Gables Dogs & Cats Home appealing for donations after boiler breaks down
The cost of replacing the commercial boiler is £4,000
Local animal charity Gables Dogs & Cats Home are appealing to the public for help, after one of their main boilers has broken down beyond repair.
The charity, based in Plymouth, says that the boiler supplies all of the hot water for hand washing facilities, cleaning the animals’ food and water bowls and laundry machines.
Gables currently has more than 100 unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in their care, and the charity are stressing that hot water is essential to maintain good hygiene levels.
Gables is already suffering financially due to the cost of living crisis and their electricity bills have risen from £25,000 to £90,000 per year.
The cost of replacing the commercial boiler is £4,000, so the charity are looking to their supporters for any financial help they may be able to give.
Ruth Rickard, Deputy Manager, says: “We know times are hard for everyone at the moment and this breakdown couldn’t have come at a worse time.
"It is such a large amount of money to have to find so we are asking our wonderful supporters to donate just a pound or two so we can reach our goal. It doesn’t have to be a large donation to make a huge difference.”
If you can help by making a contribution to ‘The Busted Boiler’ campaign, the charity are asking you to call 01752 331602 or www.justgiving.com/campaign/bustedboiler to donate online.
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