Munlochy pet project has £10k target
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INSPIRED by her own much-loved four-legged friend, a Black Isle woman is eyeing an ambitious fundraising target to benefit a well-regarded animal shelter on the peninsula.
Rosemarkie-based Rhona Dal-garno named Bella’s Bargains after her pet dog, a loveable King Charles cocker spaniel cross.
Through a Facebook page of the same name, she sells pre-owned pet products donated by well-wishers to raise funds for the Munlochy Animal Aid shelter.
To date this year, she’s pulled in more than £8500 for the cause and has set her sights on making it a round £10,000 by the turn of the year.
Ms Dalgarno explained: “They do a fantastic job at the shelter and need all the help they can get. In addition to donations of food and other items, I’m aware they also need cash for the ongoing running costs.
“All money raised from sales is given to Munlochy on a monthly basis and totals are shared within the group.”
Collars and leads, dog and cat beds and shelters and food bowls all feature in an animal lovers’ Aladdin’s cave of goods donated by well-wishers clearing out clutter or updating their own items.
She also prides herself on responding to ‘wanted list’ requests by trying to source items people are looking for.
Donations of pre-owned items can be made to Munlochy Animal Aid, Ullapool and Gairloch Leisure Centres, Inshes Vets and Horse at HIS amongst others.
More information can be found on her public Facebook page .
Iona Nicol of Munlochy Animal Aid, located welcomed the support of the fundraiser. She said: “Rhona with Bella’s Bargains does help us.
“They have raised £8500 this year already selling good quality used pet items. We really do appreciate this as our costs just seem to get higher all the time and we need to raise somewhere between £125,000 and £140,000 each year.”
