We are delighted to have raised over €23,800 for Husky Rescue Ireland as part of our Friendship Connects campaign.

The campaign saw the sale of our multi-purpose Pet Pendants late last year, both online and across our 30 Irish stores. All profits from the sale of the pendants, which can either be worn by pets, their owners or used as trolley tokens, were donated to Husky Rescue Ireland.

Husky Rescue Ireland was set up to alleviate the suffering caused to huskies and akitas, by irresponsible ownership, abuse and neglect. The Laois based charity operates all over the country with the key objectives of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming healthy neutered dogs, while also educating and supporting the general public on responsible dog ownership and dog welfare.

 

Andy Cullen of Husky Rescue Ireland says it’s fantastic to receive this money from Maxi Zoo Ireland: “As a not-for-profit organisation it’s amazing to receive such a large donation to help us continue to carry out our work. All of our volunteers are dedicated to re-homing unwanted, abandoned, stray and ill- treated huskies and akitas in Ireland. The monies raised through the Maxi Zoo Ireland’s Friendship Connects campaign will go towards providing care for all the dogs we protect, including neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, grooming, exercise and food. We were honoured to be chosen as this year’s benefiting charity for the nationwide campaign. Not only has it resulted in much needed funds being raised, but it has also raised the profile of our organisation, which is vital for our survival.”

Anthony Cremin, Head of Marketing at Maxi Zoo Ireland, said it’s been a very successful campaign:, “We are thrilled to once again do our bit for a worthy animal charity in Ireland, with the help of our amazing Maxi Zoo customers who care so much about companion animals. We’d like to thank everyone who bought a pet pendant in October, November and December, helping to raise funds for Husky Rescue Ireland. We’ve seen firsthand the incredible work Andy and the team of volunteers do in caring for these beautiful animals, and we’re proud to be part of that. ”

The Friendship Connects campaign is one of many ways in which Maxi Zoo supports the welfare of animals. As part of our Shelter Wishes campaign we granted 3,839 wishes for animal welfare organisations across 15 counties. Throughout the year, Maxi Zoo encourages customers to give items to their donation bins in all stores across the country, helping over 60 local animal charities.

Throughout the year, Maxi Zoo encourages customers to give items to their donation bins in all stores across the country, helping over 60 local animal charities.  Find your local store here.