Stuck for ideas on what to do as a family this Easter? Look no further than Jerry Green Dog Rescue which is offering ‘K9 Fun’ sessions at its centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

The charity, which cares for rescue dogs until they find a forever home, will be running activities for youngsters aged between six and 11 on 2^nd April from 11am until 1.15pm.

Parents are invited to visit the centre in Catton, Thirsk YO7 4SG, with their children to view the facilities and to join in with fun canine-themed activities.

These will include a spatial awareness game, which equips children with the skills they need in order to respect a dog’s space, a ‘guess the breed’ game and ‘have-a-go’ agility classes, as well as the chance get crafty by creating fun enrichment boxes for the dogs in Jerry Green’s care.

The cost is just £7.50 per child and all of the money will go into the charity’s fundraising coffers. Children will need to be supervised by an adult, who is also encouraged to join in with the fun.

Jenny Harris, Fundraiser at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “Our K9 Fun sessions are not only enjoyable, but also educational, and will encourage the children to be physically active.

“Children and their parents can learn how best to handle and look after a dog and, as always, all proceeds will go towards looking after the animals in our care.

“The sessions are a great way to involve kids from a young age in learning about animal welfare in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.”

Places are limited, so booking is essential. To do so, please contact the centre on: 01845 567456.

To find out more about Jerry Green Dog Rescue and the work they do, or if you are interested in rehoming any of their current residents, please visit the website: www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/

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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:
Zoe Lamb
Shooting Star
01522 528540
zoe@weareshootingstar.co.uk
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