SPCA strays get jackets to advertise themselves

Wellington SPCA is turning its dogs into four-legged billboards - advertising themselves.

The likes of Neapolitan mastiff-boxer cross Nella and her "best friend'' ridgeback-labrador cross Coco have had special coats made.

Each can have placards attached, meaning as they get taken for walks by volunteers, members of the public can get the necessary information in case they want to adopt the dogs.

So far only two prototype coats have been made but eight more are in the pipeline.

The new ones will also have pockets for flyers, with information about the specific dog. MORE>>