FUNERAL directors in Huddersfield are helping unwanted animals by holding a collection for the RSPCA.

Staff at four funeral homes are taking in gifts of pet food, blankets and toys.

Firms taking part are Co-operative Funeralcare in Huddersfield and Slaithwaite; A E Cooper and Son, of Crosland Hill Road, Crosland Hill; and the Mackness Funeral Home in Wakefield Road, Moldgreen.

Collection boxes will stay in place until Sunday, May 1.