Christmas single released by dogs' home
A Christmas single has been released to drum up funds for Birmingham Dogs Home
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Birmingham Dogs Home has released a festive single as about 200 canines prepare to spend Christmas in its care.
The charity, which has rescue centres near Solihull and Wolverhampton, relies on the generosity of supporters to keep going.
Now, bosses have announced the launch of a seasonal track to raise funds.
Titled Lonely Paws: I’m waiting for you! the song features upcoming Midlands singer Dorothy Ella.
“We hope that the public can really get behind the spirit of this song and help us to raise as much money as possible," said Fiona Harrison, the charity's head of fundraising and communications.
The song has been sponsored and produced by company National Gas Metering, which works closely with the home to raise funds.
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The number of stray and abandoned canines taken in by rescuers has increased by almost half in 12 months, it was revealed last week.
Established more than 130 years ago, the animal welfare organisation has taken in 1,922 dogs in 2023.
That number is a 48% increase on the 1,298 pets welcomed at the same point last year.
Ms Harrison explained the recent increase was down to a high number of strays being picked up by local authorities.
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