Some of the doggy patients at the Putney RSPCA Animal Hospital went along to lend their support to the hospital's annual Christmas fair.

The fair featured a wide range of stalls, a raffle and a visit from Santa. The £1,800 raised will go towards the hospital's appeal for a new ultrasound probe that monitors animals' hearts during surgery and infusion pumps which deliver intravenous fluids.

The hospital is also appealing for money to help pay for food and is inviting youngsters to come along with a toy for the animals to brighten up their Christmas.

December 14, 2001 12:00