The Siberian Husky Welfare Association has received a grant of £2,000 from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust following an increase in the number of the breed being abandoned or neglected.

There were only 829 Siberian Husky puppies registered in Britain in 2000, but by 2010 this figure had catapulted to 2, 209.

Unfortunately the Siberian Husky Welfare Association has seen the negative effects of this trend and, since its inception in 2007, the organisation has had to rehome over 400 purebred Siberian Huskies. The charity works throughout the UK rescuing and re-homing the dogs that have been neglected, abused or abandoned, offers a counselling service for those who are having problems with their dogs, and runs a programme to help educate the public about buying a Siberian Husky.

The Siberian Husky Welfare Association said: “More often than not, problems with the Siberian Husky only arise because new owners do not know how to look after them properly, often under-stimulating and under-exercising their dog.

“We hope that through our programmes we can educate people to make sure they buy from responsible breeders and ensure they are aware of the stimulation and environment a Siberian Husky demands. These programmes will hopefully reduce the number of dogs needing rescuing and rehoming and help us to focus on those most in need.

“The grant from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is a much needed boost and will help to purchase new equipment and help train additional rescue co-ordinators in microchipping.”

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust awards grants to organisations which make a difference to dogs lives by providing financial support to scientific research, support charities and welfare organisations like the Siberian Husky Welfare Association.

The Trust was established in 1987 and has donated over £5m to a range of organisations and charities, with more than half of this money distributed in the last five years.

The Trust awards grants to organisations to help them to achieve its objective of 'making a difference for dogs' and supports work with dogs across three distinct areas:

• Science - funding research into health problems in dogs
• Support - helping to train dogs to help human beings
• Welfare - providing funds for dogs that need help or rescue

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