Charity launches Vet Your Clothes, with Fearne Cotton & Sarah Jayne Dunn – everyone encouraged to get on board

In an effort to raise awareness of shopping pre-loved, PDSA are calling on the local community to 'vet your clothes' – by having a purposeful clear out, donating items they no longer need to its charity outlets.

Emma Phillpott, Retail Development Manager at PDSA said: "We know having a clear out can seem like a huge task, but we're hoping the relaunch of Vet Your Clothes will be a positive reminder to people, that unused and unwanted clothing could be greatly appreciated elsewhere.

"We're encouraging all retail lovers and avid shoppers to make some room in their wardrobes, and head down to their local PDSA charity shop to donate items they no longer need."

The Vet Your Clothes campaign is backed by PDSA supporters, and animal lovers, Fearne Cotton and Sarah Jayne Dunn, who have taken on the challenge and vetted their own clothes – both donating an item from their very own wardrobes. They are hoping this will encourage many to join in, making some closet space before adding any more fresh finds!

The items up for grabs are a gorgeous, sparkly Olivia Rubin rainbow dress that had everyone talking when worn by Fearne, and almost immediately sold out. Now, there's a unique opportunity to get your hands on this celeb favourite, pre-loved by Fearne, highly desired, and sold-out show stopper dress.

There's also a beautiful electric blue textured mini dress, resembling a heap of hydrangea flowers, worn by Sarah. This fabulous dress was from a Forever Unique collaboration with fashion and lifestyle influencer, Tara Maynard. As the collection has come to an end, it's an opportunity to get your hands on a pre-loved by Sarah, unique, and again, no-longer available to purchase dress.

Both of the items donated by both of the campaign ambassadors, Fearne and Sarah will go up for sale in an online auction event, hosted this weekend, on February 4, through this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pdsacharityshop

Not only is it a chance to own a show stopping sell-out dress, items sold for PDSA go a long way to support pets in need. So you can shop whilst knowing you are supporting a great cause – win-win!

In the run up to the auction, PDSA is calling on the British public to also take on the challenge of 'vetting their clothes'.

Emma added: "By supporting your local charity shop, you are not only helping support a vital veterinary service, you're often able to spend a lot less, as there's many bargains to be found. There's often an abundance of hidden gems that are looking for new homes too. With over 100 PDSA charity shops throughout the UK, there's plenty of shops for all who wish to join in and vet their clothes."

• Just one item sold for £3 in a PDSA charity shop would pay for a small bottle of a local anaesthetic to provide essential pain relief to a much-loved pet during dental procedures and minor surgery.
• An item sold for £5 would provide a poorly cat with anti-sickness to ease their symptoms.
• And an item sold for £10 would pay for a heat pad that would help keep a pet warm and cosy following surgery.

For a chance to get your hands on the items donated by the campaign ambassadors, head to: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pdsacharityshop on 4 February at 8pm – don't miss out!

Or find out more about the campaign on PDSA's website: www.pdsa.org.uk/vetyourclothes