Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Barrow Gurney opened its gates to unwanted, abandoned and often mistreated animals in March 1992 and is still going strong today. Holly Hedge rescue and rehome around 800 dogs and cats each year finding loving and responsible new homes for each and every one of them. They rely on the generosity of supporters to keep their doors open as it costs approximately £616,000 every year to run – that’s over £1,687 every single day!
How we helped:
Leah and Anne-Marie spent the day volunteering under the guidance of Lucinda, the Assistant Kennel and Cattery Manager. They started by cleaning out the cattery which held around 30 cats and kittens, making it sparkle and shine! Following this they then ensured that every fury friend had a good cuddle and interaction time, playing with them in the cat garden and dog adventure areas outside. It’s safe to say they fell in love with many fury friends!
How to help:
There are various ways in which you can get involved and support Holly Hedge. You can fundraise for them via various events or get hands on and volunteer with them for the day by:
- Walking the dogs
- Cuddling the cats
- Lock Up shifts for cats and dogs
- Providing short and long term foster care
- Assisting staff in the kennels & the cattery
- Carrying out home checks
- Capturing photos and videos of their animals for the website
- Managing the animals available for adoption online
Visit their website today: https://www.hollyhedge.org.uk/ or contact them on 01275 474 719 to discover more, they are a fantastic charity with amazing staff who truly love what they do!
