COLLEGE NEWS: Festive treats for animal rescue centre – thanks to students

ANIMAL management students have presented some Christmas goodies to a Somerset-based animal rescue centre.

The young people are studying the BTEC Extended Diploma Animal Management course at Bridgwater and Taunton College’s Yeovil Centre and they recently visited the St Giles Rescue Centre to deliver their charity collection.

The centre – previously called Dogs 4 Adoption – is a registered charity based at St Giles Kennels in Wrantage, Taunton, and owned by the Linnell family.

Here they are responsible for taking and caring for all of the stray dogs from three council areas; Taunton Deane, South Somerset and West Somerset. They also board dogs and cats on behalf of the RSPCA South East and South West branch, and while in their care the team help find them forever homes.

The animal management students became aware of a news report where St Giles Rescue Centre had recently taken in a substantial amount of dogs that need supportive care and attention before they can be rehomed with loving families.

It was clearly evident that these animals would be at the centre for Christmas and wouldn’t have the comfort and enjoyment that others would be experiencing with their pets during this time. 

Students met with staff at the centre and were introduced to some of the canine residents who are currently seeking new homes.  As a result the students organised a collection of treats, foods, toys and blankets to help spread the Christmas cheer at the kennels.

Course representatives Bryony Carter and Nessa Harris took lead in organising the group efforts and arranged the visit.

Briony said: “It’s the small things that can make all the difference to those animals not fortunate enough to yet have loving families.”

If you would like to know more about studying Animal Management at Bridgwater & Taunton College please visit www.btc.ac.uk or call Information and Guidance on 01278-441234.

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