Every year over 500 dogs
are brought in or tied to the kennel gates. All new arrivals are kept in
the front area. Here they are assessed and given any treatment they may
require. When they are settled and fit they can join the other dogs in
the main part of the shelter. First they are given a name, vaccinations,
a micro-chip and a tick & flea collar is put on. There are ten compounds
where the dogs are free to run together, the managers decide which compound
will best suit the new arrival and the dog is introduced to the group.
The only time the dogs are put into their pens is for feeding. For the
rest of the day they enjoy each other’s company, running around, playing
or just lying quietly.
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We try to find homes for as
many as possible. There is a house inspection to ensure the dog will be
safe and happy (see anecdote)
If old enough, the
dog will be neutered before going to its new home. Our policy is to neuter
or spay as many dogs as possible, thereby preventing more unwanted homeless
puppies - another major expense. Our veterinary bills come to over £Cyp
4,000 per year |
