than 40 other much-loved Wanganui pets to become the very first Wanganui Pet Idol winner.
Bruza belongs to Kelli Taylor and her family.
Ms Taylor said she saw Bruza for sale on Facebook when he was just two weeks old and it was love at first sight. He joined the family when he was seven weeks old, and has made himself at home.
"He's just over 10 weeks old now. He's a great little guy - he has lots of energy and likes to chew things."