It's on track to be our most successful fundraising appeal ever and has raised a staggering 73 percent of its total amount.
Now we are urging generous supporters to help it achieve our final £70,000 to help continue our vital work.
The appeal for funds was launched two weeks ago after we rescued 216 dogs in a ten day period, in what is believed to be the biggest intake of dogs in our 185-year history.
Several of the animals were heavily pregnant and we are now seeing an influx of puppies who have been born in our animal rescue centres across the country.
One litter of three Staffordshire Bull Terrier pups have received round the clock care since being born at one of our centres.
The pups, Hank, Eddy and Hattie, have been looked after by staff who have worked day and night to ensure the best care was given to mum and her puppies.
Now five weeks old and thanks to the dedication of staff and the generous appeal donations Hank, Eddy and Hattie are thriving.
Animal rescue and rehoming centre manager Gillian Boyle says “The pups are thriving in our care, it’s wonderful to see. They are now being weaned onto solids and can’t get enough of their food!
“They are all really confident and love playing together and come tottering over to staff to say hello . They are so friendly and fun loving and are a pure joy to be around.”
We estimate the cost of the care for each of the 216 animals is an average of £20 per day for just their accommodation and this is why we launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for their care as each dog could be in a centre for up to eight weeks.
The costs of basic health check, first vaccinations and flea and worm treatment and the amount of days needed kept in care can reach an estimated £1,223.80 for each dog.
Hank, Eddy and Hattie had a newborn check the day they were born into our care.
They have already received a parvo vaccination, kennel cough vaccine as well as a course of worming treatment.
They will receive another vet check when they are 6 weeks old and after this check arrangements will be made for them to be placed on the website for rehoming at 8 weeks.
The pups will be microchipped and receive the first part of their primary puppy vaccine prior to leaving the centre and then return to us for their second part.
This recent influx of dogs has been largely driven by rescues of large numbers of animals from locations across Scotland.
Most of the dogs - from small to giant breeds - had been kept in absolute squalor and a number have required veterinary treatment for various conditions including dental disease, infected ears, and severely matted fur.
All the animals are now safe and receiving the necessary care in several of our centres across Scotland. We have also been supported by local veterinary practices in handling the emergency response.
However, we are facing a race against time to cover the cost of looking after each of the animals and finding both temporary foster homes and permanent forever homes.
Head of Rehoming and Fostering Jennie Macdonald, said:
“Our priority now is giving these dogs the care they desperately need and then eventually finding them new homes – we need foster homes for as many of the dogs as possible to help in the short term while we work to find their forever homes.
“Our fostering team are going above and beyond to get puppies out of the centres and into family homes for important socialisation.
“We urgently need donations to help us give these dogs the care they need, every contribution will make a difference to their recovery and their future.”
“Together we can give these animals the second chance they deserve.”
To donate to our urgent appeal text ‘Text PUPPIES followed by your donation amount to 70450 to give that amount. For example, PUPPIES 10 to give £10.
If you are considering adopting an animal then please check and apply here
If you are interested in becoming a foster carer then find out more here
