World Animal Day is just around the corner, and in honor of this global event, an animal welfare charity is urging the public to support their local rescue centers by “donating a dinner” to a homeless animal. The Naturewatch Foundation, based in Gloucestershire, coordinates World Animal Day to unite advocates and promote animal welfare and protection.
The charity has already taken action by collecting food for their local rescue center, Cheltenham Animal Shelter, which currently has 72 animals in its care, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Naturewatch Foundation CEO and World Animal Day coordinator, Sarah Carr, stated, “Our local shelter does an incredible job of rescuing and rehoming animals in the area and we’re proud to support them by donating 72 dinners for their current residents.”
Carr also encouraged other animal lovers across the UK to donate just one meal to their local shelter, or even go a step further and organize a collection at their workplace, college, or social club. She emphasized that every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference to homeless animals and the dedicated people who care for them.
To make it easy for people to donate, there are several ways to “Donate a Dinner”: dropping a packet or tin in the shelter’s collection box at a local supermarket, taking the food donation in person to the animal shelter, checking if the shelter has an Amazon Wishlist, or donating the cost of a dinner directly through the shelter’s website.
Erica Landon, Community Engagement Officer at Cheltenham Animal Shelter, expressed her gratitude for Naturewatch Foundation’s support and for raising awareness about the importance of helping local rescue centers on World Animal Day. She also highlighted the essential role of food donations in providing care for the animals, especially as the number of abandoned pets continues to rise.
The Naturewatch Foundation team acknowledges that some animal lovers may be unable to donate due to the current economic climate. Carr assured them, “If you’re struggling to feed the animals in your family, there is help available.” She mentioned that larger charities, such as the RSPCA, Blue Cross, and Dogs Trust, all run pet food banks to help animals stay with their families during these uncertain times.
For those who want to get more involved on World Animal Day, the website offers plenty of activity ideas and helpful resources to organize an event. Visit worldanimalday.org.uk to learn more.
This news story was distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/ on Monday, 30 September, 2024.
