Vandals damage charity sign

The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Thirsk has fallen victim of vandals after find that the charity’s welcome sign was cut off a steel post with bolt cutters.

Jackie Haw, deputy centre manger, found the sign on the ground in the early hours of Tuesday 7 February. This is the third time in past 24 months that the sign has been purposefully damaged, or stolen.  The bolt cutters used by the vandals have damaged the sign, which is an extra cost to the charity.

Jackie Haw said: “It’s terrible that someone wants to cause damage to charity’s property, and that they don’t consider that we are a charity who have to spend supporters’ money fixing the problem.   Our sign is one of the ways we let people know where we are, and it helps us rehome animals.  We can’t understand why anyone would act so thoughtlessly.”

The Blue Cross centre cares for Thirsk’s homeless animals and finds them permanent, loving homes.  Currently there are approximately ten cats and 15 dogs looking for new owners. All animals leave The Blue Cross having been microchipped, vaccinated and neutered.

Anyone who would to adopt an animal The Blue Cross in Parklands, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorks YO7 3SE or call 01845 577 759.

Media contact: Susan Crown
Direct line: 020 7932 4066
Mobile: 07880 781 637

Notes to editors
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

Photo of animal welfare assistant and dog with damaged sign available on request.