CUSTOMERS at Pets at Home Winwick have been helping fulfill the store's promise of raising money for Cheshire Dogs' Home.

Over the festive period, the store will be taking part in a nationwide fundraiser as part of the Santa Paws appeal by Support Adoption For Pets.

The appeal runs until Christmas Eve to help pay for essential vet bills and care costs in rescue centres across the UK.

Since November, the team at Pets at Home Winwick has been giving customers the opportunity to support Cheshire Dogs' Home in Grappenhall through donations.

Laura Hinde, store manager at Pets at Home Winwick, said: "We’re proud and excited to be raising money for Cheshire Dogs Home as part of this year’s Santa Paws appeal, and we hope our customers and the people of Winwick will get involved and support us with our fundraising.

"We have ambitious fundraising plans, and every donation will go towards helping a rescue pet in need."

Amy Wilson, Support Adoption For Pets fundraising manager, said: "Every year we are amazed by the generosity of Pets at Home customers and pet owners, and we are delighted to be able to launch the Santa Paws appeal once again.

"We hope that people will spare a moment’s thought for those pets who sadly find themselves without a home for Christmas this year.

"Every donation helps, and giving as little as just 50p can make a huge difference to a rescue pet.

"It is our mission to ensure that no pet in a rescue centre gets forgotten about, not just at Christmas but all year round, and we’re pleased that our Charity of the Year program has allowed rehoming centres across the UK to raise awareness of their work and the pets in their care who are looking for a loving forever home."

To find out more about Support Adoption For Pets or to support the charity visit www.supportadoptionforpets.co.uk/santa-paws/.