Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue centre hoping Queen's Platinum Jubilee will provide fundraising boost

Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre is sounding a proper royal attraction to dog-lovers throughout the area.

With the information that the Queen has a passion for canine – particularly her Corgies – the animal charity at Glencaple close to Dumfries is hoping her Platinum Jubilee this yr will assist enhance their fundraising actions.

They want money to assist feed and look after the canine which are dropped at the centre as strays, undesirable or deserted earlier than the employees and volunteers discover them a brand new life in a ceaselessly residence within the area.

And they're hoping that individuals may need to assist the centre and have fun the Queen’s 70 years on the throne on the identical time by turning it right into a fundraiser for them.

This may very well be through the particular four-day Jubilee festivities starting on June 2 or any time this yr – and could also be something from a easy assortment to a full blown crowd-pulling cash spinner.

They're additionally eager for anybody who does maintain a Platinum Jubilee fundraiser for them to ship them footage they will use on their social media platforms to boost consciousness of the centre.

And to get into the spirit they've dressed up 4 canine that are at the moment within the centre and on the lookout for properties – they usually actually look the half.

A spokeswoman for the centre mentioned: “Because the Queen is a well known animal lover we thought it was a terrific alternative to have fun and puzzled if anybody holding a backyard social gathering/espresso morning and so on to commemorate the Jubilee may additionally take into account making it a charity occasion and holding it to boost funds for our canine?
“We now have some printable packs out there together with assortment tins for anybody holding an occasion – simply name us at 01387 770210.”

It's understood that The Queen has had at the very least 30 corgies throughout her reign. She was gifted the primary, referred to as Susan, on her 18th birthday.

●If any people, teams, faculties, communities or companies are holding Platinum Jubilee occasions – fundraising for Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre or simply to have fun – we’d love to listen to from you. Name Sharon Liptrott at 07769658024, electronic mail: sharonliptrott@reachplc.com, or by way of the Customary’s Fb web page.