The search is on to find a “VIP” pet to be the new face of a pet store’s reward scheme.

Pets at Home, Horns Road, Newbury Park, is calling for animal lovers from the area to nominate their re-homed pets for a chance to be the face of the Very Important Pet (VIP) club.

The search is underway nationwide and the winning pet will get �500 of vouchers and a grooming session, followed by a pet photo shoot.

To enter, send a story of no more than 500 words about what makes your pet special, together with a photo of your pet and contact details to VIPclubcompetition@petsathome.co.uk by January 18.