Store helps feed rescue pets
A Washington Pets Store has helped to provide 3,317,317 dinners for homeless animals this Christmas.
Pets at Home Washington took part in the Support Adoption for Pets annual ‘Santa Paws’ appeal.
Customers shopping at the store were given the oppertunity to donate 50p to help provide a dinner for pets throughout the festiive period.
Together with stores across the country £1,704,362 was raised.
Store manager Jennifer Henson-Fisher said: “What a fantastic result.
“We had so much fun raising money and are so grateful to all of our generous customers for taking part and donating much needed funds.
“It’s great to know that this money will also go towards helping these charities to keep abandoned pets healthy and happy until they find a permanent home.”
The meals went to pets spending Christmas in rescue centres.
The Santa Paws appeal exceeded its target of three million dinners to reach a record-breaking total since the launch in 2006.
Every year the Support Adoption for Pets charity helps over 1,000 rehoming centres and pe organisations across the UK through grant funding and support.
It also runs dedicated adoption centres in over 440 Pets at Home stores.
Support Adoption For Pets fundraising manager Amy Wilson said: “This year we set an ambitious target to help raise enough money to feed more homeless pets than ever before.
“When we found out that we had reached this goal we were amazed and grateful to everyone who joined us on our mission to help make this the most special Christmas for pets in rescue centres across the UK.
“We would like to thank everybody who donated to Pets at Home Washington.”