A big Thankyou to Mars/Pedigree volunteers who painted as much of the kennels as they had time!.jpg)
Hathern Dog Rescue was set up in 2007 by a small, caring & dedicated group of volunteers who wanted to help improve the welfare of stray & abandonded dogs at College Garth Kennels. We have helped with vet needs, kennel improvements, special food & medication, some vaccinations, neutering, toys, coats, a dog trainer to come in.
We also help other animal rescues if funds are available -such as www.dogsos.co.uk & www.dun-roamin.com who both rescue dogs off death row. We can also help towards the cost of having your ex Hathern dog neutered, each case assessed individually we will contribute from £20 upwards to your bill.
We volunteer at College Garth Rescue Kennels , Derby Rd, Hathern, Loughborough, Leics who take in dogs from NWLDC, Charnwood & Melton Councils. 01509-842327
go to Easyfundraising & raise money for HDR while buying stuff you want!
Animal Welfare Act
In 2007 the Animal Welfare Act came into force, to improve the well-being of pets. This Act states that anyone who is responsible for a pet must look after them properly and take reasonable steps to ensure that their welfare needs are met. This is called a ‘duty of care’ and it is to ensure that owners meet their pet’s welfare needs, which depend on good physical and mental health.
The needs of your pet are known as the ‘five welfare needs’ and include:
A suitable environment
A suitable diet
To be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
To be housed with, or apart from, other animals
Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease
If you are thinking of getting a pet, you have to remember that this is a long term commitment. You will need to provide for your pet, taking into account the ‘duty of care’ that you will now have.
Preparing yourself for the responsibilities of pet-ownership is the beginning of a very happy and rewarding time
National Microchipping month-June According to the latest Dogs Trust UK annual stray dog report; local councils took in an estimated 96,892 dogs in 2008 ; 6,710 were put to sleep- many through lack of space. This equates to around 129 per week or 18 every day.
If all of these dogs were microchipped a significant number would have been reunited with their owners
Microchipping-Saturday mornings at the kennels by appointment only £15. Don't risk losing your dog by not having proper identification! Tags are a legal requirment on your dog-you can be fined for not having a correct identification tag on your dog at all times
Missing since December 2008- sky -reward for return-black lab, bald spot on back ( click pic for link to blog)
Dogs & cats used as live bait for fishing!!! Please click on & sign petition to help stop this horrific practice in the Reunion Islands. National Geographic News article October 19 2005 -live & dead dogs & cats as bait
Jake,Cassie.Tommy & Hoby
