New name but same dedicated care at dogs home
Posted on Wednesday 27th July 2016
Buster, one of the home's temporary residents
Newport City Dogs Home (formerly known as Coronation Kennels) takes in and cares for stray and abandoned dogs found in the city.
Staff look after the dogs until their owners reclaim them or until a permanent home can be found.
The rehoming provision is supported by Four Paws Animal Rescue, Friends of the Dogs (Wales) and Summerhill Veterinary Centre. Together, they ensure the dogs are well looked after and rehomed.
In some cases, the charities arrange foster homes or placements for dogs where they can be cared for an assessed.
Four Paws is a small independent charity that tries to help any animal in need, especially those which are unwanted or in danger.
Friends of the Dogs (Wales) aims to improve the welfare, well-being and rehoming of stray and abandoned dogs in South Wales. It makes regular visits to Newport City Dogs Home, showcasing animals on its social media pages and supporting the home through fundraising, activities and regular walks.
Summerhill Veterinary Centre is a local practice that provides health checks, vaccinations and any care needed for unwell dogs.
Councillor Bob Poole, Newport City Council's Cabinet Member for Regulatory Functions, said: "The council's dogs home has been doing a sterling job for many years, caring for dogs that have strayed from home or, sadly, have been abandoned.
"Where it is not possible to reunite a dog with its owners, staff at the kennels will take good care of it until a loving and responsible new home can be found. It now has a new name, but Newport City Dogs Home will continue that important work with the welcome support of Four Paws and Friends of the Dogs (Wales)."
Anyone who thinks they can offer a new loving home for a dog or would like to volunteer to help at the kennels can visit www.newport.gov.uk/newportdogshome. For information about Four Paws visit www.fourpawsanimalrescue.org and for Friends of the Dogs (Wales) see www.friendsofthedogs.org.uk