Supporting Dogs Trust Loughborough: Helping make Christmas brighter for dogs in need

This Christmas, we’re supporting Dogs Trust Loughborough through fundraising and donations of essential items to help care for the dogs waiting for their forever homes.

Christmas is a time for giving, and this year we’re turning some of our attention to a cause that’s close to many people’s hearts: helping dogs in need.

We’re proud to be supporting Dogs Trust Loughborough with a Christmas fundraising and donation campaign, and we’re inviting our local communities to get involved.

Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover, have a four-legged friend of your own or simply want to support a worthwhile cause, there are plenty of ways to make a difference.

About Dogs Trust Loughborough

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, working to give dogs the care, attention and support they need while helping them find loving homes.

The Loughborough rehoming centre, based in Wymeswold, provides a safe place for dogs waiting to be matched with their new families. The centre has dedicated facilities and a team who work hard to understand each dog’s individual needs.

Not every dog arrives ready to go straight into a new home. Some need time, patience, training or additional care before they’re ready for their next chapter.

The team works hard to help each dog find the right home. It’s about more than simply finding someone to take a dog home; it’s about making sure the match is right for both the dog and its new family.

Why we’re supporting the charity this Christmas

For many of us, Christmas wouldn’t feel complete without our pets. They’re part of the family, whether they’re waiting patiently for a dropped roast potato, getting excited about a new toy or finding the warmest spot in the house.

But not every dog will be spending Christmas in a family home.

The dogs in the care of Dogs Trust Loughborough still need plenty of attention, enrichment and comfort while they wait to be rehomed. From food and bedding to toys and training treats, there are lots of everyday essentials that help make their time at the centre more comfortable.

Our campaign aims to raise funds to support the charity and help provide some of the things needed to care for the dogs.

We’d also love to collect practical donations from our local communities, giving people the opportunity to contribute something that can be put to good use.

How you can help

There are two ways to support our campaign: by making a financial donation or by bringing specific items into one of our John German branches.

Make a donation

Any financial contribution, however large or small, will be gratefully received. The money raised will support Dogs Trust Loughborough and help provide items and resources to assist with the care of the dogs at the centre.

Donate an item

We’re also collecting a range of practical items requested for the dogs. If you have any of the following available, we’d love you to bring them into your local John German branch:

• Unopened, in-date dog food, including wet food, kibble and tins
• Unopened, in-date dog treats
• Training treats, including squeezy cheese, peanut butter, tinned hotdogs, smooth pâté and paste
• Toys, Kongs and teddies
• Bedding, blankets and quilts (not feather-filled)
• Puppy pads
• Leads, harnesses and collars
• Brushes
• Dog bowls
• Dog crates
• Dog buggies

Please make sure food and treats are unopened and within their use-by dates.

Every contribution will help provide something useful for the dogs in the charity’s care.

A little kindness can go a long way

We’re delighted to be supporting Dogs Trust Loughborough and hope our campaign encourages our local communities to get involved.

Whether you make a donation, bring in an item or simply share our appeal with friends and family, every bit of support is appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who gets involved. Together, we can help make Christmas a little brighter for the dogs waiting for their next chapter.

Find out more or make a donation:

Donate using the link here.

Donations of requested items can be brought into your local John German branch.

Thank you for supporting our campaign and Dogs Trust Loughborough!