An Ipswich Hospital nurse held her first sausage dog picnic in Christchurch Park.

Kitty Brandon's miniature dachshund Eevee "changed her life" - so she wanted to share that experience with others.

A total of 60 sausage dogs came along on Sunday to the picnic, although Eevee - an Instagram star with 17,000 followers - could not make it along herself.

East Anglian Daily Times: Eevee sadly could not attend the Christchurch Park picnic herselfEevee sadly could not attend the Christchurch Park picnic herself (Image: Archant 2021)

"It went really well," Ms Brandon said. "It was a very good success."

East Anglian Daily Times: Lots of people attended the sausage dogs' picnic at Christchurch ParkLots of people attended the sausage dogs' picnic at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant 2021)

She also wanted to raise money for Ipswich-based Dogs Squad, which supports people with learning disabilities and looks after people's dogs.

East Anglian Daily Times: Barbara Black with 14-year-old Hattie, at the sausage dogs picnic at Christchurch ParkBarbara Black with 14-year-old Hattie, at the sausage dogs picnic at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant 2021)

Though she has not been able to count up the money yet, Ms Brandon thinks they raised a lot of funds for the worthy cause.

East Anglian Daily Times: Maizie, 17 months old, at the sausage dogs' picnic at Christchurch ParkMaizie, 17 months old, at the sausage dogs' picnic at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant 2021)

Christchurch Park's Upper Bowling Green has been home to Dogs Squad, where the sausage dog picnic has been held, since 2020.

East Anglian Daily Times: Three-month-old Glitch plays in the grass at the sausage dogs' picnicThree-month-old Glitch plays in the grass at the sausage dogs' picnic (Image: Archant 2021)

The site was revamped by Lisa Correll, who turned it into a dog creche.

For more on the Dogs Squad, visit https://thedogssquad.com