Bath Dog Training Club news
August 2009
Bath Dog Training Club has presented a cheque for £500 to the charity Valgrays Border Collie Rescue in recognition of the commitment that this team of family and volunteers, led by Val Phillips, gives to border collies (and some other breeds) in need of rehoming.
Valgrays Border Collie Rescue was set up in 1978 in Surrey, and in 2008 seventy dogs were rehomed. This tiny rescue centre is based around Val’s own property, and rescued dogs can be found on obedience, agility and flyball circuits, as well as in loving family homes.
Val said: 'Valgrays is a registered Charity and as such relies on the generosity of supporters. We are extremely grateful for the wonderful donation received from Bath DTC. Any Charity struggles in these times and to have such support enables us to save, and to continue working with, unwanted dogs. Thank you to all concerned with this gift'
Becky Gallagher, secretary for Bath Dog Training Club, said: “Our committee is always interested in supporting fellow dog-loving organisations and we felt that Valgrays’ ethos and commitment to unwanted dogs was a deserving cause for some of the money we have raised through our pet courses.”