Meet the team at Dogs Trust Darlington
Five Fabulous Facts About Our Team
1. We have a friendly and dedicated team who work hard to care for 120 dogs seeking homes in our 65 kennels. If you have any rehoming queries or want to know more about a particular dog, please call the centre on T:01325 333 114.
2. Our Supporter Relations Officer is Ledean Lawson. Contact her for more information regarding:
- Dogs Trust Darlington events
- Inviting Dogs Trust Darlington to your local event
- Fundraising for Dogs Trust Darlington
- Volunteering as a fundraiser for Dogs Trust Darlington
- Displaying a collection box in your workplace
- The Free Canine Care Card Scheme
- Leaving a legacy (a gift in your will)
- Donating in memory of a friend/ relative
- Free group talks on the work of Dogs Trust
Ledean also handles local media enquiries. T:01325 335 952; Email Ledean.
3. Our Education Officer's job is to visit Primary Schools teaching children how to become Responsible Dog Owners of the future and also how to keep Safe Around Dogs. This is achieved through fun interactive and FREE classroom workshops and assemblies. Her name is Louise Close: 01325 331 451; Email Louise | Visit our youth and schools website www.learnwithdogs.co.uk.
4. Darlington is the home of the North of England Campaign Team. The Campaigns Team work in partnership with Local Authorities and their Pounds across the North of England to reduce the number of stray dogs and reduce the number of dogs unnecessarily destroyed. The Campaign Manager, Denise Gilgallon and the Campaigns Co-ordinator, Michelle Moat can be contacted on: T:01325 335 055; M: 07739255043; F: 01325 331 450; Email Denise.
5. We have a Volunteer Co-ordinator who a fab woman called Rebecca McKeown. If you wish to support your local centre through volunteering, be it dog walking, helping out at events, maintenance of the Rehoming Centre, we would love to hear from you. T: 01325 333 114; Email Rebecca.