A PET Weekend held at Crediton Mole Avon Country Stores has been hailed as a resounding success.

Hundreds of people went along where they could meeting Chase from Paw Patrol, alpacas and Shetland Ponies from Woolley Farm, get their dogs microchipped and meet Nancy the Dog, a Showing Champion Dog who lives locally.

Feeding one of the alpacas at Mole Avon Country Stores Pet Weekend. AQ 3075
Feeding one of the alpacas at Mole Avon Country Stores Pet Weekend. AQ 3075 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Mole Avon staff member Sophie meeting nine-months-old miniature Shetland pony Alfie at the Pet Weekend. AQ 3095
Mole Avon staff member Sophie meeting nine-months-old miniature Shetland pony Alfie at the Pet Weekend. AQ 3095 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was face painting for children and a pet Photo Booth was a favourite as many people took along their pets.

In addition, there were special discounts including 10 per cent off pet and bird food, Wellington boots and equine clothing and accessories.

Mole Avon staff with Chase from Paw Patrol during the Pet Weekend. AQ 3129
Mole Avon staff with Chase from Paw Patrol during the Pet Weekend. AQ 3129 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Meat products for pets from local business, The Farmer’s Dog, are on sale at Mole Avon outlets and pictured is Debbie Brimacombe from the business. AQ 3110
Meat products for pets from local business, The Farmer’s Dog, are on sale at Mole Avon outlets and pictured is Debbie Brimacombe from the business. AQ 3110 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Face painting was very popular at the Pet Weekend, pictured Mel from The Face Painting Company and three-year-old Verity from Lapford. AQ 3114
Face painting was very popular at the Pet Weekend, pictured Mel from The Face Painting Company and three-year-old Verity from Lapford. AQ 3114 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Those attending could also meet some of the stockists which supply Mole Avon as well as pet experts.

The Pet Weekend also took place at Mole Avon stores at Okehampton and Axminster.