Bristol’s largest rescue centres have received donations of Wilsons natural cold pressed dry dog food and treats as part of the company’s charity initiative, Wilsons To The Rescues.
The programme has supported UK rescue centres for over five years, donating food and providing a platform for charities to raise their profile and promote their fundraising needs.
Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary and the Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which rehome around 650 dogs a year between them, received the latest donation from the company.
Luke Mitchell, corporate & trusts fundraising officer at Bristol ARC, said: “As Bristol’s longest-standing animal rescue charity, Bristol ARC supports hundreds of dogs each year, many suffering from medical or behavioural challenges. Donations like this from Wilsons are more than just food – they support recovery and rehabilitation and help give each dog the best possible chance of finding a new home.”
Holly Hedge, near Bristol Airport, was established over 30 years ago and covers an area spanning Bristol, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Fundraising manager Sue Kingman said: “Our annual food bill averages around £17,000 a year, so receiving large food donations from organisations such as Wilsons makes a real difference to us.
“The cold pressed and treats received from Wilsons will significantly benefit our training programmes and help with engagement games. It will make such a positive impact.”
Wilsons managing director Craig Wallace added: “It means a lot to us as a business and a team to support the welfare of dogs being cared for at rescues. We’re always deeply touched by what we see first-hand at the centres we visit.
“Good nutrition can make such a difference to a dog’s overall welfare. Being able to donate our food and treats is a real honour.”
