The Pet Charity, which aims to promote the joy and benefits pets have on society, has appointed Sara Bazeley as its media and campaigns officer.

Sara will be based at the charity’s head office, and will be responsible for developing and implementing campaigns alongside organising research.

Research will help develop the charity’s lobbying and campaigning strategies as it seeks to run programmes as diverse as encouraging pets in schools and care homes, and permitting ownership under tenancy agreements.

Sara will also be ensuring The Pet Charity is the ‘go to’ place for positive pet stories through the management of a media desk.

“Pets bring us joy, health and companionship, and I’m excited at the prospect of demonstrating the public health benefits that pets bring, with the aim of encouraging more people to care for them,” she said.

The Pet Charity chairman Paul Miley said: “Sara brings with her three years’ experience in the PR and marketing sector and has strong project management skills. We are confident she will make a positive impact in increasing awareness of The Pet Charity in order for us to continue our campaigns.”

For more information about The Pet Charity call 01234 224506 or visit the website at www.thepetcharity.org.uk