EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES A CHANCE, WHATEVER THE COST

Wirral Animal Welfare Association is a small local charity established over 35 years ago, initially set up by a lady called Jeanette Kapper. Since her passing, her legacy has continued to grow and thrive, the small charity on the Wirral is known for going above and beyond to help animals in need.

Most of the animals coming into their care have been severely failed by humans, although some are handed over from loving, family homes due to bereavement or change in circumstances.

They have no premises, they take animals into foster care where they are looked after and assessed in a comfortable, home environment and receive whatever veterinary care is needed. This cost is usually unknown until assessed and can run into thousands for one animal alone. When and only when they are ready, Wirral Animal Welfare Association conduct strict home checks to ensure the pet goes to a happy, forever home. With ongoing support and follow up visits they are never far away, giving advice and assistance to all who adopt and foster.

We spoke to Dawn Grant, the trustee and fund raiser for Wirral Animal Welfare Association, who tells us just how dire the situation can get,

“Lately we have had so many sad cases it is difficult to tell you about just one, young dogs that have been taken into the vets to be put to sleep, dogs that have never walked and now have severe leg issues, dogs that aren’t groomed resulting in severe matting and pain, dogs that have never been fed dog food and only know processed scraps as food, some people cannot even get basic care right, and we have to correct all these issues before rehoming.

We saved Nelly from euthanasia, aged just 12 months. She was kicked out and found as a stray after having a litter of puppies, this poor girl had a lifethreatening skin infection as well as worms. She had to undergo emergency surgery to remove her womb, a 2-hour operation. Further x-rays showed she had hip dysplasia, and on top of all that she has had her ears cropped to make her look more menacing, when in fact nothing can detract from her beautiful face.

This poor girl had been in excruciating pain, and to think she is only a puppy herself. She has been placed in the most amazing foster care, who have looked after her through all her operations. Today, Nelly is one of the most playful, loving, and gentle dogs you could ever meet, she adores every human and every animal, a true delight.

We rely solely on public donations to be able to continue the amazing work we do; it is very demanding trying to raise around £60,000 a year for vet bills alone. Every penny donated is spent on our animals, we do not have a charity car or charity premises. We are only a small team of 5 with some fantastic volunteers but we also need your help”

Fundraising is very challenging, and they need all the help they can get. If you know of a business who would sponsor us or a celebrity who would be our patron, please get it touch.

They hold a monthly coffee morning with stalls, a raffle and home baked cakes, they would love you to join them at St Stephens Church, Prenton, the last Saturday of every month.

They also have a monthly online auction which can be found on Facebook Wirral Animal Welfare Association.

Any queries regarding their charity/fundraising please email: WAWA43@hotmail.com or contact them via Facebook messenger. Should you wish to donate please find them on PayPal