Youngsters were given the chance to learn how to take care of their family pets at an animal shelter open day.

The Hunts Post: Chloe Woods with kittens Milliband and Harriett.Chloe Woods with kittens Milliband and Harriett. (Image: Archant)

Wood Green centre at King’s Bush Farm, Godmanchester open its doors at the weekend with lessons from staff at the centre.

Clive Byles, chief executive of Wood Green, said: “We wanted to also show to the local residents what we are about as a charity – we got a lot of people saying they got a positive picture of Wood Green.”

On Saturday there was also a dog show, stalls with information on looking after pets and a visit from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Visitors were also allowed to take a look at abandoned animals that need re-homing.

“We got a lot of interest from families on some of our dogs and cats that have been at the centre for a long time,” added Mr Byles.