Animal shelter handed a Second Chance
PROTESTERS demonstrated outside Derby's Council House in support of an animal rescue centre facing closure last night.
And they were delighted when the city council's planning committee said the Second Chance Animal Rescue Centre, in Back Lane, Chellaston, could remain open.
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Spot on: Sarah Smith, left, and Maz Bowring, and rescue dog Jack with his owner, Catherine Watson, outside Derby Council House in support of the Second Chance Animal Rescue Centre.
Jo Fairbrother set up the centre at her farm nearly three years ago but it was only last year she realised she needed planning permission, so she submitted a plan to the council.
It went before the authority's planning committee in June but officers recommended councillors refuse permission because of complaints about barking dogs.
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But a decision was deferred to allow councillors to visit the site after Mrs Fairbrother collected more than 250 names on petitions. A decision was finally made last night.
"We are so pleased," said Mrs Fairbrother. "We can start doing some repairs now we know we're going to be here for a while."
Comments
by kelly, nottingham
Friday, December 19 2008, 10:08AM
“It should have been shut down, the prices this rescue charges to rehome an animal is nothing short of extortion. Whilst I realise that it costs to keep, i find that charges over £200 pound to rehome a dog is absolutely ridiculous! I see this rescue as nothing short of a way to make a huge amount of money from people who want to give these dogs a second chance. falling in love with one of these animals will cost your heart and pocket a small fortune! even the RSPCA doesnt charge as much as that to rehome an animal!”
by Judge, Derby
Friday, November 28 2008, 10:28AM
“Fabulous news... :)”
by Dawn, Derby
Friday, November 28 2008, 10:10AM
“Congratulations.
Keep up the good work. The world is a better place because of people like you.”
by Sarah, Matlock
Friday, November 28 2008, 9:08AM
“So glad to hear this..... Well done and keep up the good work you do!!! There really aren't that many good hearted folk like you around to help these animals. I wish i could do more for them!”