Giving shelter to suffering animals
Barry Hyde
Chair of Rossendale Community
Support Network
THIS week, we are looking at the work of Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue (RRAR).
Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue was set up eight years ago by Michaela Holt specifically for the benefit of the public to provide relief to suffering animals in need of care and attention, source and support rescue homes who will house, care and treat animals in need of help.
They also promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals, and educate the public in animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
RRAR is a registered charity with a board of trustees chaired by Michaela Holt, and is also supported in its work by over 40 volunteers who take on a number of roles including foster care, long and short term, foster home assessment, lost pet searches, animal rescue and basic training.
All their services are provided free of charge, but as a charity, the organisation relies totally on donations to maintain and run these services.
Funds come from sponsors, auctions and fundraising activities held on a regular basis.
They also have premises on Bacup market where they raise funds through the sale of goods donated by the community.
Their Facebook page is constantly updated with information on animals looking for new homes, fundraising activities, donations and details of organisations supporting the work of RRAR and stories relating to animals who have been helped by the organisation.
This year, RRAR are planning a summer ball in July, a petfest in August and tombolas at other valley events.
If you would like further information, have an animal issue or would like to make a donation or volunteer, you can contact RRAR through their email rrar@ petlover.com or website www.rrar.co.uk