A pet loving Darlington resident has been named a 2023 Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards finalist within the class Charity Volunteer of the Year
Dog’s Trust volunteer Ailsa Sly is in rivalry for the award, which is an annual celebration of the unimaginable work carried out by animal charities and not-for-profit organisations throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands, in partnership with Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH).
From animal rescue to rehoming, the awards are a chance to recognise the achievements of those that dedicate their time to help animal welfare, and canopy three classes together with Volunteer of the Year, Team of the Year and Employee of the Year.
This yr’s awards will probably be held on Tuesday, May 16 at The International Conference Centre in Telford the place the finalists will take pleasure in a celebratory dinner and a night of leisure earlier than the winners in every class are introduced.
Ailsa stated: “It was huge shock and really overwhelming at first. Now that it has sunk in, I really feel very proud to be nominated by such an incredible charity and totally take pleasure in giving up my free time to help the onerous working group there.
“I’ve been a volunteer for 8 years, and over the years have performed almost each job description a volunteer can do, from kennel duties, admin, home checks, socialising puppies – too many to say!
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“Any job, nonetheless huge or small, I’ll do to assist and help the devoted group, working in direction of the ultimate objective of giving these furry infants a second probability. There’s nothing extra rewarding than listening to one of many dogs has succeeded and located their perpetually home “
Petplan’s gross sales and advertising director, Bella von Mesterhazy, added: “Through our partnership with over 1,200 animal charities we see every day the difference teams and individuals make to the lives of animals.
“The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards are a time to show our appreciation and give these remarkable finalists the recognition they deserve.”
