COMEDIAN Ricky Gervais has lent his support as the RSPCA continues to provide vital care to animals in Cornwall.

Animal rescuers at the charity have been designated key workers by the Government, but vital funding is needed to keep them out on the road.

Although RSPCA centres have closed to the public, the charity continues to work around the clock - and even more animals are expected to come in over the coming weeks.

Like many other charities, the RSPCA is facing a huge financial strain as it the coronavirus crisis impacts on its fundraising income.

Last year, RSPCA rescuers dealt with 2,713 welfare incidents in Cornwall and they are continuing to save animals each day.

The RSPCA national emergency appeal is being supported by comedian and animal lover Ricky Gervais. He said: ’It is really important for us all to pull together to help each other at this difficult time and someone needs to be there for animals, too. I would urge people to give whatever they can spare at this really difficult time to support the RSPCA so they can stay out on the frontline rescuing the animals who need them most.’