Christmas is just around the corner – and the animal shelters are about to run out of toys.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is looking to the community to act as Santa’s helpers with its Christmas Pet Toy Drive.
The Home’s spokesperson, Suzana Talevski, said it was expected that hundreds of lost and abandoned dogs and cats will spend Christmas at The Lost Dogs’ Home.
‘’We believe that every pet waiting in a shelter for his or her forever home deserves the joy of play,” she said.
“No animal deserves to face Christmas alone. However, each year thousands of animals are brought into the Home during the festive season with nowhere else to go.
“The shelter environment can be stressful for some dogs and cats, and toys help ease that stress by providing enrichment opportunities and activities.
‘’We know that the place for our animals is in a permanent loving home but the reality is we are expecting hundreds of animals to be with us at our North Melbourne and Cranbourne sites over the holiday season and we are determined to make this time as happy for them as we can.’’
A gift of new or pre-loved toys could ensure the homeless pets area given an extra-special festive season while they wait for the greatest gift of all – a new home.
More information and details on donating: www.dogshome.com/toydrive.
