A Cumbrian animal rescue centre has been featured in national publications as it faces a huge fundraising challenge.

Eden Animal Rescue, based at Moorlands Head Farm in Newbiggin, near Temple Sowerby, has been showcased in Dogs Today and Cumbria and Lakeland Walker.

The features focus on the charity's efforts to raise £500,000 for a new kennel block.

So far, £115,000 has been raised.

David Simmons, chairman of Eden Animal Rescue, said: "The feature in Dogs Today, such a prestigious national dog publication, is really helping to raise awareness of our fundraising challenge.

"And to have an article in Cumbria and Lakeland Walker the same month has been an added bonus to highlight our work.

"We have had donations from across the country for our new kennels, so the Dogs Today and Cumbria and Lakeland Walker magazine articles will really help continue to raise awareness of our fundraising.

"Every donation is so welcome, and we are grateful to individuals and organisations that have supported us so far.

"There are also opportunities for businesses to sponsor a kennel, which would be named after their firm, providing a lasting thank you seen by everyone who visits Eden Animal Rescue’s centre."

Sarah Bean, general manager of Eden Animal Rescue, said: "It is a real boost for us all to have the work of the charity featured in not one, but two magazines this month."

For more information about the new kennel block and ways to donate, visit www.edenanimalrescue.org.uk.