A TABLE of donated books has raised £464 for Friends of the Animals.

Every penny raised will help animals on the Isle of Wight.

Martin Gomez, charity trustee, said: "Huge thanks go to the customers of Tesco Ryde, and all the staff who kindly supported Friends of the Animals in the run up to Christmas with their Books 4 Pets scheme."

Friends of the Animals operates a subsidised spaying and neutering scheme for anyone genuinely struggling to pay the full cost of this vital surgery.

Anyone who needs help can call the charity on 522511 or call into the office at 17A Riverway, Newport.