A
DOG’S
LIFE
With
Jennifer & Rudolph
Jennifer and Rudolph investigate the region’s canine charitable organisations
Our contribution to the autumn issue
is to shine a light on just a few of
the many charitable organisations
rescuing and rehoming dogs across
the Tees region − all run by volunteers
with huge hearts.
We really are a nation of dog lovers and the more like-minded fellows we meet
on our jaunts, the more we realise how many kind-hearted, passionate people
there are in our local area, giving their time to animals who have not been as
fortunate as Rudolph and his chums…
“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you.
This is the principle difference between a dog and man.” – Mark Twain
MAXI’S MATES – RESCUE AND REHOMING
CARLIN HOWE FARM, REDCAR ROAD,
DUNSDALE, TS14 6RG
T: 07507 104636
W: MAXISMATES.ORG.UK
After opening in January 2016, Maxi’s
Mates have made a huge difference to
dogs in need in the Redcar, Cleveland and
Hambledon areas.
Their mission is to give all stray dogs
another chance and to find them a suitable
home, no matter how long it takes.
Maxi’s Mates also facilitate the rehoming
of Romanian street dogs.
SARA SALTBURN ANIMAL
RESCUE ASSOCIATION
FOX RUSH FARM,
KIRKLEATHAM LANE,
REDCAR, TS10 5NJ
T: 01642 488108
W: S-A-R-A.ORG.UK/
A rehoming centre where much
thought has gone into building facilities
to allow abandoned dogs and cats to
have safe, pleasant surroundings.
With help from generous donations,
the rescue centre comprises 17 kennels
and the same number of cattery pens, as
well as a custom-built "lounge" for dogs
to relax and a sensory garden for them to
stimulate their senses!
SAVE OUR STRAYS
NORTH EAST RESCUE
T: 01642 488667
W: SAVEOURSTRAYS.ORG.UK
This small but powerful charity
take unwanted dogs from local
dog pounds and provide them
with foster carers until a new and
suitable permanent home can be
found.
More than 1,400 dogs have
been successfully rehomed this
way. Could you provide a doggy
foster home?
GRACE GREYHOUND RESCUE AND
CO-ORDINATED EMERGENCIES
T: 07840 771583
W: GRACEGREYHOUNDRESCUE.CO.UK
Another small but mighty charity rehoming
retired greyhounds after a life on the tracks and
finding them forever homes.
You can help by transporting dogs, fostering,
rehoming or getting involved with fundraising.
We mustn’t forget the work carried out by our larger local RSPCA centres and
the Dogs Trust, based at Sadberge, near Darlingon. Rudolph particularly enjoys
the Christmas Fair at the Dogs Trust where there are lots of goodies to be had. The
highlight of the day is, of course, a selfie with Santa!
We will leave you with this quote to ponder:
“If you don’t own a dog, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there
may be something wrong with your life” – Roger A. Caras
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