A Scunthorpe dog rescue charity shop has moved to a “more secure” location following an outpouring of community support after the previous premises faced a devastating burglary in which their donation boxes were stolen.
The Jerry Green Dog Rescue shop has moved to a unit within the Foundry Shopping Centre after its former shop on Ravendale Street North was targeted by thieves in the early hours of Monday, December 18 last year.
During the break-in, the premises suffered significant damage to the value of hundreds of pounds, and its donation boxes were stolen.
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At the time, Shelley Wilks, Interim CEO of Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “The winter months are always the hardest for a charitable organisation like ours, particularly with the ever-increasing energy bills, so to fall victim to a senseless act of theft and vandalism particularly at this time of year is devastating for us. This also follows us having to cancel our Christmas Market, which was due to take place on December 3, following heavy snow and extreme weather conditions.
“This was expected to be one of our largest events of the year and was estimated to raise approximately £10,000. But regardless of these difficult times, we will continue to do what we do best and ensure as many dogs as we can help will have a good life and a safe, loving home.”
(Image: Jerry Green Dog Rescue)
Following the burglary, local contracting firms offered their services free of charge to help with essential repairs, and members of the public rallied together to donate to the incredibly worthy cause. But to prevent similar incidents from happening in future, the organisation has taken the “difficult but necessary” decision to relocate.
Joanne Findlay, Head of Retail at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “The safety and security of our premises are paramount, particularly for the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and the community we serve.
“While regrettable to leave our current location, this move is necessary to ensure the continued operation of our charity shops to support the welfare of dogs in need.”
(Image: Jerry Green Dog Rescue)
You can find the new Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity shop at 9 Cole Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6RA, with the opening date due to be announced in the next two weeks.
For more information about Jerry Green Dog Rescue and how to support their mission, visit https://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk.
Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe
