Helping the forgotten dogs at MTAR

A cause dear to my heart, helping dogs who, through no fault of their own, have been abused, abandoned or let go by their owners because they cannot afford to keep them. Do you want to join me in making a difference?

Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR) is based in Carmarthenshire, Wales but has dogs in foster homes throughout the UK. They take in and rehome primarily ex-breeding dogs who are no longer required; those on "death row" in the pounds and those whose owners are no longer able to keep them.

They are a unique rescue in that the majority of their dogs are ex-breeders and many have never seen the outside world before. With the help of staff, fosterers and other volunteers they provide a special and loving environment to help all the dogs adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. All potential adopters are interviewed and homes vetted and they do their utmost best to find the right home for each dog. The rescue has grown considerably since it first opened and now homes in excess of 3,000 dogs a year.

All the dogs are spayed/neutered, micro chipped, inoculated and wormed but in addition to this, they get many dogs in need of specialist veterinary care. Some of the most frequent problems they encounter are dogs who arrive with eye and heart problems, along with those with liver shunts and joint problems. Any treatment required is financed by donations to the rescue which enable them to ensure each dog receives the specialist care it needs.