A Great Dane rescue charity which has been part of its community for over two decades could disappear in the next month.
Carmarthen-based Great Dane Care are in desperate need of funds to continue their vital work.
The charity takes in Great Danes from England, Scotland and Wales and nurses them back to full health if needed, before rehoming them.
Despite struggling for funds, they have never turned away a dog and have been running for 23 years but now it needs help to stay afloat or it could shut in a month.
Kennel Manager, Laura Higgins said, " You’d be surprised how many come in because people don’t realise how big they get."
Laura explained they had lost out on money during the pandemic from dog shows, loss of funding from other struggling businesses including a local college, and no support from the government. Their biggest outgoing cost is vet bills.
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Fern was a nine and a half year old Great Dane when her owner died with no way of knowing how long she was left on her own.
She had major muscle wastage on her back legs and skin issues.
Fern arrived at Great Dane Care almost unable to walk and sad after the trauma of losing her owner.
After multiple vet visits and lots of love, Fern is now living with a lady local to the rescue centre and looks five years younger.
Bella was used as a breeder on a puppy farm. She was blind and could barely walk and had no quality of life.
She was taken in by Great Dane Care who paid for her to have her cataracts removed. Now, she can see again and has been rehomed in a family with other dogs.
Bella is loving her new life, running around with her new best buds.
Axel had serious skin conditions meaning he had lost most of his fur.
His owners dumped him on the doorstep of Great Dane Care but he’s doing fantastically now.
All three of these dogs were given a second chance and were rehomed thanks to the charity's great work despite tough times.
With purpose built big kennels for the breed with back runs and two acres of space to run and nestled into the countryside, it really is a small slice of paradise for the dogs.
Laura added: “We’ve got enough money to go for another month or two. We’re hoping we can get enough money in to save the charity.
“Our lives are dedicated to these dogs. I spend more time with these dogs than I do with my own!”
If you think you can help, you can donate to the charity’s fundraiser .
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