With the help and support of our wonderful clients and other animal lovers in our community Wangford Veterinary Clinic were able to give donations to nine different animal rescue charities in January. We feel the need is even greater now with the cost of living crisis severely effecting local pet charities.
The need for care is set to rise significantly, causing financial challenges as well as extra pressure on their service in these tough times! Life for the rescue animals who rely so heavily on human support in most rescue centres goes on through these unpredictable times as usual with dedicated volunteers working hard to provide daily care. However, the costs of providing food, medical and surgical care, warmth etc., continues to spiral and it’s not going to be long until the fraction of donations that they have received run out.
We would love to see all pets experience unlimited love and affection but sadly many animals never get to experience the comfort and safety of a loving home. Our local rescue charities need our support and donations more than ever so we launched our Santa Paws Christmas Appeal a little earlier this year.
The items most needed are food (dried or tinned), warm bedding, toys to stimulate play, food and water dishes and donations of money. Treats for cats and dogs are also welcome, as well as collars, leads, and warm coats. These items really don’t need to be new so if you are having a clear out please think of our appeal.
Items can be dropped off at the practice reception at any time from 8.30am-6pm Monday to Friday, or on a Saturday morning before midday. Donations of money are always useful to help to keep pets healthy and warm and these can be made via a special donations link, via cheque to Santa Paws or by Bacs Account 76057917 Sort code 51 70 02 or if preferred your donation can be placed in a clearly marked envelope – Santa Paws Appeal Donation and the donor’s name.
Last Years Benefiting Charities
The benefiting charities 2024/25 are Home Run Hounds £700, LIB Dog Rescue, Horse Rescue Fund £400, Lowestoft Cat Angels £700, East Coast Pet Rescue, Hedgehog Haven £100, Brocksbarn Hedgehog Rescue £100, Marine and Wildlife Rescue £500, Norfolk Piggies £100
Although our appeal is about the animals, we recognise that without the support of those individuals who not only give up their Christmas but love them and dedicate themselves to their welfare, there’d be nowhere for them to go so Wangford Vets will be donating a little something to thank the volunteers for all their hard work too.