Pet shop aiming to feed Alsatians at Christmas

Pets At Homewishaw is taking the lead in an appeal to help feed animals spending Christmas in a rescue centre.

Over the festive period, the store in Caledonian Retail Park is participating in a nationwide fundraiser for rescue animals as part of the Support Adoption For Pets annual Santa Paws appeal.

The charity drive runs until December 24 and aims to raise enough money to fund three million dinners for abandoned pets over Christmas.

The team at Pets at Homewishaw will be raising money for German Shepherd Rescue Scotland.

Amywilson, Support Adoption For Pets fundraising manager, said: “Every year we are amazed by the generosity of the nation and so we are delighted to announce that we’re launching the Santa Paws appeal once again.

“It is our mission to ensure that no pet in a rescue centre goes without a Christmas dinner, and we hope that people will spare a moment’s thought when Christmas shopping for their own beloved pets this year and make a donation to those pets less fortunate than their own.”

Pets At Home customers can support the Santa Paws appeal throughout December simply by donating 50p – enough to fund one Christmas dinner for a rescue pet – at the till point.

Pet lovers can also donate £3 by texting BOWL01 to 70070, or an amount of their choice online at www. supportadoptionforpets. co.uk/santapaws

Support Adoption For Pets is a charity established by Pets at Home in 2006.

Since then it has helped over 1,000 rehoming centres and pet rescue organisations across the UK through grant funding and support.

It also runs dedicated adoption centres in over 440 Pets at Home stores.