Brunzara Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Article title: Rochdale Dog Rescue Article description: Rescuing Dogs From Death Row Category: Welfare\Rescue Organisations Date added: Dec 28 2007, 11:14 PM Article starter: Brunzara Rochdale Dog Rescue works every week to find responsible rescue places for dogs in a Northern Pound in the UK that are due to be put to sleep if not claimed after 7 days. The pound that we work with are one of the few pounds that are willing to work closely with us as a rescue. They too work hard to save these dogs from being put to sleep by providing Rochdale Dog Rescue with photographs, information about the dogs and constant updates. Few people realise that many healthy dogs, through no fault of their own, are being destroyed if not claimed within the week. The pound dogs come in all shapes and sizes, ages and breeds. Some dogs are abandoned pets that once belonged to somebody, some are strays and some are simply signed over to the pound by their owner. The only certainty for these dogs is that they need our help! We work hard each week at Rochdale Dog Rescue to find placements for these dogs whose lives are literally in our hands. Stray pound dogs must serve 7 days in which they may be reclaimed by their owners. Some dogs however are 'signed over' by their owner to the pound in which case the dog can then be taken out of the pound at any time within the 7 days by a rescue. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POUND DOGS URGENTLY NEEDING RESCUE PLACES We regularly post details of the dogs that need to find rescue places on our URGENT DOGS page. Please let us know of any reputable rescues in your area that might be able to help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN WE CANNOT FIND RESCUE PLACES Sometimes, especially during peak holiday times, it is extremely difficult to find a rescue space for a dog before its 7 days are up. Or we may have a rescue space promised, but are unable to organise the transport. In these situations we have to use emergency boarding kennels, while work continues to get the dog to safety. Emergency kenneling is a true lifesaver for these dogs but the kennels cost £4 per day per dog, and we often have to appeal for help with donations when our funds are running low. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOSTER DOGS & DOGS NEEDING HOMES Occasionally Rochdale Dog Rescue are able to place a desperate pound dog running out of time with an experienced dog fosterer, or we are asked to help rehome a dog from its current home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSPORT All of the dogs we move from pound to rescue are transported by volunteer drivers, who give up their time and energy to ensure a dog reaches safety. We are always keen to hear from new volunteers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.rochdale-dog-rescue.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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