A charity caring for pets affected by family violence is preparing for even more animals to be sheltered in the lead-up to Christmas.
A steep increase in family violence is expected as end-of-year pressures combine with the stresses of Covid-19.
Pets are often a barrier to people leaving abusive relationships, because victims can't take their pets to refuges with them.
The shelter opened in August, and takes care of pets until their owners have a new, safe home.
Founder Julie Chapman spoke to Susie Ferguson.
