Vitalin ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Vitalin ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear running vests, swimsuits, parachutes or fancy dress… and that’s exactly what employees of Vitalin Pet Food recently did for Jerry Green Dog Rescue.

On the 13th April, Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin took part in an exhilarating 5k inflatable obstacle course in Leeds. By navigating their way round a 5k course while tackling enormous inflatables up to 50m long and 8 metres high, the team were able to raise over £200 for Jerry Green. The rescue centre was founded in 1961 by Jerry Green with the aim of providing all dogs with an environment where they can feel safe and loved. This has exceeded their expectations, enabling them to offer services across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. The charity is volunteer ran and relies heavily on public and corporate donations to help them to rescue and rehome dogs. Jerry Green and Vitalin have been supporting each other since 2016, sharing their love of dogs.

Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin

Said Annabell Rowlands of Vitalin Pet Food: “Jerry Green is a charity that is very close to our hearts here at Vitalin. As they are a charity that are local to us, it means a lot that we are able to support them and the fantastic work they do… even if that did mean running 5K and battling many giant inflatables along the way!”

For further information about the Vitalin visit www.vitalinpetfood.co.uk. You can find out more about Jerry Green at www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk

To help explain the vital work of Leicester Animal Aid, a local animator and designer has created a short film which features one of its former residents.

Shantelle wanted to combine her love of animals with her passion for animation and offered her expertise free of charge to LAA. She has brought to life the story of Bertie, a 14-year-old miniature poodle, to illustrate what a difference the generosity of supporters and members make to the Charity

The film shows Bertie as a puppy with his Mum and Dad and follows him enjoying life as he grows up. As he gets older he has a few health problems including a heart condition but he is well-looked after and still loves his walks. Sadly Bertie’s circumstances change when his beloved owners pass away and he has nowhere to go.

That’s where Leicester Animal Aid step in and give him the love and care he deserves until a new forever home can be found. Bertie also shows us how easy it is to become a member of LAA and how it helps us to continue the vital work we do helping dogs and cats who have been lost, abandoned, neglected or because their owners can no longer look after them.

The animation shows that, although Bertie lives with his new family, he is still supported by his LAA family through the Medical Foster Scheme.

You can go to LAA’s website www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk, Facebook or You Tube channel to see the animation.

14 29 JULY – 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE www.rescueandanimalcare.com