RESIDENTS of Kendal are being encouraged to help rescue pets in need this summer at their local Pets At Home store.

Pets At Home Kendal will be raising money for Animal Rescue Cumbria - The Wainwright Shelter to help homeless pets as part of a summer fundraising event launched by the UK’s largest donor of pet welfare grants, Support Adoption For Pets.

Until July 3, Support Adoption For Pets has challenged Pets At Home stores across the UK to raise more than £550k for pet rescue centres.

Throughout June there has been a range of in store fundraising activities taking place to raise awareness of the appeal, including the opportunity to buy a £1 scratch card, and the chance to win prizes including the likes of five 50K 4inch HD TV’s, 20 Echo Dot’s, National Trust memberships and Love2Shop vouchers.

Amy Wilson, fundraising manager at Support Adoption For Pets said: “The summer fundraising drive is a great opportunity for people to make a small donation that can make a massive difference to a pet rescue centre.

“We’re always so impressed by the great effort that stores go to to raise money for their local rescue, and we can’t wait to see what this year holds.”

Support Adoption For Pets is an independent charity established by Pets at Home in 2006.