Walking an Extra Mile to Raise Funds For Pups
East Yorkshire dog lovers will embark on a sponsored walk to raise funds to ensure dogs find a loving and permanent home.
The Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre in Gilberdyke is hosting a Mad Hatter’s Dog Walk and Tea Party on 31st May 2015 as part of its annual Brew Up, Help a Pup campaign.
The three-mile walk will begin at 11am, leaving from the centre and continuing on a countryside trail before ending back at the centre, where refreshments and cakes will be available on sale.
Those taking part in the sponsored walk will meet at the centre at 10.30am. Supporters also have the option of doing the walk in fancy dress.
Jenny Harris, fund raiser at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “Brew Up, Help a Pup is a great excuse for people to catch up with loved ones and enjoy a delicious treat all in the name of a good cause!”
Staff from Jerry Green Dog Rescue will be on hand to answer questions and give advice about their adoption and fostering services, and sell treats and toys for dogs at the centre shop.
The charity has five centres at Thirsk in North Yorkshire, Blidworth in Nottinghamshire, Gilberdyke in East Yorkshire, Broughton in North Lincolnshire and Algarkirk in Lincolnshire and aims to find forever homes for over 800 dogs every year.
Brew Up Week officially runs from Monday 25th until Saturday 30th May and the charity is urging its supporters to host an event in that week to boost its coffers.
Jenny added: “Whether you’re a coffee lover or a tea drinker we’re asking people who care about animals to ‘paws’ for a brew and do their bit for their local dog rescue centre.
“With operating costs of £1.5 million, the support of local dog lovers is invaluable to help us rescue and re-home even more dogs. It’s surprising the difference a fundraising cuppa can really make!”
Sponsorship forms are available at the Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre in East Yorkshire. For more information about the Mad Hatter’s Dog Walk and Tea Party email eyorks@jerrygreendogs.org.uk or call 01430 449112.
Supporters wanting to host their own Brew Up, Help a Pup event can register for a fundraising pack from Jerry Green Dog Rescue by calling 01652 650886 or sending an email to fundraising@jerrygreendogs.org.uk.
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Notes to editors:
• Jerry Green Dog Rescue was founded in 1961 in Broughton, Lincolnshire and is now one of the UK’s largest dog rescue charities.
• Jerry Green Dog Rescue has a caring ethos which puts the dogs in its care at the centre of everything it does. It also operates a policy whereby prospective adopters are introduced to dogs in a neutral environment away from the kennel, resulting in less stress for the dog and increasing the chances of permanent homes being found.
• The adoption process at Jerry Green Dog Rescue involves a number of introductory visits and the rehoming team provide pre and post adoption support to ensure the move to the dog’s new home is as smooth as possible.
• The charity receives no Government or National Lottery funding. This means it is dependent on the generosity of public and corporate donors/sponsors.
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Shey Osibowale
Shooting Star PR
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