ANIMAL lovers will be able to get their hands on a charity calendar raising money for pets in kennels.

Colwall Park Hotel has released its second annual doggy calendar in aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter (WARS).

Following the success of its inaugural charity dog calendar last year, staff at the hotel were inspired to find a brand new cast of furry friends in a bid to replicate its success and raise much-needed funds. 

Once again, the hotel ran a competition on social media calling upon people to submit photographss of their pups for the chance for them to be ‘dog of the month’. 

Having received over 300 entries, Colwall Park randomly selected 12 winners and several runners-up, each of whom was invited, with their owners, to a photography day at the hotel.

Locations for the photoshoot ranged from the landscaped gardens to the dog-friendly bar and even the newly refurbished bedrooms.

As well as the A-star treatment, every dog was also treated to their very own VIP doggy bag, handmade by the hotel. 

Matt Homans, general manager at Colwall Park, said: “With this being the second year, you never know how these things will go - especially after the success of last year - but the response was once again overwhelming, both online and among the local community.

"Thank you to everyone who took part, we couldn’t have done it without you. 

“If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for dog lovers or wish to make a donation, the calendar makes a great gift or a treat for yourself! Any money we can raise will no doubt have a huge impact in helping vulnerable animals this Christmas.”

Calendars are now available for £10 from Colwall Park Hotel or its sister hotel, The Malvern.