CROWDS of supporters flocked to an open day to boost funds at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Edenfield.
Visitors saw more than 400 animals and there were lots of other attractions including stalls, raffles, face painting and tombolas.
The sanctuary costs more than £8,000 a week to run, with money raised by events such as the open day, shops in Accrington, Blackburn and Swinton and generous donations.
Dogs and cats form the bulk of the 'guests,' but the sanctuary is also looking after a large number of horses and ponies, donkeys, goats, rabbits, sheep, cows, chickens, hens and ducks.
The money raised will go towards maintaining the sanctuary and to carrying out improvements to the premises.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article