A DOG rescue centre has been left ‘devastated’ by Storm Eowyn, with the fierce winds tearing the roof off its barn premises and collapsing a gable wall.
One of the dogs had a lucky escape during the so-called ‘weather bomb’ storm, having been moved from beside the collapsed wall just moments before it came down.
The storm also stripped off solar panels of the German Shepherd Rescue Rehabilitate Rehome (RRR) centre, located in the Craigantlet area, during the frightening incident.
Fortunately none of the other dogs were injured during the storm, but a considerable amount of work will now have to be carried out to repair and secure the barn and field.
High winds postponed the clear up operation, and as they plan the necessary remedial work, founders Ray and Katy Quinn revealed how German Shepherd Spartacus had a very lucky escape during the storm.
Spartacus previously sustained a leg injury and due to complications requires surgery to treat it properly. The centre is currently campaigning to raise the £8,000 needed for his treatment.
“That area where the wall came down, we had just moved the big man from the area and within 10 minutes that wall came down,” Katy revealed. “He was so lucky.”
Kathy said like so many of their neighbours there was a lot of damage. “It’s just one of those things but it is gut-wrenching,” she said.
She paid tribute to the centre’s volunteers who have been helping them to pick up the pieces in the storm’s aftermath.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has already helped us out with the cleaning up,” said Katy.
The centre depends wholly on public donations to exist, and is appealing for donations of any amount to help it fully open its doors again.
“Donations, no matter how small, can make a massive difference and volunteers are needed to aid in the clean-up and repair efforts,” added Katy.
To donate or volunteer, please visit the website, at www.germanshepherdrrr.com, their Facebook page or contact Katy on 07922915401.
