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As we approached the end of 2022 and the time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate, we knew that some were struggling to cope. Animal rehoming charities across the UK have been overwhelmed with relinquished and abandoned pets after the pandemic pet boom, with some at breaking point due to overcapacity, a lack of funding and the rise in cost of living.
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We asked our customers, followers, and the general public to get behind our campaign ‘A festive tail of hope...’ and help create a happier “tail” for the lonely pets still waiting for their forever home. Through our new volunteering We KNEW we had to HELP!
increase in abandoned animals compared to 2021 Reported by RSPCA
platform, Animal Friends Giving Back, anyone that wanted to support those vulnerable pets could finally do so by fostering, giving their time, offering their skills, donating goods, or offering a forever home. And just because Christmas 2022 has now passed, it doesn’t mean this opportunity has also passed. Animal Friends Giving Back is still going, so anyone that wants to do more to help pets and wildlife has the chance to connect directly with an animal charity or conservancy in need.
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rise in re-homing enquiries by November 2022
Reported by Dogs Trust
As part of this festive campaign, we also donated a total of £100,000 to 10 incredible UK rehoming charities , to help ease some of the struggles they’re facing. Thank you to everyone who took part, helping us raise awareness of this ongoing crisis and the charities that desperately need our support, YOU have made a massive difference to those that needed it most.
Kermit from Birmingham Dogs Home
Missy from Rain Rescue
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