The Pettifor Trust say the £2,000 donation will go towards feeding, housing, and therapy for the Carmarthenshire centre’s rescued border collie dogs.
The Border Collie Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre has been rescuing and training dogs for over 30 years. All donations go directly towards feeding, housing, and providing each border collie with a better life. The centre helps dogs who suffer from social anxieties, excessive biting, poor lead walking, aggressive behaviour, and lunging at objects or people.
The Pettifor Trust organised a coffee morning, online sales, and a market to raise the funds.
Diane Hart, Founder of the Border Collie Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, expressed her gratitude for the donation: “We’re incredibly grateful to The Pettifor Trust for their continued support. We spend up to £4,000 a month on veterinary bills alone and another £2,000 on food, so donations like this are absolutely vital to keep us going.
“Many of the dogs we take in have been mentally or physically abused. They need structure, exercise and emotional support in order to recover. We work with them as a pack, which helps with socialisation and rehabilitation.
“With the right approach, we help them rebuild trust. Having financial support means we can continue to give these dogs the second chance they deserve.”
Over the past three months, The Pettifor Trust have been running various events to raise funds for the centre, including a coffee morning at the Uniting Church in Sketty and the Killay Precinct had a market.
Rachel Wooldridge, Chair of the Pettifor Trust, shares why the centre was chosen and reflects on the success of the fundraiser: “We’ve supported the Border Collie Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre for many years because we know the incredible work they do to transform the lives of these dogs. The dedication and care they show is inspiring, and we’re proud to help make a difference. The support we’ve had from our community for this fundraiser has been fantastic, it’s a real reminder of what we can achieve when we all come together for a cause that matters.”
