Dogsey

A group of student vets have opened a new charity clinic offering free healthcare for dogs belonging to homeless people.

The Trusty Paws clinic, which opened on Wednesday, provides free vaccinations, flea and worming treatments and microchips for pets.

Run by fourth year students at the University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine, it will also distribute food, clothing and bedding for animals and their owners at monthly drop-in sessions.

Trusty Paws was established when the students discovered that there are no "dog-friendly" hostels in Glasgow.

The monthly sessions are being held with the Glasgow Simon Community homelessness charity at its centre in Ballater Street.

The clinic is run through fundraising and donations. The students hope it will be seen as a friendly environment for homeless people providing food, drink and someone to talk to.

Similar schemes are run across the rest of the UK and inspired the group to start working in Glasgow.