Christmas is all about giving, and this year all of our centres are collecting donations for local animal charities to help make their Christmas day a little more special. Anything you can donate will help make a difference.
Huntingdon – Animals in Need
Animals in Need is a rescue organisation that was set up in 1990, run solely by volunteers to rescue sick, injured, trapped and distressed wild and domestic animals in the Northamptonshire area. Over the Christmas period there will be many animals staying at the shelter, please help to make this a special time for them too. They currently have 500 animals, 125 of which are hedgehogs so any donation, however big or small would be very much appreciated. Animals in Need’s wish list includes items for dogs, cats, hedgehogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, chickens or birds, such as:
- Hedgehog food (cat food/chicken in Jelly)
- Food and treats
- Toys
- Collars and leads
- Blankets and towels
They also have an amazon wish list should you wish to purchase an item from that:
How to donate:
Leave your item in our collection box in reception.
Potters Bar – The Friends of Southridge RSPCA
The Friends of Southridge RSPCA is a small charity allied to the RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre in Hertfordshire which, at any one time, could be caring for over 300 rescued animals. Every penny donated to the Friends is spent on the animals.
Please help the Friends to make Christmas day special for all the animals at Southridge RSPCA by donating to their Christmas Dinner Appeal. A gift of just £3 will buy one dinner, treat or toy.
How to donate:
Please either leave your donation with reception, go online via www.friendsofrspcasouthridge.org.uk or send a cheque (made payable to ‘Friends of RSPCA Southridge’ to Christmas Dinner Appeal, Friends of RSPCA Southridge, Packhorse Lane, Ridge EN6 3LZ)
Leeds – Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Cats Protection
Jerry Green Dog Rescue care for, and rehome, abandoned and unwanted dogs. They receive no state or lottery funding and so are very much dependant on the generosity of the public to support and enable their important work. Please support this fantastic charity by donating to their treat and toys appeal:
- Any training treats (including spam and hotdogs sausages)
- Tennis balls
- Collars (small and medium) and leads
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. As well as finding good homes for cats in need, they support and encourage the neutering of cats and strive to provide information to help improve people’s understating of cats and their care. Please help us support the charity this Christmas by donating any of the following:
- Cat toys
- Scratch posts
- Cat food
How to donate:
Leave your item in our collection box in reception.
Edinburgh – Lothian Animal Rescue (Scottish SPCA)
This Christmas our Edinburgh centre have organised a reverse advent calendar for Lothian Animal Rescue (Scottish SPCA). The reverse advent calendar is all about giving a little something instead of receiving. Please help support the work of this dedicated charity by donating food in our food collection box in reception. The shelter has a wide range of animals from fish to horses, so anything would be appreciated. Some students have already indicated that they are willing to donate other items like horse blankets; all of which will be very gratefully received.
How to donate:
Leave your item in the food collection box in reception.