A Monmouth pet shop opened it's doors on Saturday, 20th April with one thing in mind. That was to raise as much money as they could to help a young Monmouth girl get a life-changing operation.

Her mum, Helen Morgan has so far raised more than £35,000 towards the £40,000 needed for an operation for six-year-old Chase Vaughan, who has cerebral palsy.

The shop arranged for face-painting activities, balloon modelling, a cup-cake stall, a tombola and raffle, a fun quiz and a treasure hunt.

Visitors also had the chance to win a dog lovers' hamper, cat lovers' hamper, or the Complete Garden Bird Feeding Station including seeds and feeders courtesy of Paws.

Wendy Williams of Paws for Pets said: "A massive thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and attended Chases Pet Shop Fun Day. We raised an amazing £404.82.

"If you missed the event you can still donate on Chase's page 'A Big Wish For Chase'. We really couldn't have done it without all the helpers and donations so thanks again."

Beacon readers who would like to help on the final leg of the fundraising marathon can visit http://www.justgiving.com/Helen-Morgan8">http://www.justgiving.com/Helen-Morgan8

Pictured is Wendy Williams, right, outside the pet shop with helpers and visitors raising money for Chase Vaughan