This Christmas, millions of us will spend precious time and money choosing pointless gifts for people who don’t really want them.

So instead of following this crazy and costly routine, why not surprise someone instead with a much-needed gift in aid of poorly pets?

Vet charity PDSA has hundreds of ‘virtual gifts’ for sale this Christmas.

And they are the perfect gift choice for someone in your life who loves animals.

By purchasing a gift you help care for sick and injured pets across the UK.

They are so simple to buy and once you’ve chosen your virtual present you can personalise an attractive greetings card too.

There’s a wide range of gifts starting from as little as £13, which would pay for over 25 metres of bandages, right up to £1,800, which would buy an operating table.

To browse the full range of presents available, visit wellvettedgifts.co.uk, but hurry – the last order date is December 20.

As a charity we receive no government or lottery funding for our PetAid services, so we rely on the generosity of animal lovers to help raise the £50 million needed to care for poorly pets each year. So please help if you can.

Tina Sleigh, trading manager PDSA Head Office Shropshire