Centre struggles to re-house pets

Staff at an animal rescue centre near Bristol say they are struggling to house pets abandoned by owners who can no longer afford to keep them.

Holly Hedge Sanctuary in Barrow Gurney is taking on more unwanted animals, while fewer people are offering to adopt because of the economic downturn.

Rachael Mills, from the centre, said large dogs were a particular problem.

"People are very worried about taking on the extra financial burden in these difficult times," she said.