THANKS to animal lovers in Redditch more than 4,500 Christmas dinners were handed out to cats in the town.

Pets At Home Redditch took part in the national Santa Paws appeal and was raising money for Redditch Cat Rescue and Support Adoption For Pets.

The aim was to make sure that all abandoned cats can get dinners over the festive period.

A spokesman from the vets said: "We're pleased to report the final amount raised by the Support Adoption For Pets Redditch is £ 2,289.50 which will be split between Redditch Cat Rescue and Support Adoption For Pets.

"The amount raised has totalled 4,579 Christmas dinners for animals in rescues this Christmas.