The Island’s MP Andrew Turner was joined by his four-legged friend on a visit to a local charity this week.
Mr Turner went to the Friends of the Animals headquarters on Dodnor Industrial Estate in Newport to catch up on the work that the charity do locally. He took along his rescue dog Pickle who thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well as the attention she got from staff and volunteers.
Mr Turner commented:
“Friends of the Animals is a popular and well-supported local charity which does great work on the Island, along the South Coast and in the Midlands. Like all charities they are always looking for new opportunities to raise funds and we discussed some of the challenges they face, including increased demand for their help, as well as their successes. There are some heart-warming stories of animals they have helped to find loving new homes and they have incredibly dedicated staff and volunteers.”
“My staffie-cross Pickle, loved her visit. She was thoroughly spoilt by everyone and although she is almost ten years old now she was playing like a young puppy.”
Friends of the Animals specialise in ‘preventative’ work such as spays & neuters and on the Island and have done in excess of 10,500. The chairty offer a Re-homing service and operate by utilising a network of cost effective foster homes. Friends of the Animals are also pleased to loan out equipment such as dog crates and carrying baskets free of charge and warmly welcome volunteers. They also avidly collect British, foreign and obsolete currency.
