Each year Gables Dogs and Cats Home takes in nearly 1,000 unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats and this year they have seen yet another increase in the number of vulnerable puppies and kittens needing their help.
It is vitally important that they provide their animals with the very best during their stay with them and their pens must be kept warm and comfortable at all times. During the winter months they use lots of donated duvets and blankets to help keep the animals warm and cosy, but their heating bills increase dramatically. There are 81 cat pens and 82 dog kennels to keep warm, which costs over £5,000 each year.
General manager Claire Sparkes said:
“This will be the fifth year we have asked for help with our heating costs and we are always amazed by the generosity of our wonderful supporters. Their help really does make a difference to how we can look after the vulnerable dogs, cats and kittens, such as Dolly, Droopy and Fun-Sized Freddo. The current rise in energy costs is a worrying trend and we have had another year of being unable to hold or attend any fundraising events, which means we are facing another huge funding shortfall.”
If Gables is lucky enough to raise more money than is needed it will go towards helping all the animals in their care.
Gables Dogs & Cats Home does not receive any government funding and has felt the financial strain from the Coronavirus pandemic. If you can help to ease Gables financial burden by making a contribution to their ‘Winter Heating Appeal 2021-22’, please call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/wha2021-22 or paypal.me/gablesdogsandcats to donate online.
