National Wetnose Day aims to raise millions for animal rescue centres
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Wetnose Animal Aid is holding a National Wetnose Day in September to raise funds for struggling Animal Rescue Centres around the UK to help pay off vets bills, buy equipment and animal feed. The initiative is being supported by Natures Menu and The Company of Animals.
Many centres have suffered a 40% drop in donations over the past few years, but still the problems of strays, abused and neglected animals arise every day.
With over 47% of households owning a pet, rescue centres are experiencing a noticeable increase in animals being ‘dumped’ on them, as owners continue for various reasons not to be able to keep their animals. That equation does not balance, and therefore this Wetnose Funday is an important event to help raise serious levels of funds to get the balance back and help the centres with the ever increase in sick animals being bought in for care, behavioral problems or treatment.
If funds are not available to help the centres then many will have to close and more animals could not be re-homed and live out their lives after being given a second chance.
"We will invite schools to join in as we need more veterinary nurses, specialist vets and farriers as well as marine vets and animal experts in general," said a Wetnose Animal Aid. "This is one way of helping to educate children by having fun and making them aware that animals are an important part of our daily lives, especially bees and our wildlife." Wetnose Animal Aid is asking volunteers to hold fund raising events like a Tea and cake morning, plant stall, car boot stall, horse ride, bike ride, dog show or a dog walk.
Celebrities like Amanda Holden support the camapign. She said: "I love the idea of a Wetnose Day for animals and do hope we can make it as big as red nose day for humans.
"Many of the smaller animal sanctuaries are full to busting and need our help with the wonderful work they do against all the odds. Please join me and support those without a voice, join Wetnose and let’s all make a real difference”. For more information email info@wetnoseday.org or visit www.wetnoseanimalaid.com
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