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Help a Poundie!We are currently struggling on a monthly basis to raise enough funds to be able to keep helping the stray dogs. It costs us approximately £19,000 each year to keep going; and after paying Octobers's bills we have very little funds left in the bank account. We need to be able to raise enough funds to keep the dogs safe who come into our care - often the dogs in boarding are forgotten about as they are deemed 'safe' from being put to sleep. Each dog in our boarding care costs us £5 a day, plus the costs of any vets bills and of course neutering, vaccinating and microchipping. Whilst the dogs are immediately safe we still need enough funds to be able to keep going, keep these dogs safe until their chance comes and save more dogs 
Another way to help is to cross-post and download the Song for Dogs charity single (we are one of the 5 pound dog rescue beneficiaries) Click here to download. Thank you! Here's why... In order to ensure that a dog is safe at the end of its 7 day stay in the pound we sometimes have to use the option of emergency boarding kennels. These cost £5-8 per dog per day. If a "poundie" runs out of time and a rescue space has not been secured at the end of the 7 days, we aim to move them to these emergency kennels whilst work continues to find a rehoming centre that can offer a place from which the dog can be assessed and rehomed. Rochdale Dog Rescue is not assisted by any government funding and relies heavily on the support of you, the public. All donations made go directly to the care of the dogs. Total costs for the last year or so are detailed below; they include emergency boarding costs, vets' bills and transport costs. The continued need for the essential safety net of boarding for dogs who run out of time in the pound is a major strain on the finances of the rescue, and donations do not come anywhere near the amount we have to pay out. As a result of the ever growing Bull Breed Crisis the numbers of dogs coming through the pound remains constant. With many rescues closing their doors to Bull Breed types, the safety of emergency boarding is vital, but we can only continue to offer this safety net with your help. Total for January 2011 = £1243.30
With total costs of £20,428.74 over the past year we need to find effective means of fundraising or dogs will die! You can make a donation or set up a regular donation by clicking on the Nochex banner below. This will open a new window.
Or choose the Paypal button if you prefer this method. Please note that the Paypal link will not open a new window, and will take you directly to the secure Paypal login.
We can also now help you set up a regular Standing Order donation by completing This Form and sending it to your bank. If you have any queries about donating, please
contact us for details. Poundies Needing Help
Please see our FORUM for more details of how you can help, including our new BUY A DOG A DAY scheme. Dogs Needing Help with Boarding Kennel Costs
 No. 3464: CARMEN  No. 3540: ZOOKIE Poor Zookies tail was very damaged when she came in resulting in needing part of it amputated.  No. 3549: BUDDY  No. 3552: SASHA  No. 3566: BERTIE  No. 3567: LUCY  No. 3571: MAC  No. 3572: JASPER
Help Urgently Needed
We hope you will continue to lend us your support in 2012, with donations and fundraising events. Your help has done so much to ensure we could continue our work. Thank you!You can make a donation by clicking on the Nochex banner below. This will open a new window to the secure payment option.
Or choose the Paypal button if you prefer this method. Please note that the Paypal link will not open a new window, and will take you directly to the secure Paypal login.
We can also now help you set up a regular Standing Order donation. Why we need Donations
As well as emergency kenneling and necessary veterinary treatment to ensure a dog remains safe before moving to rescue, donations are also used for the following: Neutering or spaying - Some of the rescues we are offered spaces by ask us to arrange this before a dog can move to their rehoming centre. Vaccinating - Again, some pound dogs need to be vaccinated to gain entry into some rescues. Petrol expenses for our volunteer drivers - They offer their time and vehicle at no cost to Rochdale Dog Rescue, but sometimes a driver has already given us a tank full of petrol and if we can help a little it may mean they can go the extra 50 miles needed. We are always very grateful for donations however small, and will also acknowledge your donation. It will always be spent on exactly what you intended it to be for, such as emergency kenneling or neutering. You can make a donation by using the Nochex or Paypal buttons below. Acknowledgements
Rochdale Dog Rescue would like to thank previous sponsors whose help has enabled dogs to be kept safe in emergency boarding kennels, while arrangements continued to move them to their rescue spaces. Without your help we could not keep these dogs safe at the end of their required 7 day pound stay. Your support is very much appreciated and has been essential in enabling us to save more dogs.
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