Birmingham-based Greyhound Protection UK – a charity dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of greyhounds in need ¬- has this week received more than a thousand portions of dog food thanks to Natures Menu.
The charity, previously Birmingham Greyhound Protection, was founded by Kerry Elliman in 2012 and has re-homed more thn 1,000 greyhounds so far. It has two main foster bases, in the Lincolnshire Wolds and West Sussex, along with various smaller fosters in the Midlands where the dogs are fully assessed before going up for adoption. It has several long-term foster dogs, most of which have long-term medical conditions.
Greyhound Protection UK is firmly against the racing industry, due to many greyhounds being killed before they reach racing age or at the end of their racing careers. Kerry Elliman is also the founder of Candy Cane Rescue, a charity set up to stop the exports of greyhounds to China, where greyhounds can end up in the meat industry.
NATURAL PET FOOD
To support Greyhound Protection UK’s mission and to ensure all dogs looked after by it receive the very best care possible, Natures Menu has given more than 1,000 portions of its best-selling wet dog food.
James Langan, managing director of Natures Menu, said: “With this donation, we are proud to be able to support the work of Greyhound Protection UK… As a company that specialises in quality raw and natural pet food, we understand the importance that wholesome food can have on dogs. By supporting such a worthwhile cause, we can help more dogs receive the food they need to thrive.”
Kerri Elliman, founder of Greyhound Protection UK, said: “We’re extremely grateful to Natures Menu for its generous donation. We always strive to give our dogs high quality food, so this contribution helps enormously. Thanks to Natures Menu, the money we would have spent on food can now go towards vet bills over the winter months.”
