By KLTV Newsdesk
Lintbells, one of the UK’s leading pet supplement companies, has today announced the launch of a charity campaign that intends to raise funds for over 100 registered pet rescue charities across the UK, including the local RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford Branch.
The rehoming centre based on Wade Street, Halifax has been chosen as one of the selected charities to benefit from the appeal.
Pet rescue centres across the country are facing closure due to a lack of funding and lost revenue as a consequence of COVID-19.
The loss of funds, attributed to adoption fees, Centre visits, Charity Shop sales, and Fundraising Events has left the future of pet rescue charities hanging in the balance.
The #RescueYourRescue Appeal aims to urgently raise funds to immediately help safeguard the future of pet rescue charities and the animals that rely on them.
#RescueYourRescue will attempt to raise £250,000 for pet rescue charities across the UK over the coming months.
Lintbells themselves say they will be donating £10,000 to participating charities.
Recent reports have stated that pet rescue charities are suspending the intake of animals, which could lead to pets being mistreated or abandoned.
The Campaign was launched in support with veteran broadcaster and voice of Crufts, Peter Purves.
He said: “Pet rescue charities across the country support the welfare of animals that need our help the most.
“In these difficult circumstances, I’m appealing for animal lovers to work together to support these brilliant centres and the crucial work that they do.
“Every donation makes a difference, so please give what you can and help spread the word by engaging with the campaign on social media using #RescueYourRescue.”
Lauren Moore, Fundraising Manager, RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield Bradford & District Branch said: “We are a local independent branch of the RSPCA so we have to raise our own funds to keep our animal centre running and look after the animals in our care.
“This is normally done through our fundraising events and income from our charity shops, but with the current COVID-19 crisis we have had to close our shops and cancel planned events and activities which has had a devastating effect on our funds.
“We’ve also been forced to close our animal centre and have cancelled any potential adoptions.”
Dr. John Howie, CEO & Co-founder of Lintbells added: “Lintbells was established to support the health and well-being of pets and #RescueYourRescue will help safeguard the future of rescue charities.
“Let’s help protect the UK’s 250,000 animals that need our support.”
Quick example costs
It costs up to £1,000,000 per year to run an RSPCA rescue centre. £6 can feed a dog for a week and £10 covers the cost of food and board per animal. That is why #RescueYourRescue is asking animal lovers who can afford to help donate a minimum of £2 per person.
How to help
#RescueYourRescue is working with Virgin Money Giving to raise and distribute funds to over 100 pet rescue charities in the UK. If you wish to help you can visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RSPCAHalifaxHuddersfieldBradfordDistrict
If you’re unable to donate you can also show your support by sharing a high-five with your pet on social media using the #RescueYourRescue and nominate friends to donate too.
