Capture a lasting memory of you and your pet pooch with free Christmas caricature at Dalton Park

Dalton Park is inviting visitors to celebrate their four legged fur-iends this festive season with a free caricature of themselves and their pet dog.

Residents can head down to Dalton Park with their dogs on Saturday December 9 between 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm to sit for their pawfect pet picture.

Local artist Tom Hebdon will be situated opposite Regatta and putting pen to paper in his humorous style, creating a special personalised gift to give this Christmas and it's all for free.

A spokesperson for the retail outlet said: "The drawings of owners and their pets create a lasting memory for special occasions and make a fabulous Christmas gift for the whole family to enjoy."

In May of this year Dalton Park opened its doors to pet pooches and declared itself a dog friendly shopping centre.

Dog hydration stations, disposable poo bags and dog waste bins were installed at each entrance and canine first aid kits are also now available.