MEET Santa Claws – Summerhill Veterinary Centre in Newport is giving pets a festive treat this Christmas.

For one day in December, owners will be able to bring in their pets to a photo shoot with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus and enjoy a day of festivities at the centre.

The event, which is organised by nurses at Summerhill, helps raise money for their charity ‘skint strays’ which helps stray animals who are taken in by the public to the vets.

Nursing assistant Lauri Gettings is one of the staff involved in the charity, she said: “We have been running this event for the past couple of years and it has always been very successful and helps us raise money for ‘skint strays’.

“Last year we managed to fill all of our bookings and had people coming in all day asking for photos of their pets and we hope for the same success this year.”

The photo shoot will be taking place at Summerhill vets on Summerhill Avenue, Newport on Saturday December 13 between 10am and 6pm. Refreshments available on the day.