PADS’ shop prepares to open

May 4 2010 Perthshire Advertiser Tuesday

PERTHSHIRE Abandoned Dogs Society’s annual charity shop opened in Perth yesterday – and the charity is hoping for strong support for its major fundraiser.

The charity’s chairman Alison Kennedy said PADS has experienced a larger than usual influx of homeless animals.

“We are certainly a lot busier at the kennels than we were at the same time last year,” she said yesterday. “At one point recently we were completely full.

“We think this is a result of the recession, unemployment and the fear of unemployment.

“When people are stretched financially they often decide to give up the family pet, which is a great tragedy.

“It costs us on average £6000 to £8000 a month to run our kennels so we need all the help we can get.”

The doors at 61-63 South Street have been open in recent days to allow residents to donate goods for the month-long venture.

The shop will be open from 10am-4pm every day throughout May, except Sundays.

Animal lovers interested in giving a home to an abandoned dogs can call PADS’ kennels on 01764 684491 or e-mail padskennels@btinternet.com.

The kennels are open to the public from 1-3pm on weekdays and 1-3.30pm at weekends.

For more information call organiser Helen Chalmers on 01738 634229.