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BBC News
6 days ago
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Devon animal charity adapts to community needs
A Devon animal charity said it was spearheading change alongside others in the sector by adapting its model to match evolving community Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) said as part of celebrating its 60th anniversary it wanted to inspire a positive shift in perceptions for the animal rescue charity, which has Wingletang Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Tavistock, said it has rehomed more than 60,000 animals since Nigel Mason said: "Over the past 60 years, MGAR has significantly evolved its sector model in line with dramatic societal changes and demands." "When the charity was in its infancy, our model was based on fulfilling high demand; building centres that could take in lots of animals, generally located outside of towns to reduce noise and disruption," said Mr said that model worked about 60-years-ago but in the last 10 years, it has become less effective due to social media being a more attractive channel for people to find said: "What's more, the animal rescue charity sector isn't legally regulated, meaning anyone could set up an organisation, regardless of quality. "Worryingly, responsible rescue charities like ours have become a last resort for rehoming." Mr Mason said the Covid-19 pandemic also set the charity back and it was still "picking up the pieces" as people obtained pets that are now in its rescue centres due to owners not being able to care for said: "As a result, there's been a significant imbalance in the number of animals needing care and the number of appropriate rehomers."In response to these changes, we are transitioning to a new model. "While our core centres remain a key focus, we're also becoming far more integrated and visible among our communities through proactive engagement. "Animals are a huge part of communities, so getting to the heart of them is key."
BBC News
05-06-2025
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Devon charity left 'picking up the pieces' from dog breeder
An animal charity in the south-west of England is urging people to be more careful when purchasing puppies from Ging, the Tavistock branch centre manager of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, said charities were often left "picking up the pieces" when dogs are no longer needed by said the charity recently spent more than £6,500 on veterinary bills for 10 dogs that were rehomed from an irresponsible breeder."No animal ever deserves to be used for money, and it's organisations like ours that are left to pick up the pieces when these animals are no longer required by their breeders," she said. Speaking about the 10 dogs who were taken into the care of the charity, she said all of them had been rehomed but some would need medical treatment for the rest of their Clarke adopted one of the animals, a spaniel named Moss, six months said Moss had taken a while to learn some behaviours after coming into her care."She couldn't even get up a pavement curb stone, she'd fall over, she couldn't walk a hundred yards without lying down and looking hopeless," she said."Now, she's a happy little dog, she loves her food, and when she sees my walking rucksack, she is ready to go." Tim Russell, who adopted a Labrador named Sophie, said people should not be worried about taking on a dog that had been through trauma but he warned they do require a commitment."I would say to anybody to do your homework, find out about the breed, and then you should be OK, but it is a long road," he said.
