An East Yorkshire pet shop owner who started an appeal in store to help animals suffering in Ukraine has been “overwhelmed” by the response of local people.
At the start of the conflict, Jane Willingham of Belshedo Pet and Animal Supplies in Withernsea put an unused trolley on the shop floor, with a sign reading “donations for Ukraine”. To date, more than four vanloads of pet supplies have been collected, with a value of more than £2,000.
Jane told pbw news: “The people of Withernsea and the surrounding villages have been marvellous – their generosity has really warmed our hearts in such sad times.
“Not only have our customers contributed, but also non-pet owners have come in to the shop asking what is needed. We show and judge Belgian Shepherd Dogs and, through seeing my posts on Facebook, some people have contacted me and contributed by sending me money to buy anything needed too, which has been amazing.”
Jane drops off donations at a local collection point.
“We are only a small cog in a very large wheel, and we can’t thank Hull4heros enough for making sure the donations get to the right places,” she added. “We are still continuing to take donations and will do for as long as it’s needed.”
