Walsall homing centre seeking help

A GREYHOUND homing centre in Walsall has launched an urgent public appeal after being served notice on its kennels, which have homed more than 2,500 retired racing greyhounds.

Bark Inn Kennels and its team of volunteers have been given one month to vacate its current facility in Aldridge, which it took over in 2010.

The team was handed a lifeline when a new kennel facility in Bromsgrove became available at the beginning of this year.

But the space requires extensive refurbishment to upgrade current drainage systems, rebuild all kennels and beds, update the kitchen and flooring and expand outdoor paddocks, costing in excess of £20,000.

Founder Michelle Owen has already been backed by 174 supporters online, who have pledged more than £6,500 towards her £10,000 public fundraising target.

Owen said: “The greyhounds we home rely on our team every day. Funds raised will be committed to caring for the dogs during our transition period, and assisting with renovating our new space so it is warm and welcoming for every greyhound waiting for their forever home.”

One of more than 100 centres in the UK which work in partnership with the GBGB, Bark Inn has also received support from the largest UK racecourse operator Arc.

Further information on the project and how to help can be found at barkinnkennels.co.uk.

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