A MEMORIAL racing night for a Chepstow celebrity has raised hundreds for a dog sanctuary.

The fundraising race night was held in memory of Sonny the First Class Café dog on 7th August at the Greenman Backpackers in Chepstow in aid of the Lost Souls sanctuary.

Sonny joined thousands outside the café over his nine years as mascot, but passed away on Tuesday 28th June.

The terrier had his own Facebook page, which was flooded with messages of grief and support for his owner, Nicky Mogridge.

The event raised £300 on the door, but it is hoped that the total figure will be significantly higher.

Nicky said: “It was absolutely fantastic.

“We raised £300 on the night, but we’re hoping to be nearer to £500 in total.”

It is hoped the money raised will go a long way towards helping the dogs at the sanctuary, with the money enough to buy the sanctuary three weeks of food.