Magazine. Spring Against all odds... Rabbits survive extreme neglect

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1 Spring 2019 Magazine Against all odds... Rabbits survive extreme neglect

2 Chief Executive Report Contents News 3-5 The Big Bark Appeal 6-8 Skydiving success 9 Against all odds Meet the rabbit team 12 Happy endings Volunteering 18 Leave a living legacy 19 Thank you! News 2 Welcome to the spring / summer issue of the Animals in Distress magazine. Now that spring is finally here, we can all enjoy the warmer days and lighter evenings. We've had a great start to our Big Bark Appeal to build new kennels for the dogs in our care. In the autumn, we held our first ever fundraising ball and several of our kennel staff, along with a team of other supporters, took to the skies to skydive from feet to kick-start the campaign! We still have a long way to go to but we know that with your help, we will realise the dream of providing new kennels. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far, we are grateful for your support. We had a great winter of events including a sponsored dog walk, the Christmas Giving Evening, the annual pet service and more recently, Muddy Mutts. We would like to thank everyone who attended, participated and / or donated - your kindness and generosity in helping the animals is special and is something that we never take for granted. There have been some heart-breaking cases of neglected animals arriving at the Rescue Centre recently, including the sad story of several abandoned rabbits that you can read about in this issue. Thanks to the wonderful care provided by our rabbit and guinea pig team, there is a happy ending for three of the rabbits. This type of case illustrates the desperate need for new pet owners to be given the correct care information when first acquiring pets. To this end we always provide comprehensive care information and ongoing support for rehomers of animals from the Rescue Centre. In addition this year, we will launch the first of a series of advice and information open days, to provide education and welfare advice for pet owners on how to best care for their pets. We were extremely saddened to learn in early March that one of our Trustees, Gordon Gooding, had passed away suddenly. On behalf of all the Trustees, the staff and volunteers at Animals in Distress, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to Gordon's wife and family. Gordon made a huge contribution to the Charity over many years and he will be greatly missed by us all. This year is a very special one for us as it's the 25th Anniversary of our Rescue Centre in Ipplepen. We acquired the former Greyhound racing kennels in 1994 and the centre has undergone a complete transformation since that time. We will mark this milestone at our special 25th Anniversary Fun Day on 1st September 2019, and everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate with us! More information will follow, so please keep your eyes on our website and social media pages to find out more in the run-up to the event. On behalf of everyone at Animals in Distress, including the animals, thank you again for all your kind donations and continued support. It means that we can continue to help the homeless pets of South Devon and give them the new life that they deserve. Neil Thomas Chief Executive Animals in Distress Torbay and Westcountry Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5UF Registered Charity No Tel info@animalsindistress.uk.com Web Magazine editor Rowana Rowan Cover photo Lucy D Photography Photo: Lucy D Photography Winter events raised vital funds We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Giving Evening, Sponsored Dog Walk and Pet Service. The events raised a combined total in excess of 1500 and our Christmas grotto was filled to the rafters with all your kind gifts to the animals. Thank you so much for your incredible support, as always. Evening opening The rescue centre will once again stay open until 6.30 p.m. every Wednesday from 1st May 2019, throughout the spring and summer. Our summer opening hours will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day except Wednesdays when we will be open 10 a.m p.m. Thank you Pets at Home! Throughout December at the Newton Abbot Pets at Home store shoppers were invited to donate an extra 50p with their purchase to buy a dinner for a homeless pet at Christmas. This was part of the Santa Paws fundraiser organised by the charity Support Adoption for Pets and the store raised enough funds over the month to pay for almost 9000 pets dinners. Half of all the funds raised was donated to our rescue centre and thanks to the generosity of its customers, the store presented us with a cheque for an incredible ! A huge thank you to all the store colleagues and everyone who donated - the money will make a very big difference to the animals in our care. Rescue Centre 25th Anniversary This year marks the 25th Anniversary of our wonderful rescue centre! It's hard to believe it's 25 years since we were lucky enough to acquire the former Greyhound racing kennels in Ipplepen and make the site our own. Thanks to your support we have been able to help many thousands of animals over the years and to celebrate we will be holding a 25th Anniversary Bash! This will all take place at our Family Fun Day on Sunday 1st September this year, so please keep the date in your diary! This will be a very special day and will mark exactly 25 years to the day our rescue centre was officially opened on 1st September More details to be announced soon! In fond memory of Gordon Gooding We are sorry to announce the sad news that one of our Trustees, Gordon Gooding passed away suddenly in March at the age of 78. Gordon had been a Trustee of Animals in Distress since 2006 and made a huge contribution to the running of the Charity over the years, for which we are extremely thankful. He will be much missed by us all. 3

3 News Muddy Mutts 2019 News On Sunday 24th February 63 dogs and their owners got extremely muddy at our 2nd Muddy Mutts Sponsored Dog Walk at the River Dart Country Park. Everyone had a wonderful time and raised nearly 3000 to help the homeless dogs in our care. Dumped and left to die In December a litter of baby pet rats just a few weeks old were dumped near to our charity shop in Newton Abbot and many people spotted them wandering about in the town, trying to survive the freezing weather. Some were killed by cats and poison, but two volunteers caught the three survivors and brought them to the rescue centre. Even though rats aren't normally one of the species of animal that we rehome, in this special case we cared for them and made sure they received veterinary treatment for some serious injuries. All the babies recovered from their ordeal and are now in a loving home. Dates for your diary We will be out and about this summer at all of the following events - and more. We hope to see you there! 2nd Jun: Picnic in the Park - River Dart CP 21st Jul: Dogs in the Park -Central Park Plymouth 25th Jul: Yealmpton Show 27th Jul: Marldon Apple Pie Fair 28th Jul: Totnes Show 7th Aug: Cockington Fayre 11th Aug: Harberton Dog Show 16-18th Aug: Woofstock 1st Sept: 25th Anniversary Fun Day - Rescue Centre Thank you so much to everyone who took part and all our wonderful volunteers who helped run the event. We are really looking forward to next year's Muddy Mutts - date to be announced. We offer a free, non-judgemental service to anyone who can no longer care for their pet, no matter what the reason. If anyone is desperate and cannot cope any more we urge them to call us on or come to our rescue centre in Ipplepen. We will always help if we can. 7th Sept: Kingsbridge Show 14th Sept: Charity Skydive - Dunkeswell Airfield 18th October: The Bow Wow Meow Ball - Imperial Hotel Torquay Pets should never be left abandoned or released into the wild. They will not survive and all it takes is a phone call to get help. Send a card, help a pet in need Would you rather donate to your favourite charity than send traditional cards for occasions such as birthdays and Christmas? Now we have found a way for you to do both - and it's also kinder to the environment. We have teamed up with and now have our own range of e-cards which you can send to loved ones for all occasions - and make your donation directly to help the animals in our care at the same time Animals rehomed in 2018 Just go to DontSendMeACard.com and choose us as your 53 charity, Thank you so much for your support! 4 83 Photo:Lucy D Photography 5

4 Dogs build homes - help us build theirs The number of homeless dogs needing our help is increasing but our existing kennels are no longer fit for purpose. They are extremely difficult and expensive to keep warm in the winter and equally hard to keep cool in the summer. We do not have access to any suitable indoor training space and there are no quiet kennels for the more nervous dogs. We want to provide the dogs who come into our care each year with an improved environment that meets the highest welfare standards and allows them to reach their full potential in a warm and safe space, whilst waiting for their forever home. With your help, the dogs in our care will have 28 spacious and comfortable kennels with underfloor heating and an air cooling system. Beautiful kennels looking out over a garden area, with quiet spaces for more nervous dogs, a grooming room, training rooms and lounge areas. Artist's impression 6 Continued overleaf 7

5 Kennel team take to the skies! Please help us make our dream of new kennels a reality We need to raise 1.2million to achieve our dream. We have already received a fantastic response from our wonderful supporters but we cannot afford to lose our momentum. Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far you are all pawsome! If you haven t yet supported our Big Bark campaign and care about the dogs in our care, please help us today! Here are just a few of the ways in which you can get involved and create a lasting legacy for the homeless dogs of South Devon. Thank you so much for your support. Donate on our website (see below) by post using the form at the back of this magazine by phone 8 Buy a Brick For a suggested donation of 100 you can create a legacy for yourself or a loved one. The words you choose will be permanently set in the kennel wall Fundraise Hold your own event or sponsored challenge. Whether it's a bake sale or a marathon, we're here to help! Contact us for a fundraising pack supportus@animalsindistress.uk.com Be a corporate partner donate a raffle prize donate goods or services sponsor part of our new kennels fundraise as a team In September 11 people, including 4 members of our kennel team, overcame their fear of heights to take one giant leap from an aeroplane at 15,000 feet for the Big Bark Appeal! Strapped to flying instructors for the tandem skydives, their adrenaline-fuelled efforts raised an incredible Clare Meir, Kennel Manager, said: "I have a real fear of heights and when my colleagues proposed this as a team fundraiser it filled me with dread! But for the sake of giving the dogs in our care the best possible facilities I was determined to face my fears. Going up in the plane and then dangling my legs out of the door at feet was surreal but the jump was incredible. It was so beautiful and I would definitely do it again!" Our amazing team of supporters L to R: Katie, Angelina, Mali, Caitlin, Charlotte and Stevie Animals in Distress supporter Charlotte Perkins, said: "This was by far was the best thing I have ever done and all for a great cause. It is hard work raising the money, but it was worth it. I raised over 500 for the Big Bark campaign and it was doing something I really enjoyed. "If anyone gets the chance to support Animals in Distress and their skydive, DO IT!! You will not regret it - I am off to sign myself up for next year." All of our skydivers have moved us one step closer to our dream of new kennels - they were all so brave and we are so grateful. This year's skydive will take place at Dunkeswell Airfield on Saturday 14th September. If you fancy setting yourself a dare-devil challenge to join us, please get in touch. supportus@animalsindistress.uk.com 9

6 Cover story Contains references to extreme neglect and euthanasia Cruelty case bunnies now in loving home Anyone thinking of taking on a new pet should first research the care they will need - and this is never more so than with rabbits. Despite being the third most popular pet in the UK, rabbits are among the most abused and neglected, mostly because owners don t realise what s involved before taking them on. Colleen, Bert and Bernie are in fine health now, but when they arrived at the rescue centre after being found dumped with their brother Rolo, they were in a very sorry state. Debbie Hands, Rabbit and Guinea Pig Manager explains: "Sadly all four rabbits were extremely matted and neglected - we had never seen mats so big on any animal. Rolo had a severe flesh wound around his left leg which smelt infected. We took the four rabbits straight over to our vet, who found Rolo's wound to be much worse than we had thought. "One of the most shocking cases of neglect we have ever seen." Poor Rolo - the kindest option was to put him to sleep "Rolo's leg had become caught in a piece of knotted fur, and had been stuck there so long that the blood supply had been cut off causing the leg to die. As our vet lifted the necrotic leg we could see maggots in the flesh under poor Rolo s armpit. Rolo was very subdued and already very ill, suffering from toxic shock. It was decided that the kindest option was to put the poor boy to sleep and out of his misery. "This was one of the most shocking and unnecessary neglect cases we have seen here, and it affected all of us deeply. The only comfort we could take was that Rolo was no longer suffering. What's worse is that this tragedy could have been so easily prevented by regular grooming. Long-haired rabbits need regular grooming to keep them mat-free and this is so easy to achieve with a bit of regular care. "The other three rabbits were shaved and the matted fur and dried faeces we removed weighed as much as the rabbits. It was a miracle that these three didn't have flystrike; sadly it was probably because all the flies had concentrated on Rolo. "We named the trio Bernie, Bert and Colleen. After several months of loving care and lots of grooming from our team, all three bunnies were offered a loving home by a lovely lady called Jenny and her two children Harry and Phoebe. "Thankfully, Colleen, Bert and Bernie can now put their awful past behind them and look forward to a much better future." "Bernie, Bert and Colleen have settled so well into our home and the children love them. They are house rabbits with the run of the whole house when we re in and they can go out to play in the garden when the weather s good. All three are very affectionate and they love to run and binky around our living room! They are groomed regularly - we love them and they are part of our family already. - Jenny 10 To find out more about rabbit care see: Photo: Lucy D Photography 11

7 Meet the rabbit and guinea pig team A career with animals can be very rewarding, but also heart-breaking and very hard work. Debbie Hands talks about her life as the Rabbit and Guinea Pig Department Manager at our busy rescue centre. Doug Happy Endings Knowing that a rescued animal is now living a wonderful life is the best feeling ever. What made you decide to work with animals? "I knew I wanted to work with animals from primary school age. I was only ever interested in school lessons if they were animalrelated. I had several pets while growing up - rabbits, guinea pigs and rats. When I left school I worked at a dog boarding kennel and studied for a small animal certificate course. I've owned 4 rescue dogs since then and I've worked in rescue for over 20 years." What do you love about your job? "I love working with lovely rabbits and guinea pigs, and also that no two days in the department are ever the same! I love that we take in unwanted rabbits and guinea pigs and find them happy, loving forever homes. Most of the animals have been purchased for children who have then lost interest in them and the parents don't have enough time to look after them either. When adopters come in looking for a new addition to their family and we know the animals in our care will go off to have a wonderful new life, that's what makes it all feel so worthwhile." What can be difficult about working in animal rescue? Debbie with Dickens the guinea pig "Doug was overlooked and in Animals in Distress for 10 months before we found him and brought him home. Obviously he had been looked after so well by the staff and volunteers. "Doug is still not sure of other dogs but absolutely loves his walks. He sleeps in the bed with us and he loves the chair which he and I race to sit on first! "He's very clever and is now learning how to get his lead and harness out of his wicker basket when it's time for his walk. "We could not have picked a more loving and softy dog. "Doug we love you." - Belinda and Chris Photo: Lucy D Photography "What's most difficult is when animals come in who have been neglected. Rabbit and guinea pigs can be the most mistreated of our domestic pets - they are often left down at the bottom of the garden in hutches with little human contact. People sometimes purchase them on a whim, thinking they are an easy pet for children. We have had rabbits and guinea pigs brought in with untreated skin, dental and other medical issues. Sometimes we are able to nurse them back to health, but occasionally it's too late by the time they come in to us. The cases where we can't rehome them for a better life are very upsetting." What is one of your happiest memories in your job? "One of the happiest memories has to be when Colleen, Bernie and Bert went to their lovely new home. They arrived in such a terrible state, but over the next few months we groomed them every other day and they slowly began to look as beautiful as they should have. We also started to see their personalities come through and they became firm favourites among the staff and volunteers here. When someone came forward willing to adopt all three together we were all thrilled to bits, and knowing they are now living such a wonderful life is the best feeling ever." The Rabbit and Guinea Pig Team Gertie "Gertie settled in to her new home immediately. She's a real character - such a confident and sassy little lady! "We're so glad we adopted Gertie - she's a great addition to our piggy clan!" - Amalia Sandra Jean Roz Lin Judith 12 13

8 Happy Endings From feral... Brix Last year Brix was a feral cat, fending for herself and her litter of kittens in a Brixham car park. Some local residents and staff from our charity shop were feeding her and eventually a kind volunteer was able to catch and bring Brix and her kittens to us. At the rescue centre the cattery team worked hard to help Brix become accustomed to being with people for the first time and after several months in rescue Brix went to a lovely new home. Brix's new owner Cara explains "Brix needed a little work to help her adjust to her new life, but we expected this after committing to take on a pet in our home. We spent the first week giving her her own room and space with everything she needed, going in and sitting quietly or reading out loud to her to help her get used to our presence. Mispickel "Dear friends, I felt it was time to update you on the progress of my new owners. "I've been practising my stalking skills by playing a game called 'Ambush'. Whenever my owners potter around the house, I sneak up behind a door or a cupboard, then pounce on them as they walk past. Another favourite game is 'Tag'. I silently stalk up behind them and give them a biff with my paw on their ankle - bare legs work best - and then I run off. "I've tried to keep them occupied by playing 'Hide and Seek'. I hide my ping pong ball... they scrabble around on their hands and knees under cupboards and behind the fridge, etc. (Hilarious to watch...) Photo: Lucy D Photography "Next we let her explore the rest of the house whilst we were asleep. Having a routine with food and fuss in the morning and evening after work helped her associate our entrance with something positive. We used the grooming brush, which she loved, to eventually get her to sit on our laps on the sofa. "After only a month, she is a different cat. She loves to wake us up in the morning for cuddles in bed, she comes downstairs to greet me with meows as I come home from work and follows me around the house and she runs around the house like mad at night wanting to play! We are looking forward to how much more she can grow here and seeing more of her personality come through; all it takes is lots of patience, understanding and affection. We did have to put in some hard work, but it is so rewarding to give her the home that she deserves." Brix's story shows how patience and persistence can pay off, and what a difference a loving home makes to an animal that was previously terrified of people. All of Brix's kittens also went to lovely new homes where they are thriving and living happy lives.... to lapcat "I do let them give my chin and that hard-to-reachplace beneath my ear a good scratch. But, if they over step the mark and ignore my flicking tail - I just bite them! (They'll learn...) "I've got a new job. I'm a flame monitor. My job is to sit in front of a roaring log fire and monitor flame quality. I love watching the flames dance, but just occasionally, I find myself nodding off. It's just divine to stretch out your muscles as far as you can reach, whilst the heat from the fire warms your bones. PURRRR! " Well, I can't sit here chatting to you all day, because I need to get cracking with my Bird Watch Survey." Purrs and Chirrups - Mispickel 14 15

9 Happy Endings Happy Endings Marigold, Inca, Ginge & Kate Tigger Harley Marshmallow & Pippin The girls have all settled really well and seem very happy. We love them all so much. Thanks again for letting us have them! - Marie "We are so glad we rehomed Harley, he has brought us such joy. He has his quirky little ways and at times Is hilarious - he has a really loving nature and is so friendly. - Anne "Tigger is a super confident little chap. He's best mates with Barney our rabbit & loves being chased around the garden by him. He loves being outdoors but is equally happy to jump up on our laps for extra cuddles in the evening." - Kay, Andy & Amy Simba "Marshmallow and Pippin are so happy together, Marshie is still queen of the food and will chase him around, but they will groom and play in the sand together. - Toni "Simba has grown from a cute little kitten to a beautiful loving cat, who loves to sit on my lap and still loves to play." -John Jet "Jet is so settled and a very happy pussy cat. "He s our world and we love him so much." - Judith 16 Alfie "Alfie loves his bed and as long as he has company is a happy chap. He has invented a great game where he takes slippers and small items from the washing basket, then trades them for treats." - Linda Billy (Baby Boy) "Billy is starting to settle and is showing his noisy, hilarious personality that we absolutely love! His favourite thing to do is tuck himself under the duvet and cuddle up in bed after hours of exploring." - Holly 17

10 Volunteering Leave a living legacy Iain Proud is an important member of our fundraising team, who volunteers his time and skills every week to help us raise vital funds for the animals in our care. Iain explains: "I really enjoy being part of the fundraising team and I love the variety of the work - one day I will be out helping to run events like Muddy Mutts or the Big Bark Ball, the next day organising a bucket collection at a local store and then back in the office taking care of administration and the fundraising database. "The work is great fun and is also keeping my admin skills up to date! "It's great being based at the rescue centre as even when you're in the office, the animals are never very far away and it's nice to go and visit them at lunch time. "I love the camaradarie and the feeling that I'm making a real difference to the lives of the animals." We are looking for volunteers to help run fundraising events. If you fancy getting out and about to events this summer, meeting lots of lovely new people and being an ambassador for our charity, please get in touch supportus@animalsindistress.uk.com Bert Miller is one of our amazing volunteers in the kennels and gives a day of his time each week to help care for the dogs. The role involves helping to clean kennels and runs, feeding, grooming and exercising the dogs as well as helping with their training and socialisation. Bert explains why he decided to volunteer at Animals in Distress: "I have always had a love of all animals, especially dogs, and working with the rescue dogs here can really make a difference to their lives. "I was worried that working here would make me sad, but it hasn't been the case at all. It's such a positive place and the dogs here are so well looked after, that even though they can find it really difficult when they first come in, they tend to bounce back really quickly. The work is really varied and never gets boring, there are always new dogs to meet and to know you've been able to help them on their road to a happy new life is just amazing. "The best part for me is just going into the kennel and spending time with a dog - the moments that you spend with them all make their day happier and that's all a dog really needs - attention and love." I want the money from my lifetime to have a lasting impact on the homeless pets of South Devon for years to come. Dan lives in Devon with his West Highland Terrier Star and has chosen to support Animals in Distress in his Will. This is Dan s story and why the charity is so close to his heart. Everyday my dog Star reminds me of just how special our pets are. She loves unconditionally and would do anything to make me happy she is my very best friend and I am so grateful to have her in my life. Sadly not every dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig has such a happy story but luckily when things fall apart Animals in Distress is there to help pick up the pieces. So when the time came for me to write my Will, I was asked if I wanted to include a charity legacy and I knew immediately who I wanted to help. I have been a supporter of Animals in Distress for many years, they are a wonderful independent charity and have been part of my local community for as long as I can remember. For me the rescue centre is a place of hope where homeless animals are given a second chance to be happy and find the new forever home they deserve. The facilities are immaculate and the commitment and love that the staff and volunteers show to all the animals while they are at the rescue centre is quite incredible. A gift for the future seems a natural continuation of my support today and I am happy that the money from my lifetime will have a lasting impact on the homeless pets of South Devon for years to come. Legacies form a vital proportion of the Charity s income. They not only help to cover our day to day costs but have enabled us to realise some of our bigger aspirations such as our new cattery and sensory garden what wonderful gifts they were! If you choose not to limit your gift to a specific area of work it can be incredibly helpful to us we can use your gift wherever the need is greatest. However, if one particular area of our work is very close to your heart or you would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will please contact us on or supportus@animalsindistress.uk.com. We have teamed up with WBW Solicitors in Newton Abbot to offer our supporters a 10% discount on preparing or updating their Wills. Simply call and mention Animals in Distress when making your appointment. Pet Guardian Scheme The Pet Guardian Scheme is a free service provided by Animals in Distress. It aims to give you peace of mind that, in the event of your death, we will take your pet(s) in, care for them and find them a loving home. It s very easy to register with the scheme and ensure that your pet, whether it is a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig, is cared for when you are no longer around to do so. To find out more about our Pet Guardian Scheme, see our website at 18 Thank you so much to all our wonderful volunteers! We could not do the work we do without you. 19

11 Thank you! Photo:Lucy D Photography Thank you so much to Ava O'Kane who held a Hot Chocolate & Cake sale at school with her friends as part of her Civic Award. Ava also did our Christmas Sponsored Dog Walk with her dog Meg and has raised an incredible for the animals. Well done and thank you from everyone here and all the animals! A massive thank you to Tori Harding who held a birthday party for her dog and collected donated items for the homeless dogs at the rescue centre. Thank you, your donations make a big difference to the lives of all the dogs in our care. Thank you so much to Thomas Cobbledick who held a coffee morning and cake sale with help from his brothers Joseph and Oliver. The boys raised an amazing 125 for the dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs at the rescue centre. Well done and thank you for helping the animals. Thank you so much to Martin, Robert and Rupert de Wolf, who held a soup and cheese evening at their home and raised 135 for the animals. Krishma Treneary and Nell Garside held a "Crazy Hair Day" at their school and raised a tremendous for the animals. Thank you so much Krishma and Nell, you are a total inspiration and the money you raised will make a massive difference to the homeless animals at the rescue centre! 20 A huge thank you to the generous staff and customers of The Jolly Good Fish Cafe in Teignmouth, for supporting our open paws project and donating over 700 worth of equipment and treats for the dogs in our care. The donations made an incredible start to the project. Thank you so much to all our amazing supporters - we could not help the animals without you! If you have been inspired by these amazing stories and would like to hold your own fundraising event to help the animals, we are here to help you. Just contact us on / supportus@animalsindistress.uk.com for a Fundraising Pack. 21

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13 I would like to support The Big Bark and help build new kennels for the dogs in your care Title Forename Surname Address Postcode address Telephone Number I would like to help you build wonderful new kennels for the dogs in your care by: 1) Making a donation of Or 2) Buying a brick for (suggested donation of 100) Please confirm the message you would like on your plaque: (maximum 32 characters including spaces) I enclose a cash/cheque made payable to Animals in Distress (Torbay and Westcountry) or Please debit my Maestro/Mastercard/Visa Debit/Visa Credit Cardholder name Card no. Valid from (if applicable) Expiry Date Issue no (Maestro only) CSC (last 3 digits on back of card) Signature Date Alternatively if you would like to make a donation payment over the phone or support the rescue centre with a regular payment please call and we would be very happy to help. In order to Gift Aid your donation you must tick the box below Make your gift worth even more, without costing you a penny Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every 1 you donate. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer. I want to Gift Aid my donation and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to Animals in Distress. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Please notify the Charity if you wish to cancel this declaration, change your name or home address, or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and or Capital Gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code. By submitting this form you agree to us recording your details on our database. We may contact you about your Gift Aid. Your details will be kept securely and will not be shared with anyone else. Signed Date Registered Charity No Please return your completed donation form to Animals in Distress Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5UF Thank you