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<\/p>\nWhilst our nominators have been crossing their fingers, hoping that their good cause would be one of our incredible winners, our judges have been reading through entry after entry. It\u2019s been an emotional week for them, reading heart-warming stories about selfless people and organisations.<\/p>\n
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Our 10 Animal Protectors have now been selected for their unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable animals and for the huge difference their work makes. They have been told the good news and have chosen what they would like in their Reward Boxes.<\/p>\n
Meet our remarkable Rajapack Animal Protectors<\/strong><\/p>\n Ros Karamanth (Stepping Stones Rescue Centre)<\/strong><\/p>\n Ros specialises in rescuing and rehoming pregnant cats and their kittens. Her nomination caught our attention because she has made a difference to so many cats and never turns away an animal in need! Well done Ros, keep up the great work!<\/p>\n Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England (LRRSE)<\/strong><\/p>\n This charity unites pure bred and Labrador Retriever crosses with loving new homes across the South of England. LRRSE does not have a rescue centre, kennelling facilities or offices. What\u2019s more, they are self-funded and staffed entirely by volunteers who juggle their day jobs with rescue work. It was this commitment and passion for protecting Labradors that really impressed our judges. We hope their Reward Box goes some way to helping the volunteers continue their work.<\/p>\n Lakeland Trailhound Welfare (LTW)<\/strong><\/p>\n Trailhounds (the \u2018cross-country runners of dog racing\u2019) have historically been\u00a0deemed unsuitable as pets\u00a0if no\u00a0longer racing, or injured. Since the charity was set up 20 years ago, they have found new homes for over 1000 hounds and, through feedback from adoptive owners, have created a shift in the mind-set of the hound-trailing community, who are able to see their old hound settled and happy in their new home. Injured, retired and problem dogs are now referred to LTW, who work hard to find homes all over the UK. Our judges were most impressed by LTW\u2019s education programme to prove that there is life after racing for ex working dogs.<\/p>\n Milnthorpe Kennels and Cattery<\/strong><\/p>\n Started as a kennels and cattery, within 18 months they were approached by a local animal rescue charity to help them care for rescue dogs. With the policy that all dogs go home neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, over 600 dogs have been re-homed. The team also educate children in the area about animal welfare, microchipping and raise awareness of that fact that most animal crises are accompanied by a human crisis. Again, it was the educational work this organisation do that really stood out to our judges. By acting now they are preventing suffering in the future.<\/p>\n Gloria Muir (Hogles wood Hedgehog home)<\/strong><\/p>\n Gloria nurses and cares for hedgehogs before releasing them back into the wild. Through her enduring enthusiasm and \u2018super smile\u2019, this amazing lady has inspired other people locally and internationally to take care of this declining species. We really admire this personal approach to protection, especially for an endangered species such as hedgehogs.<\/p>\n Dogs for Good<\/strong><\/p>\n Through intensive training, Dogs for Good provide assistance dogs to help adults and children with physical disabilities and families with an autistic child. This support really does change lives and gives people their confidence and zest for life back. Well done Dogs for Good, and we hope your Reward Box helps you keep up the great work.<\/p>\n