The Lagan Valley representative taken pleasure in a trip of the rehoming centre, that included stage among the reconstruct which is nearing conclusion.
Dogs Trust staff talked about different dog well-being concerns, consisting of the present cost of living crisis and how this is impacting both dog owners and the work at the centre. Mr Butler likewise saw the centre’s food bank, which is available to those battling with the cost of feeding their dogs. In addition, the group spoke with him about accountable dog ownership and breeding, consisting of prohibiting third-party sales and the requirement for robust legislation to manage rehoming organisations, all of which are required to deal with a few of the well-being issues in Northern Ireland.
Following his check out, Mr Butler said: “Friday’s visit to Dogs Trust Ballymena was the highlight of my week. The staff and facilities are impressive and to know that there is such conscientious care given to the dogs who stay there, before re-homing, warmed my heart considerably.
“The food bank is an excellent resource especially in the face of the cost of living crisis and I encourage anyone who wants to support Dogs Trust here in Ballymena to contact them at the centre to learn more. The most difficult part of the day was leaving my new friend Finn the Pomeranian, who made a massive impression on me, but I’ve no doubt that he will find a fabulous home soon.”
Conor O’Kane, Rehoming Centre Manager at Ballymena, included: “It was a pleasure to welcome Robbie to Dogs Trust Ballymena and to show him the progress with the redeveloped centre where we will be able to care for and rehome even more dogs. We appreciate his concerns for the cost of living pressures faced by the centre and dog owners and thank him for his continued support of dog welfare and our work.”
Dogs Trust, the UK’s most significant canine charity, received a record variety of questions in 2015 (more than 50,000) from dog owners about quiting their dogs. There is a threat that this year might be even worse – by 10 January, the charity had actually already received 1,956 handover demands, shockingly, almost a 50 percent boost from the exact same duration in 2022.
As the country faces its worst monetary crisis in years, Dogs Trust is urgently looking for help for the dogs who will feel the effect. The charity is calling out, in specific, to individuals with space in their houses and hearts for dogs that are harder to discover permanently houses for, such as huge dogs and dogs with difficult behaviour. If you believe you can use a dog in requirement a short-lived home while the UK remains in monetary crisis, please call them at https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/fostering
To learn more about the food bank at Ballymena, please call 0303 003 0000.
