The Kennel Club Urges Breed Rescues To Join

April 28, 2010 - PRLog -- The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes has helped to improve the standard of care for rescued dogs and cats and historically, as a full member of the ADCH, the Kennel Club has represented the interests of breed rescue organisations. However, the ADCH is now introducing a new category of Associate Membership to enable even more charities to benefit from its membership.

It is particularly important for breed rescue organisations to join the ADCH if they want to apply for a grant from this year’s Pedigree® Adoption Drive™, as only ADCH members will be eligible to apply for grants.

Last year over 100 UK-based rescue organisations benefited from Adoption Drive™ grants, totalling in excess of £450,000.

Caroline Kisko, Communications Director of the Kennel Club, said: “To be eligible for grants from this year’s Pedigree® Adoption Drive™, breed rescue organisations need to join the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes.

“We want as many dog rescue organisations to benefit from the support and advice of the ADCH as well as having the opportunity to apply for a grant through the Pedigree® Adoption Drive™.  We strongly encourage breed rescues to become Associate Members.”

For a membership fee of £25 per annum, Associate members will benefit from access to the ADCH Forum, which provides members with the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience and provide mutual support. Associate members will also be able to attend meetings where specific topics are discussed with professionals in their field, and glean advice from top UK experts.

Breed rescue organisations who would like to apply for Associate Membership of ADCH should visit: www.adch.org.uk  For further details of this year’s Adoption Drive™ visit: www.pedigreeadoptiondrive.com.