*URGENT APPEAL FOR FUNDING*
Covid-19 has meant that we have been able to rehome only very few dogs, the donations from which normally fund 33% of our operations. Any donation large or small will make a significant difference to our survival as a charity. Please donate (click on button at top right) to keep us alive!
Thank you
Dogs Friends is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers who are totally committed and relentlessly busy. Almost all our dogs are in individual foster care in the surrounding area as we prefer them to live in a domestic setting where at all possible.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us run the Charity.
For example could you help us by walking a dog or find homes for dogs that are with our Foster Carers or help with the transportation of dogs and the distribution of food and bedding?
To find out more about how you can help Dogsfriends in so many different ways, click here.
Or get in touch
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm ONLY
08456 014 644
Every year we spend tens of thousands of pounds on vet bills for the hundreds of dogs that come into our care.
That’s why your participation in the lottery organised by our Meds for Mutts Club will make such a difference.
To find out how you can join our Meds For Mutts Club click here.
Hugo sat by the window watching the world go by!!!!
Was called "Deano" when he was with dogsfriends....
Steve
IN JUNE 2009, FINN CAME TO US JUST BEFORE HER 3RD. BIRTHDAY FROM BIRMINGHAM, VIA 'DOGSFRIENDS' SHORTLY AFTER WE LOST DEAR BINKY, A RESCUED JACK RUSSELL, ALSO FROM 'DOGSFRIENDS'.
HAPPY, FRIENDLY AND GENTLE BY NATURE, FINN SETTLED IN RIGHT AWAY AND BECAME A MUCH LOVED AND VALUED MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY.
IN THE EARLY YEARS, FINN WOULD ACCOMPANY ME TO DO STORE COLLECTIONS FOR 'DOGSFRIENDS' AS WELL AS 'HOLLYHEDGE', ENJOYING ALL THE FUSS MADE OF HER BY SOME SHOPPERS!
FINN RELISHED HER DAILY WALKS (3 to 4 PER DAY); REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER UNTIL ILL HEALTH INTERVENED. SHE DEVELOPED DIABETES AND GRADUALLY LOST HER SIGHT. BY THEN, THOUGH SHE COPED EXTREMELY WELL WITH FREQUENT BLOOD TESTS AND TWICE DAILY INJECTIONS, SHE WAS RELUCTANT TO VENTURE BEYOND OUR GARDEN.
SADLY, HER HEALTH DETERIORATED FURTHER AND WE HAD TO SAY 'GOODBYE' TO HER AT THE START OF THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. FINN PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 3RD. 2020.
FINN BROUGHT US MUCH LOVE AND JOY FOR ALMOST 11 YEARS. WE MISS HER GREATLY AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH GREAT FONDNESS .... WE COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A LOVELIER OR BETTER PET!
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We’ve had a few people asking about ways to donate recently, here’s a link to our website with information on various ways you can help with donations.
You can make a one off donation, regular standing order donation, via text or Paypal or even leaving a donation to the rescue in your will.
Thank you so much for your offers of financial help especially at during these difficult times where our usual fundraisers have had to be cancelled due to the covid crisis.
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Dogs Friends helps about 200 dogs a year. Many arrive in very bad physical condition; all receive a thorough health check; many have to be neutered; most have to be vaccinated. All receive the best pr...We are short of the following items here. If anyone is feeling kind, donations of any.of the below will be gratefully received here.
1. Any size DOG CRATES that are safe to use. We had lots but various dogs went to.foster homes with a crate. So now we're short of them
2. Clean duvets and pillows. Our regular supplier of these, Longleat Centre Parcs,.is obviously sadly closed at present. Now we are starting to be able to take dogs in again thank goodness, we need comfortable bedding for them. (Flash, the very lovely old Labrador cross Greyhound who arrived with us yesterday, looked so very happy and relaxed on his Big duvet this morning, he didn't even get up for his breakfast!!)
3. Big, robust toy dogs. Especially if they squeak or if food can be inserted in for the Foster dogs in retrieve at their leisure. If you would like to buy a new toy for a new foster dog, you are welcome to phone The Cheddar Pet shop and pay for one over the phone. Tracey, the very helpful owner there knows what our dogs like. Her number is 01934 741199.
Finally, we really really really need A LOT of money for three of our dogs waiting for specialist veterinary surgery. Willow and Wren are the blind pups needing cataract surgery ASAP so they will, hopefully, be able to see.
Then there's Hacka, the beautiful black Belgium Shepherd girl who arrived here earlier this year. One of her front paws had been broken when she was a young pup. This injury was neglected by her owner and the foot re set itself at a right angle. She needs major surgery so she can lead and full an active life. All three of these dogs were meant to have surgery just before the lock down. The surgeons are all starting to be able to work again now thankfully. But we need the money to pay BEFORE the ops can be done. SO WE NEED £12,000............ And all our fundraising events are cancelled. It's a massive worry and a big dilemma. These three dogs will have their lives transformed - BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE.
Dogs Friends set up, acting as foster carers and fundraisers for other charities
Dogs Friends took in their first dogs for rehoming
First ex-breeding and Pound dogs arrived
Became a registered Charity
10th anniversary celebrated helping our 4,000th dog!
Over 10,000 followers on Facebook!
