A LONE dog made of worn-out wellies had a nice surprise in time for Christmas.

The dog has become a popular feature on the Cobb in Lyme Regis after it was made last year for the charity by long-serving RNLI lifeboat crew member, Garry Gibbs, but visitors were concerned he looked lonely.

Mr Gibbs, who has been a member of the crew for more than 20 years, took to creating another two dogs from RNLI wellies to make a family of three.

Dozens of visitors to the town have taken photos of the family, with the next development finding a name for them.

Krys Lavery, RNLI shop manager, said: “That may have to wait until lifeboat boat week, but we still have to make a decision on this important issue.”

Mr Gibbs said: “Lots of people asked me if the one dog would have a family because he looked lonely outside the shop, so I found some more worn-out wellies and the mummy dog and the puppy are the result.”