SANTA may have finished his deliveries for another year, but for those who might not have received what they wished for should remember unwanted gifts can make a huge difference to poorly pets.

Vet charity PDSA is encouraging animal lovers in the Black Country to donate their unwanted Christmas gifts to help raise cash for pets in need.

Quinton PDSA, Hagley Road West, is on the look-out for any unwanted, duplicate or unsuitable presents, such as gift sets, books, DVDs or clothes.

Toria Salisbury-Scott, central operations manager, said: “Rather than storing them away and feeling wracked with guilt, your unwanted gift could help save a sick or injured pet. Why not donate them to a really worthwhile cause and help your local PDSA.”