Information on Kenilworth Centre
Dogs Trust Kenilworth is the largest of our centres and cares for around 180 dogs at any one time. Thanks to your support, all these dogs will be cared for and loved by our dedicated staff until their forever home comes along.
Every dog, whether it be little or large, young or old deserves to have a loving home. We could have your perfect match waiting for you, so please pop in to visit!
For any rehoming queries or more information on our dogs please contact the centre on 01926 484398.
Spotlight On... 'Home from Home' Foster Carers Needed
We are in great need of volunteers for the 'Home from Home' scheme, which means becoming a foster carer for a dog.
Fostering offers dogs a chance to live in a real home until a new owner can be found. These homes are temporary and carers are vetted for suitability. Dogs chosen to go on the scheme are often in need of some a little extra love and attention because they may have an illness, or kennel life does not suit them. A home environment gives many dogs a chance to shine and show prospective new owners their real personality.
Bentley (below) is seeking a permanent home but in the meantime might be a good candidate for a volunteer carer. If you think you could open your home to a rescue for a temporary stay, please email Naomi Dunleavy, our Training and Behaviour Advisor.
Bentley
Lovely Bentley has had an unlucky life so far as his first owner died and his last owner became ill and had to go into hospital. Sadly, Bentley is not very happy in kennels; he self harms by chewing his feet and legs if he is left alone, and is living in the Manager's Office during the day and with a Canine Carer at night to prevent this.
However, in the home this 7yo Collie x German Shepherd is a lovely, toy-loving, cuddly lad who can live with older children.
For the reasons above he does need a home with someone who is at home most of the time or can take him to work or out and about. He needs to be the only pet in the household.
To find out more about Bentley or to enquire about rehoming him please contact the centre on 01926 484398, or drop in during opening hours.
Charity Walk
On the 15th April, Gemma, Rob, David and Michelle (in the below photo, from left to right) will be doing the ‘A Coventry Way Challenge’. They will take on a 40 mile country route around Coventry and they have 15 hours to do it in! They will be starting bright and early at 6am and you can sponsor them today!
Other Ways to Help
If you're not in a position to rehome a dog, but would still like to help there are plenty of ways to do so. For more information on fundraising or spreading the word then please contact our Supporter Relations Officer Helen Barlow by email or call 01926 486010. We also welcome donations and the dogs are always very grateful for any treats, toys or blankets.
We now also have a Volunteer Coordinator, so if you're interested in lending a hand at the centre, please email Penny Lesingham.
We also have our four sponsor dogs Digby, Apache and Rosie who are always looking for new friends to keep in touch with.
Don’t forget our Charity Shop in Shipston on Stour where you can find plenty of bargains. Donations always gratefully received.
6 Market Place
Shipston-On-Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 4AG
Education & School Workshops
Kenilworth is also the base of Scott Spencer, the first Education Officer covering the Midlands area. Scott is a qualified primary school teacher and can offer schools free, fun and interactive workshops teaching about responsible dog ownership and dog welfare. All the workshops are curriculum linked and can be tailored to suit your school’s particular requirements. Scott also offers tours and workshops in the centre so you can see how our centre works and can meet some more four legged friends!
To find out more about our workshops or book a slot, visit www.learnwithdogs.co.uk or drop him a line by email.