Greyhound and Lurcher rescue centres receive £24,000 of food

TEN Greyhound and Lurcher rescue centres and shelters across the UK will receive a share of £24,000 worth of food donations.

The record donation from leading independent pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care, comes after its sixth annual Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover.

During the event, the important work greyhound and lurcher rescue centres do across the country is highlighted.

Gareth, a greyhound from Makants Greyhound Rescue.

Donations were raised through a 20p contribution from each sale of Burgess' Supadog Greyhound & Lurcher food throughout the year and will be used to support rehoming.

The carefully crafted recipe has been developed by vets to support the specific nutritional requirements of the breeds as well as aiding joint health and promoting healthy digestion. 

Across the winning rescue centres and shelters, a total of 925, 12.5kg bags of Supadog will be distributed.

The winners were selected following a nationwide nomination process, where the public could highlight their local rescue centre, explaining why they should win a share of the food.

Those nominated include Makants Greyhound Rescue, in Tyldesley, Evesham, Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, in Worcestershire, Hectors Greyhound Rescue, in Wales and Southern Sighthound Rescue, in West Sussex. 

Suzanne Moyes, deputy managing director at Burgess Pet Care, said: "As a pet food manufacturer, we understand how important good nutrition is, particularly for greyhounds and lurchers with their specific dietary needs.

"Donating food is a practical way we can help support the organisations caring for these dogs. 

"We’re proud to be able to help the rescues who are giving these loveable dogs a second chance, working tirelessly to rescue and rehome them." 

Estimates suggest that 2,800 greyhounds and lurchers are abandoned and picked up by local authorities each year.