The volunteers at Blue Cross care for thousands of unwanted pets every year. They help them find happy and loving homes as well as raise funds to give them everything they need. This month sees a change in their fundraising activities as a group of dogs are at the forefront instead to help raise money for their furry friends.
Blue Cross Tap Dogs
A new team of Tap Dogs have been wearing coats with built in contactless card technology. All the dog lovers have to do it tap their contactless card after they've patted the dog to make a £2 donation.
The first team of Blue Cross Tap Dogs to launch the scheme are: Smudge the golden Labrador; Maverick the border collie; Cherry the lurcher, Ralph the old English sheepdog cross and Rosie the chocolate Labrador.
All of the Tap Dogs are behaviour assessed Blue Cross event dogs, owned by dedicated volunteers. They often visit events and schools to raise awareness about pet welfare. They have never been given the chance to play such an integral role in helping the cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, mice, guinea pigs (and many more) that Blue Cross cares for every day.
Tracy Genever, Blue Cross Head of Education Services said: "Our fundraising and events activities are so crucial to helping make sure the pets in our care can be healthy and happy, and we are incredibly grateful for every penny the public gives. With today's increasingly "cashless" society, it made sense to introduce a contactless option to those wishing to give to Blue Cross. And who better to help us than some of the amazing events dogs that help to raise awareness and inform Britons about the work we do. These wonderful dogs really are the best ambassadors we could possibly ever hope for."
Anyone wishing to meet one of the Tap Dogs and donate will be able to find them at events during May. The next outing will be with Smudge the Golden Labrador, who will be at the Merton Dog Watch at King George's Playing Fields, Morden between 12pm and 1pm on Saturday 21st May; and Rosie the chocolate Labrador, who will be at Pets at Home in Swindon between 11am and 1pm on Saturday the 28th May. Dates thereafter will be announced in due course.
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