Rehoming efforts praised

A FIFE MP has praised the Second Chance Dog Kennels for their tireless work after rehoming more than 5,000 animals.

Owners Frank and Ena Conyon recently met with Glenrothes and Central Fife MP Peter Grant at the c h a r i t y ’s centre in Thornton.

Mr Grant thanked the couple for their “invaluable” service and said it was a fine example of how a shelter should be run.

The visit follows a 12-week Scottish Government consultation seeking views from the public on proposals to introduce regulations and licensing for sanctuaries and rehoming shelters.

It is hoped that new legislation will help prevent cases of animal cruelty and neglect at shelters across Scotland following the Ayrshire Ark Refuge scandal.