RESIDENTS and colleagues of Paddock Stile Manor have teamed up with a local dog boarding company to collect urgently needed supplies for an animal shelter in Ukraine.
The dementia care home, based in Newbottle near Houghton-le-Spring, is working with Penshaw Dog Boarding and is collecting items on behalf of the Happy Tails shelter in Mykolaiv.
The non-profit shelter has saved more than 250 dogs and cats from the dreadful conditions brought about by the three-year conflict in the country.
Paddock Stile Manor has joined forces with Penshaw Dog Boarding several times in the past; the company regularly organises vans full of food, equipment and greeting cards to go to Ukraine for dogs made homeless by the conflict and the people caring for them.
Adele Peterson, activities co-ordinator at Paddock Stile Manor, said: “Everyone at the home has sprung into action whenever Penshaw Dog Boarding launches an appeal for Ukraine. Many residents have owned animals in the past and want to do what they can to help our furry friends.”
The donation drive is open to everyone in the local community, with a drop-off point at the care home’s reception until March 28. They are especially looking for dog and cat food, blankets and flea and worm treatments.