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PADS
needs volunteers!
THE
FUTURE of a charity helping dog owners and their pets may be
in doubt because there are not enough volunteers to carry out
administration and fundraising tasks.
The People and Dogs Society, known as PADS, relieves suffering
in dogs by solving dog related problems. PADS has been established
nearly 14 years, and its advisors are much in demand, answering
between eight and ten thousand queries a year. Thousands more
dog owners benefit from information published on the PADS website,
or in their ‘Code of Caring’ leaflets. But the long
term future of the group may be threatened because not enough
people are coming forward to help behind the scenes.
‘PADS is run entirely by a committee of volunteers who
fit us in between work and family commitments,’ explained
Debbie Waller, PADS Chairman. ‘But at the moment they are
in danger of being overwhelmed by the demand on our services.
We now urgently need to contact anyone who is willing to help
out with admin tasks or events such as our dog show in Horbury
on June 30. Volunteers don’t need to be experts of any
kind, just to have an interest in dog welfare and to be able
to come to our meetings in West Yorkshire, near junction 31
of the M62.’
Because PADS concentrates on improving standards of care rather
than on rehoming dogs, Debbie feels they can miss out on the
sympathy factor which attracts support to other dog charities.
‘Nevertheless,’ she added, ‘The people, and dogs,
who benefit from PADS’ services would hate to be without
them.’
Anyone who would like more details can phone Debbie on 01977-678593,
e-mail pads@btinternet.com
or visit the PADS website at http://www.gurney.co.uk/pads
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