Cash raised at a canine present has been donated to an animal rescue charity.
Stamford Dog Present was held at The Meadows in September and raised £2,700.
Organised by the Stamford Methodist Church, the occasion noticed house owners and canine attempt their hand (and paws) in numerous classes together with finest sausage catcher, waggiest tail and cutest pet.
A cheque of £555 was offered by deputy mayor Andy Croft to Bec Wilson and Jane Freeman from Stamford-based charity The Mutts Nutts Rescue, which helps the aged and ailing with their pets.
Canine Jack, 17, and Bear, 9, additionally attended.
“We’re completely thrilled with the donation.
“Each penny of will probably be spent on the pets,” mentioned Jane.
The charity, which has two members of workers and about 30 volunteers, is utilizing sheds at Stamford Veterinary Centre to retailer canine provides which can be found to these struggling on a pay-as-you-feel foundation.
Cash raised at Stamford Dog Present was additionally donated to The Nixon Memorial Hospital in Sierra Leone and 2nd Stamford Scouts’ new headquarters in Empingham Street.
“We’re completely delighted to help them,” mentioned organiser of the canine present, Conan Lewis.
