Get ready and dust off your knitting needles for the Great Doggy Knit Off which returns to keep rescue dogs warm this winter.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is calling for knitters and craft groups to unite and knit jumpers, snoods, hats, blankets or toys to help keep over 160 dogs without a home comfortable in cold weather.

During the winter months puppies, short-haired dogs and older dogs at its five centres in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire can particularly feel the cold.

“If you’re a dab hand with knitting needles we would love you to support our Great Doggy Knit Off and donate items for rescue dogs without a home,” said Catherine Foster, Head of Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue.

“We had a great response from our supporters last winter who created some fantastic coats and this year we’re hoping to do even better. We take our dogs out for walks every day and like to make their kennels as comfortable as possible. But in the cold weather some of our dogs do really feel the cold, so simple things jumpers, snoods, blankets and toys can make a big difference.

“Whether you love to knit or crochet, we don’t mind and the dogs certainly don’t either! Knitted items are always gratefully received and help to make life a bit brighter for dogs in our care while we’re helping them to find their forever home.”

Knitting patterns are available and supporters can request one by emailing
enquiries@jerrygreendogs.org.uk or calling 01652 657820.

Deliver or post your knitted items to any of the charity’s five centres at:

Nottinghamshire
Warsop Lane, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0PG

Lincolnshire
Broughton, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0BJ
Algarkirk near Boston, South Lincolnshire, Marsh Lane, PE20 2BB

Yorkshire
Bennetland Lane, Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire, HU15 2TN
Catton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4SG

ENDS

Notes to editors:

Jerry Green Dog Rescue was founded in 1961 in Broughton, Lincolnshire and is now one of the UK’s largest dog rescue charities.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue has a caring ethos which puts the dogs in its care at the centre of everything it does. It also operates a policy whereby prospective adopters are introduced to dogs in a neutral environment away from the kennel, resulting in less stress for the dog and increasing the chances of permanent homes being found.

The adoption process at Jerry Green Dog Rescue involves a number of introductory visits and the rehoming team provide pre and post adoption support to ensure the move to the dog’s new home is as smooth as possible.

The charity receives no Government or National Lottery funding. This means it is dependent on the generosity of public and corporate donors/sponsors.

For media information please contact:
Sarah Howells
Shooting Star PR
01522 528540
sarah@weareshootingstar.co.uk
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