Homeless animals have got their paws on Christmas goodies thanks to a generous donation.

Ipswich Star: Andrew Gillon (Blue Cross) and Amy Barrett (Co-op) with hampers doanted to help keep those who won't have a home this Christmas entertainedAndrew Gillon (Blue Cross) and Amy Barrett (Co-op) with hampers doanted to help keep those who won't have a home this Christmas entertained

The East of England Co-op presented cats and dogs at Suffolk’s Blue Cross centre in Wherstead with festive hampers filled with treats and toys.

Ipswich Star: Sharon Harkin and Amy Barrett at the Blue Cross in WhersteadSharon Harkin and Amy Barrett at the Blue Cross in Wherstead

Christian Bone, head of community engagement at the Co-op said: “We were greeted with some very waggy tails and enthusiastic purrs when we visited this week and were really happy to be able to bring the Blue Cross dogs and cats a little bit of festive cheer this winter.”

Ipswich Star: The pet hampers will help keep those who won't have a home this Christmas entertainedThe pet hampers will help keep those who won't have a home this Christmas entertained

The rehoming centre moved to Wherstead in February from its previous site in Felixstowe, where it had been since the 1950s.

Ipswich Star: Amy Barrett and Sharon Harkin from the Co-op were delighted to deliver the animal treatsAmy Barrett and Sharon Harkin from the Co-op were delighted to deliver the animal treats

Ipswich Star: These fellow will benefit fromt he donated hampers at the Blue Cross in WhersteadThese fellow will benefit fromt he donated hampers at the Blue Cross in Wherstead