Appeal to find new homes for unwanted pets

A local animal re-homing centre has urged people who bought pets at Christmas to remember the commitment they have taken on.

The Rainbow Rescue and Rehoming Centre (RRRC), which re-homes cats and dogs, said there was normally an influx of animals for re-homing in the New Year. Volunteers from Rainbow Centre visit the local council-owned dog pound every week where many pets have been taken in as strays and unfortunately never reclaimed by their owner, whilst others have been surrendered as unwanted pets. A spokesperson for RRRC said: “Depending on places available, we take what dogs we can and offer the remaining dogs a chance of a lifeline by photographing them and sharing what is now known as ‘The Pound Dog Album’ on our busy Facebook page. “We hope by sharing their appeal to the public that they find it in their hearts to offer them a new beginning.” Anyone interested in providing a home for unwanted pets can contact the centre on 028 71812882 or [email protected].