Jerry Green Opens its Doors in Broughton
News Release
19th June 2013
The mistreatment of animals in the UK has risen by over a third this year – but one North Lincolnshire charity is doing its best to re-home dogs that have been abandoned or neglected.
Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Broughton near Brigg will host an open day next month to raise awareness of the work it does in rescuing and rehoming unwanted dogs.
The annual open day on Sunday 14th July 2013 will include a fun dog show, dog demonstrations, a rescue dog parade, Pooches’ Patisserie (baked treats for dogs), canine massage, Pet Pawtraits, doggy photography, behavioural advice, a children’s treasure hunt, merchandise and charity candles, a cake stall and a hog roast.
The charity has five centres in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and has already re-homed 208 dogs since the beginning of this year.
Centre manager Lynne Vincent explained: “The day is all about educating the public about rescue dogs and ensuring that people understand how to care for their dog.
“Prospective dog owners must understand key aspects of dog handling including food and nutrition. Caring for a dog is a huge responsibility.”
Open days at the North Lincolnshire centre have always been popular with the public and Jerry Green Dog Rescue is hoping this year’s event will be no different.
The open day will take place on Sunday 14th July 2013 from 11.30am until 4.30pm. Entrance costs £1 and under 16s can get in for free.
The North Lincolnshire centre can be found at Broughton, North Lincolnshire DN20 0BJ. For more information on visiting or adopting a dog please visit www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk to see what dogs are available for rehoming, or find the charity on Facebook.
Case study
One lucky dog that has recently found a new home thanks to Jerry Green Dog Rescue is Molly, a nine-year-old Springer Spaniel.
She was brought into the North Lincolnshire rescue centre with a significant infection in her ears and an old injury to her right front leg which had become arthritic.
While staying at Jerry Green Dog Rescue Molly was gradually introduced to short walks to strengthen her muscles and was given special treatment for her ear infection.
She has now been given a new home by Brian and Sue Prunnell of Welton near Lincoln, who have adopted from Jerry Green before and whose previous dog passed away recently.
Lynne Vincent says she’s delighted to see the significant change in Molly’s health and temperament since receiving treatment and specialist care. “She’s like a completely different dog now compared to when she first came into the centre, and I’m delighted to see her turnaround in such a short space of time.”
Mr and Mrs Prunnell intend to take Molly to hydrotherapy sessions to further improve her mobility and are happy to support her recovery further. “We can’t change what’s happened to her but we can make a difference to her future,” Sue Prunnell commented.
Notes to editors:
There was a 33.8 per cent increase in the number of convictions for animal neglect and cruelty in the UK last year, according to the RSPCA Prosecutions Annual Report. There were 3,114 convictions in 2011 compared to 4,168 in 2012.
Jerry Green Dog Rescue was founded in 1961 in Broughton, Lincolnshire and is now one of the UK’s largest dog rescue charities. It has rescue centres in five locations:
- Broughton near Brigg, North Lincolnshire
- Algarkirk near Boston, Lincolnshire
- Blidworth near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
- Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire
- Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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.
Jez Ashberry
Shooting Star PR
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jez@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
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