‘Santa Paws’ visits Stoke Vets

Gordon Preece

Stoke resident Shannon Taylor with her English staffies, Zari, left, and Redge. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Dozens of furry canines got a chance to get a photo with Father Christmas at Stoke Veterinary Hospital last Sunday.

Practice manager Eve Hinman says, it was their first time hosting the event, aiming to give back to the community.

The event raised $681 for Second Chance Tasman, a charity which rehomes dogs that have come from troubled environments.

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