A REDDITCH vets is encouraging animal lovers to donate money for pets in need this Christmas.

Pets At Home Redditch is taking part in the national Santa Paws appeal and is raising money for Redditch Cat Rescue.

The aim is to make sure that all abandoned cats can get dinners over Christmas.

The appeal has been organised by Support Adoption For Pets.

It runs until December 24 and for those shopping in Pets At Home the team will be giving customers the opportunity to donate 50p (enough to fund one Christmas dinner for a rescue pet) at the till point.

People can also donate £3 by texting BOWL01 to 70070, or an amount of their choosing online at supportadoptionforpets.co.uk/santapaws.