A holiday home from home for dogs has sponsored a coastal football team.

Eastern Daily Press: Heacham Minors U9 team. Picture: Andrew DixHeacham Minors U9 team. Picture: Andrew Dix (Image: Andrew Dix)

Barking Mad (North West Norfolk) are providing the Heacham Minors Football Club U9 team kit for 2017/18.

Tania Stowe of Barking Mad has had a long association with Heacham Minors, having a son who has played with the club since moving to Norfolk.

'We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this wonderful local football club which has seen so many young players go through its' ranks over the last 50 years and is a thriving and active part of the local community, drawing children from many surrounding villages. We have seen first hand the difference that team work, discipline, commitment and fun can make in the young children's lives.

'We fully support the ethos of the club which promotes fairness and equal opportunity for all players. We look forward to supporting the U9 team in their continued endeavors this season.'

Team coach Sam Pishorn said: 'The team is very happy to have the support of Barking Mad. The boys and girls are very excited and look fantastic in their new kit.'

Barking Mad has a team of local dog sitters and hosts who offer space in their own homes to holidaying dogs.

Visiting dogs enjoy all the comforts and routines they are accustomed to and receive lots of love and care.