A CLINIC is continuing with its expansion project to help pet owners in urgent need during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In December it was revealed that the RSPCA’s Clwyd and Colwyn Branch was expanding its Vaughan Street clinic in Rhyl having bought an adjoining building.

The branch want to provide more services to their client base which has reached around 3,500 pet owners.

Work on the extension has essentially been completed with new portable cages and equipment having been delivered.

The clinic is awaiting for builders to complete fixtures.

Sylvia Moss, branch treasurer , said: “The clinic is continuing to provide a service for pet owners during these extremely difficult times, on an appointment only basis.

“Extra hygiene measures are in place to protect staff and visitors and we ask anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 not to visit. We are pleased to continue our service and everyone is very understanding of what we all need to do to keep delivering treatment for animals.

“We are now the only functioning clinic in the area dealing with repeat prescriptions, emergencies and regular clients.

"Our three staff are coping extremely well and I’d like to thank them for everything they are doing to help animals.”

The clinic is now closed to the public with the exception of emergencies and repeat prescriptions for existing clients of the Clwyd & Colwyn branch clinic, the Aberconwy Branch and the 8 venues of the mobile clinic (www.rspcamobileclinic.org.uk).

The Rhyl clinic provides affordable veterinary treatment to animals whose owners are in receipt of state benefits, or individuals with an annual income of below £16,000.

Sylvia added: "The funding of which has all been provided by local legacies and donations - which we are so very grateful for.

“We are next hoping to obtain a new x-ray machine, however this is of course very costly.

“Any donations are welcome during this unsettling time so we can continue to care and help as many animals as possible."

Anyone able to help, visit www.rspca.org.uk/local/aboutus/contactus/-/rspca/clwyd-and-colwyn-branch