The Manx Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is appealing to people to help it during the festive season.

Its Christmas cards are currently on sale at its headquarters in Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale, and from its charity shops in Douglas and Ramsey, and Milan vets in Douglas and Castletown.

They are £3 per pack or two packs for £5.

It is also appealing for Christmas donations via text (SNOWY to 70660, details on the MSPCA website) or through its website, Facebook page or by sending a cheque made payable to the ManxSPCA to Christmas Appeal, Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale, IM4 3HL.

The charity is also appealing for people run or walk the Santa Dash on Wednesday, December 13, and aim to win a charity ’spot’ prize.

Juana Warburton, the MSPCA’s general manager, Kerry Gascoyne, the fundraising manager, and Jacqueline Street, the chairman, will all be taking part along with three ex rescue dogs; Windsor, Jake and Lola.

To take part in the event at www.iombank.com.