Devon dog becomes social media star

WATCH: Festive video filmed in Ashburton raises money for charity

A Christmas song has been produced in Ashburton, Devon, to raise funds for charity. The whole community has come together and the results are quite something! 

Since launching last week, the video has been seem more than 15,000 times - and already raised £1,050.

You can watch the video above - and if you wish to donate, click the link at the bottom of this page. 

A small dog, called Mr Pickles, has brought together a magical musical happening for a Devon town and captured it on film.

The dog has become the first Jack Russel ever to make a Christmas film and song - and all proceeds raised from donations and royalties associated with the song will be given to local tree planting and food bank charities in Ashburton where the piece was made. 

The film was shot in a socially distanced manner early on a Sunday morning just after Lockdown. It tells of a dream the dog had in which Father Christmas and his band of unusual helpers are magically summoned to rid the town of the “Pesky” Corona gang.

Mr Pickles commented: “The whole thing has been a wonderful Christmas ride far beyond even my wildest dreams. In all my years as a canine artist. I’ve never known anything like it!.

I hope what we have captured on film and tape brings a smile and warmth to all who see it after this hard year for the world. A very merry Christmas to all!!.”