Charities
-
Mar- 2020 -25 March
Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus
UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…
Read More » -
25 March
RSPCA to provide emergency service ‘only’
The RSPCA has announced it will now be providing an emergency-only service to animals in the wake of government advice concerning coronavirus. The group’s frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife centres and four animal hospitals will continue to deal with emergency cases while the nation is under lockdown. Frontline…
Read More » -
25 March
Kennel Club and Charitable and Educational Trusts announce emergency relief fund
Dog charity the Kennel Club has announced the creation of an emergency relief fund to support dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the emerging situation of the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust has announced that it will help…
Read More » -
25 March
Battersea annonces latest measures for Covid-19 virus outbreak
Animal charity Battersea has announced its latest measures put in place regarding the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. In a statement released on the charity’s website, Battersea revealed it has temporarily closed its gates. The statement read: “This is not a situation we ever thought we would face. However,…
Read More » -
24 March
Animal Health Trust faces closure
The Animal Health Trust charity has announced it faces “imminent closure” following a period of financial troubles. The charity said that it has recently been facing “dire financial constraints”, and revealed that the recent coronavirus pandemic has directly impacted its funding. Its executive committee is now seeking emergency funding, including…
Read More » -
23 March
Cats Protection Rochdale receives £18k grant
Cats Protection Rochdale announced it has received a £17,940 grant from Support Adoption For Pets, the UK’s largest grant-giving animal charity. Money from the grant will now go toward vet bills for their rescued cats, as well as new equipment for the centre. Cats Protection Rochdale currently has a team…
Read More » -
20 March
The Kennel Club temporarily shuts its office amid Covid-19 outbreak
UK charity The Kennel Club has announced the closure of its offices, amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak. The company has revealed in a statement, by the close of business today, its Clarges Street offices will be closed. Soon after this, its Aylesbury site will also close. It…
Read More » -
20 March
Dogs Trust implements new measures amid Covid-19 outbreak
The Dogs Trust has announced that it has introduced a “plan of action” to allow its continued operation, after “closely monitoring” the government’s advice regarding coronavirus. The first measure introduced is the introduction of an appointment-only system for its rehoming centres, effective 21 March. No walk-in members of the public…
Read More » -
18 March
SSPCA announces coronavirus measures
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has announced a new “raft” of measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From today (18 March), its nine animal rescue and rehoming centres will be closed to the public, unless a pre-arranged appointment has been scheduled. It…
Read More » -
17 March
All Pets Solution launches collaboration with Blue Cross
All Pets Solution launched its collaboration with the Blue Cross Animal Charity. The online retailer started the partnership by donating £14,000 worth of products, which included a selection of dog bowls and silicon eating mats, in order for the charity to issue them as a pack with every dog and…
Read More »
