Over Christmas last year, more than 350 calls were made to the RSPCA on it's animal cruelty line in Wiltshire alone.

This year, the charity is asking people to donate to it's Stock the Sleigh campaign to help the animals that the charity cares for over the festive period.

In total, 3,307 calls were logged in the South West, 376 in Wiltshire, throughout December with more than 61,000 coming in across the country.

Dermot Murphy, chief inspectorate officer, said: "Our rescue officers are always out working throughout the festive period to help animals in need.

"“Hospital staff will be working to provide veterinary care for injured and sick animals and our animal centre staff will be making sure the hundreds of pets and wild animals in our care over Christmas are well looked after.

"We can't do this on our own, we rely on our generous supporters to help the many animals who come into our care this Christmas"