Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent appeal after experiencing a large increase of dogs coming into its care this winter.
The charity’s plea for help is based around the strapline: “time is of the essence this winter for local homeless dogs in need of shelter”. It costs the home £6,000 a day just to remain open, and the charity has organised a number of fundraising events this winter including Santa Paws, sponsored by Yale, on November 23 and December 7, which gives attendees the chance to have family photos with their dog and Santa; a Christmas Jumper Day on December 5 in partnership with local businesses; and a sponsored dog walk on Boxing Day, December 26.
Head of fundraising & communications Fi Harrison said: “It’s heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival.
“We don’t receive any government funding, so we are under immense pressure as costs continue to rise. Any donations, be they money or food or blankets are very welcome at this time of year to help us get through and care for the region’s most needy dogs, who are in desperate need of a second chance. We are currently caring for over 200 dogs and really do appreciate supporters remembering us at this time of year.”
