Kennel Club and Charitable and Educational Trusts announce emergency relief fund

Dog charity the Kennel Club has announced the creation of an emergency relief fund to support dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

In response to the emerging situation of the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust has announced that it will help support those in the community which require emergency funds in order to prevent the unnecessary suffering of dogs, such as providing additional support for rescue centres. 

The Trust, which was established in 1987, has distributed grants totalling over £11m to a wide variety of causes supporting its charitable purposes across canine health, support dogs, welfare and rescue.

Also, The Kennel Club Educational Trust will be setting up an emergency fund to support training clubs affected by the negative consequences for dogs, due to Covid-19. 

Meanwhile, the Kennel Club is currently exploring funding and support arrangements for clubs and canine societies worst hit by the outbreak of the virus, particularly those societies affected by cancellations.

Reverend Bill King, chairman of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust said: “The coronavirus pandemic is devastating for so many communities, including all those involved in dogs. 

“Many of those affected run small but incredibly vital and dedicated organisations, clubs and rescues which make a huge difference for dogs, and now urgently need support to be able to survive these unprecedented times.”

He added: “We are only as strong as our community and the Kennel Club and the Kennel Club charities are fortunate to be able to help those hardest hit through this challenging time.”