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Mon 25th Jul 2022

Online Bookseller Partnership Boosts Fundraising Opportunities

Danaher Animal Home at Wethersfield, near Braintree, has been chosen as a charity partner by online specialist bookseller We Buy Books.

 

The move is a big win for Danaher as it means anyone wanting to sell a book can now do so directly via the We Buy Books website, simply clicking a button to donate the money to the charity.

 

At the same time, unwanted books brought into its charity shops are scanned by Danaher staff and sold via the bookseller’s website.

 

Julia Askam, head of retail for Danaher Animal Home, explains: "Whether people choose to sell directly their books directly or bring them into one of our six shops, they can help raise funds for Danaher."

 

"With continually rising costs we are having to be more inventive in the way we raise funds and discovering that we could quadruple the amount of money raised by working with We Buy Books has been a real gamechanger."

 

As a regular seller with a high number of books, Julia now gains an extra percentage on each sale and is also allowed to sell multiple copies of the same book.

 

Usually Danaher’s shops sell books for around 50p a time but by sorting and scanning the book donations and working with We Buy Books, it is achieving an average of £2 per book and sometimes even more – raising nearly £7,000 to date.

 

Now an online donation button has been added to the We Buy Books website, it means that even without leaving home people can help the charity. All they have to do is scan, or manually enter, the book’s barcode or ISBN number for a valuation. Once accepted, a free postage label is provided.

 

Huw Evans from We Buy Books, said: “We are delighted to have partnered with Danaher and help them raise money for animals in need. So many households have books that they no longer want, so this is an easy way to turn them into cash which they can then donate to Danaher at the touch of a button via our charity dropdown list.”

 

So far the money raised has been spent on kitting out the Home’s newly-built extra large kennels, making them as comfortable as possible for the increasing number of larger dogs now arriving.

 

Further funds will go towards new all-weather dog agility equipment and enrichment toys for the increasing number of cats arriving at the centre.

 

For more information, visit https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/donate/books-cds-dvds or

 www.webuybooks.co.uk

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Tue 12th Jul 2022

Snuffle Mats Now Available!

Handmade snuffle/foraging mats are now available to purchase from our pet supplies shop at the Danaher Animal Home and can also be bought through any of our charity shops by prior arrangement.


Foraging is a natural behaviour and fun for animals. It provides mental stimulation and slows down speedy eaters! Sniffing is rewarding, mentally tiring, and reduces stress and anxiety. Snuffle mats can be used to help calm, relax, distract animals, and as a boredom buster.


Snuffle mats are used within the centre by our dogs, cats, and small animals. They are popular with adopters and many of our rehomed animals have gone home with one.


The mats are machine washable at 30 degrees and come with an instruction leaflet.


Sizes are available for all noses and budgets!

Mini (6’x8’) - £6

Small (8’x12’) - £12

Medium (12’x12’) - £17

Large (12’x16’) - £22


Pop by our centre to purchase one for your furry friends today!

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Fri 1st Jul 2022

Have You Got the Winning Ticket?

Roll up! Roll up! Did you know we still have a limited amount of RAFFLE TICKETS available for our Grand Raffle?!


There are several fantastic cash prizes to be won…

1st - £250

2nd - £100

3rd - £50


Tickets cost just £1 each!


The draw will be held on Friday 5th August 2022.


Contact us on 0300 111 4321 to purchase yours today to be in with a chance of winning one of the three amazing cash prizes!


All proceeds go towards helping more abandoned, sick, and ill-treated animals find their forever loving homes.

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Thu 9th Jun 2022

Fun Dog Walk 2022

We just wanted to say a big thank you to all those that attended our Fun Dog Walk event recently.


After two years of being unable to hold the event due to Covid, it was great to see so many people (and their dogs) again, both familiar and new faces, come out and support us.


The event was a huge success, raising almost £500!! As an independent charity, your kind donations will be used to help many more animals find their new forever loving homes.


We hope you and your dogs enjoyed your walk around the sunny Wethersfield countryside and we will see you again at Blackmore End on Sunday 24th July for our annual Fun Day!

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Tue 29th Mar 2022

Job Vacancies - Full Time Animal Welfare Assistant (x2)

We invite applications from anyone interested in the role of Full Time Fixed Term Animal Welfare Assistant.


This is for two full time fixed term posts (12 months) involving all aspects of animal care. 


You will ideally have animal care orientated qualifications, experience of animal husbandry is essential and you will ideally hold a full UK driving licence. 

A more detailed job description is available below:

https://uk.indeed.com/Rspca-Danaher-Animal-Home-jobs


Good communication abilities, both verbal and written, with good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be numerate, computer literate and a self-motivator with huge amounts of energy, commitment and enthusiasm.


Please note this position requires you to work alternate weekends (two each month).


Applications (incl. a C.V and covering letter) explaining why you think you would be suitable for this position by 8th April 2022. Applications will be reviewed w/c 11th April with interviews likely to be held on 20th April 2022.


Please apply on Indeed or email applications to Sam Garvey at:

[email protected]


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