Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser

SSPCA appeal for items

- IAN BUNTING

Animal lovers in Monklands are being asked to donate muchneeded items to the SSPCA.

Blankets and specific types of dog and puppy food can be purchased from the organisati­on’s Hamilton centre’s Amazon wishlist or via any other online retailer offering direct delivery to the centre.

Centre manager Gillian Boyle said: “We are currently in need of some sturdy blankets for the animals at the centre, like Karla and David the lurchers who love to keep warm and cosy at night.

“These siblings are the best of friends and love playing with their toys all day long, and then curling up in their blankets.

“We are specifical­ly in need of blankets at the moment, not sheets and towels.

“Unfortunat­ely we can’t accept duvets or pillows because some of our residents like to chew and they are too easy to destroy.

“Although the centre has been closed

to the public during lockdown due to coronaviru­s restrictio­ns, our staff continue to care for the animals as normal and we are short on supplies.

“We are also in desperate need of Chappie dog food, and Autarky hypoallerg­enic dog and puppy food, to feed some of our hungry pups. These can also be found on our Amazon wishlist.

“A number of the dogs in our care are on hypoallerg­enic diets, and would be so thankful for this donation.

“If anyone can help with any of these items, we would appreciate anything that people can spare.”

Blankets and food can be dropped in to the Scottish SPCA Lanarkshir­e animal rescue and rehoming centre on Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0SB, if members of the public live within the local authority area.

Alternativ­ely, items can be ordered via any retailer offering online delivery or purchased from the centre’s Amazon wishlist at http://amzn.to/2mavjmr

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Helping hand Centre staff would “appreciate anything that people can spare”

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