5 ways that you can help animals in need this Christmas
1. The “Boredom Box”
Dogs love to investigate with their noses.
One of the ways we help them do this in kennels is by providing enrichment. Enrichment can be anything that is safe for the dog to have, especially on their own in their kennel, something they enjoy doing, something they have to work at to get to food. All dogs are different but we find most dogs in our care love a “boredom box”.
So here is one way that you can you can help support our animals this christmas.
To make a boredom box you will need:
- A box – with any staples or tape removed. You can then fold the box flaps in to make it secure again.
- Newspaper – either scrunched up or torn into shreds
- Food or a toy you know the dog will love once they find it
- Marker pen
- Make the box safe by removing any staples or tape which
the dog could chew and swallow then fold the flaps in on each other to create a secure base. - Scrunch or tear up some newspaper and put into the box
- Pick a toy or some treats or a tasty chew and put in the box on top of the newspaper
- Cover with another layer of scrunched up or shredded newspaper
- Fold the box flaps up to secure the box
- Write on the box what it contains – this is very important as our dogs are all different ages and sizes and have different needs.
Boredom Box content ideas:
Rusty
is an older small dog so will need a softer treat for his teeth that is not too big.
Narla
is a big dog but is allergic to chicken so can’t have any treats containing chicken but she loves a tennis ball.
Ayla
is a bigger young dog who likes to chew so a tasty chew would be ideal for her but no toys in her box in case she eats them!
Some of our dogs who haven’t had a boredom box before need a little encouragement from staff to investigate but most of the time the boxes are excitedly received and broken into in minutes so the dogs can enjoy what surprise is inside.
This is how much joy your boredom box can create this Christmas.
Little Idris here is a luck pup because Christmas really did come early for him as he helped us out with this picture.
Please help our animals dreams come true this year.
2. Donate to our Christmas campaign
We know you are busy at this time of year, perhaps you don’t have time to make a boredom box for our animals, but a few £££s as a donation on our Justgiving page will help us to cheer up the lives of animals in need this Christmas.
Please visit justgiving.com/campaign/christmas-at-woodside
3. Amazon Wish List
You can also help by purchasing goods on Amazon from the comfort of your sofa. Our Amazon wish list shows all of the items that help us to make the lives of our animals better and more fulfilled.
Click here to visit our shopping list:
Amazon Wish List Link
4. Send a present to one of our animals
5. Buy a gift in kind for a loved one and you will be helping support animals in need throughout the region
£5
a month sponsors one of our cat pods or dog kennels and helps more than one animal
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£10
Gives the gift of comfort for a dog or cat and could contribute towards a comfy bed or a nurishing meal
£30
gives a gift of a health check with our vet team
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£60
gives the gift of neutering for a female cat
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£100
give the gift of a second chance of a happy life in a loving new home
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Opening Hours
Centre Open for General Animal Viewing
We are open to the public to have a look around on Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 to 15:00
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Pet Shop and Reception
Open 7 Days a week
Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 16:30
Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 to 16:00
If you are interested in adopting an animal in our care, please go to the animal profile pages and complete the contact forms. Our team will then contact you to discuss the current adoption process.
Contact Us
Post:
Woodside Animal Centre
190 Scudamore Road,
Leicester
LE3 1UQ
Phone:
General Enquiries: 0116 233 6677
Woodside Pet Shop: 0116 233 6677
RSPCA Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999
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