Dogs jump for joy in new paddock

Dogs waiting for homes at Animal Care in Lancaster now have a new dog walking '¨paddock to exercise in.
Photo Neil Cross
Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael JonesPhoto Neil Cross
Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael Jones
Photo Neil Cross Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael Jones

Val Dixon, a volunteer at Animal Care, said: “We have been needing a larger paddock for the dogs for at least two years.

“We approached a firm called Willmott Dixon who agreed to do the paddock for us, along with Richard Wright.

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“The paddock cost £6,000 and I’m so grateful for what they have done.

Photo Neil Cross
Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael JonesPhoto Neil Cross
Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael Jones
Photo Neil Cross Basil enjoying the new paddock at Animal Care, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, with Abi Sadler and Michael Jones

“It’ll mean an awful lot to the charity, the volunteers and the staff.

“Previously, we only had two paddocks and there was not enough exercise area for the dogs. We really needed it to train the dogs as well.

“We are all really grateful to Willmott Dixon.”
Animal Care posted on their Facebook page : “Huge thanks to Willmott Dixon for our amazing new paddock. It will be enjoyed by thousands of dogs.

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“Thank you to everyone involved and special thanks to Keith and Val.”

Fiona Howarth posted: “Wow, fantastic addititonal to the ‘Animal Care’ 
facilities.

“Thank you Keith and Val and all at Willmott Dixon.”