Rescued animals star in a calendar which staff at Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA have produced to raise funds for the charity’s vital work.

The calendar features heart-warming stories and photos of cats and dogs that have been rehomed after they came to the centre in need of veterinary attention, rehabilitation, care and love.

Steph McCawley, supporter engagement officer at the branch, said: “With the support of our adopters, donors, volunteers and local community, we have been able to offer these gorgeous animals the second chances at a loving home that they so thoroughly deserve."

Animal care assistant Richard Grainger has contributed photos and stories of fturry friends that the shelter has cared for over the past 12 months to the calendar. Steph said: “It is a year-long celebration of brighter futures and happy endings for animals whose lives could have been very different. We sincerely hope the public will purchase the calendar for family and friends this Christmas as every penny will benefit the animals at the RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Centre.”

Animal care assistant Richard Grainger has contributed stories and photos to the calendar.

placeholder image — Animal care assistant Richard Grainger has contributed stories and photos to the calendar.

Priced at £7.99, the calendar is available at the Chesterfield Animal Centre on Spital Lane, the charity’s shop at the Market Hall, Staveley Vets, Hasland Pet Supplies and is also available to purchase online via the RSPCA Chesterfields eBay shop.

The branch is an independent charity, separate from the national RSPCA, so must raise all the money needed to both keep the animal centre open and pay for necessary veterinary treatment.

Since opening its doors in the 1960s the charity has cared for thousands of animals but demand continues to rise.