Last October, we came to you with a dream: to raise £5,000 to build a dedicated puppy nursery. What happened next completely blew us away. In just one week, you didn’t just meet the target — you tripled it, raising an incredible £15,000!
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to do so much more than we ever imagined. The additional funds allowed us to expand the nursery, creating a spacious outdoor run where mums can stretch their legs and pups can begin exploring the world safely. We opened up the interior space to make it brighter and calmer, installed much-needed storage for specialist food and supplies, and of course made sure there were plenty of treats on hand for our hardworking mums.
Before the nursery was built, our mums and their puppies were housed in our smallest dog block. While safe, it was never ideal. Being part of a busy dog block meant constant noise and activity — far from the peaceful environment new mums need. Stress can have a real impact on both mother and pups, and every new mum deserves a quiet, calm space where she can nurture her babies and feel secure. Because of you, that’s now exactly what they have.
The impact has been extraordinary. In 2025 alone, we cared for TEN litters of puppies — more than 80 tiny mouths to feed, monitor, cuddle, and prepare for their forever homes. That’s 80+ lives given the very best start possible. It’s an enormous responsibility, but with the nursery completed in 2026, we’re ready to help even more expecting mums and their babies.
A quote from Katie Shilling - our Animal Team Leader who looks after mums and pups predominantly:
“Having a dedicated puppy nursery makes an incredible difference to the welfare of both our mums and their pups. Being able to move them away from the noise and activity of the main kennels into a calm, quiet space allows them to properly rest, bond and feel safe during such a crucial time.
For our mums especially, it gives them the chance to recover, regain their strength and care for their babies without unnecessary stress, while still keeping their little ones close. Those early weeks are absolutely vital for healthy development, and I’ve seen first-hand just how important the right environment is for both mum and puppies.
We’ve already welcomed two mums into the nursery this year, and it has genuinely been game-changing for the level of care we can provide. I can’t thank our supporters enough, your generosity has directly improved the comfort, safety and wellbeing of some of our most vulnerable residents.”
A quote from Sam Garvey - our Managing Director at Danaher Animal Home:
“We are absolutely thrilled to have not only reached but completely smashed our £5,000 target, raising an incredible £15,000 for our puppy nursery. This extraordinary level of support shows just how much our community cares about giving our youngest residents the very best start in life.
These funds will make a real and lasting difference, ensuring our puppies and their Mumma have a warm, safe and comfortable environment during those crucial early weeks. Their health, wellbeing and safety are always our top priorities, and this achievement allows us to enhance the care and facilities we provide at such a vital stage of development.
On behalf of everyone here, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity will directly support happier, healthier futures for our newest arrivals.”
With the number of dogs entering rescue having doubled since 2020, the need has never been greater. Your support hasn’t just built a room — it has created a safe haven. A place of calm. A place of new beginnings.
We truly cannot thank you enough. The difference you’ve made to our mums and pups is immeasurable — and every wagging tail and healthy, happy puppy is a testament to your kindness.
