Pictured receiving the donation is Clarissa Baldwin, Chief Executive of the NCDL, aided by puppies Coco and George from the NCDL Newbury Rehoming Centre. Presenting the cheque is Claire Parry-Baggott, brand manager for Purina Pro Plan.

Staff and dogs at NCDL Newbury Rehoming Centre would like to thank leading pet food manufacturer Purina Petcare and Pro Plan for their very generous donation of £21,000. The money was raised by Purina from sales of their super premium dog food, Pro Plan.

Clarissa Baldwin comments: “We are thrilled with the generous donation from Purina Pro Plan and would like to thank everyone who bought Pro Plan for helping to raise the money.

Last year we cared for over 11,000 stray and abandoned dogs at all of our 16 Rehoming Centres and donations such as this will no doubt help us to rescue, rehome and rehabilitate even more dogs in need this coming year”.