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Mindless
vandals attack on Manchester Dogs’ Home
THE KENNELS at Manchester Dogs’ Home have recently undergone
extensive refurbishment. To make life more enjoyable for the
dogs on the rehoming row, outside runs have been provided so
the dogs can get some fresh air.
Also, they can be decamped into these runs whilst their sleeping
and eating quarters are cleaned out. Other improvements include
tiling of the walls and floors to improve hygiene. This work
has cost many thousands of pounds, which the Home can ill afford.
On Thursday 28th February 2002, at approx 10.30pm vandals forced
their way into the kennel block leaving a trail of destruction
in their wake. The damage included tearing back the fencing
around the perimeter fence. Once inside the kennel block, the
vandals proceeded to smash the glass in the double-glazed panels
and doors. The Deputy Kennel Manager, Mr Colin Balance, attended
at the Home to investigate after the burglar alarm was set off.
He said “The floors to the kennels were covered in broken
glass and it is a wonder the dogs didn’t cut their feet
to pieces. The dogs must have been terrified with all the noise
and broken glass flying around”.
Kennel management and staff have been left bewildered at the
reason for this attack. Nothing was taken from the Home, it
seemed just a mindless act of vandalism. The ones to suffer
are the dogs, of course.
The Home appeals to anyone who has any information to contact
them on 0161-205 2874 or ring Grey Mare Lane police station.
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