Doherty plans Wiltshire pet sanctuary

Pete Doherty has started making plans to open an animal sanctuary near his Wiltshire home, say reports.

According to the Daily Star, the Babyshambles singer is a passionate animal lover and wants to use his money to create a sanctuary for rescued and injured pets.

The rocker was reportedly inspired after he rescued a three-legged hedgehog from the road-side, which he has named Mrs Tiggy-Winkle.

"Pete rescued the hedgehog. It had a leg missing and he felt sorry for it," a source told the Daily Star.

"He made sure it got the proper help it needed from a vet and set up a special section for it in his garden. Pete has a big heart. He also loves rats and is looking after one with no tail.

"He has lots of kittens, too, and hopes that by the end of the year he will be able to open his pet rescue centre at Marlborough to local schools so they can educate children about animals."

Last year, Doherty was alleged to have forced his pet kitten Dinger into smoking crack.