Dogs
New Kennels
This exciting development will provide safe, secure and comfortable accommodation for dogs while they await their forever homes.
THE WILLOW FARM APPEAL
Help Us Create Two Dog Exercise Areas
Every dog deserves the freedom to explore, exercise and enjoy time outdoors. Help us create two secure exercise areas at Willow Farm, giving dogs in our care a safe space to stretch their legs, build confidence and meet prospective adopters.
MORE ROOM TO RUN, PLAY AND GROW
A safe space for every step towards a new home
Our plans for dedicated kennels at Willow Farm include two secure outdoor exercise areas where dogs can spend time away from their kennel environment.
These spaces will allow our staff and volunteers to exercise dogs safely while providing a more relaxed and natural setting for prospective adopters to get to know them.
They'll also support training and behavioural assessments, helping our team understand each dog's needs and prepare them for the next chapter of their lives.
With secure fencing, carefully designed access gates and a covered shelter, we're creating outdoor spaces that put the safety and welfare of dogs first.
SAFE SPACES, BETTER OPPORTUNITIES
What we're creating for our dogs
Building these exercise areas involves more than putting up a fence. Each element will help create a secure, practical outdoor environment for dogs, staff, volunteers and prospective adopters.
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Secure fencing and gates
Each exercise area will be enclosed by 1.8m-high fencing and secure gates, with a double-gated entry system designed to allow vehicles to enter safely and dogs to be released without escaping onto the wider farm.
Ground preparation and drainage
Essential groundwork and drainage will prepare the site for the new exercise areas and support their practical day-to-day use.
Covered shelter
A sheltered area will offer protection from adverse weather for staff, volunteers and prospective adopters during supervised exercise sessions and visits.
Water, electrics and lighting
A water supply, electrical installation and lighting will provide essential infrastructure for the exercise areas.
SUPPORT OUR DOGS
Dog Exercise Areas Funding Target
Our support will help us build two secure outdoor spaces where dogs can exercise, train and spend time with prospective adopters. Every contribution will bring us closer to the funding needed for fencing, groundworks, shelter and essential services.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ways to support our Appeal
There are many ways you can help us create a brighter future for the animals in our care. Whether you choose to make a one-off donation, become a regular supporter or explore corporate sponsorship opportunities, your generosity will help us turn our plans for Willow Farm into reality.
Explore the different ways you can get involved and be part of our next chapter.
Make a donation
Help create a lasting legacy at Willow Farm with a one-off donation towards our new kennels or the wider relocation.
Corporate sponsorship & naming opportunities
Support the development through corporate sponsorship, naming opportunities or cause-related gifts.
Major donors (£5,000+)
Considering a significant personal gift? Speak to our CEO about how your support could make a lasting difference.
Friends of Wadars
Join our Friends with a regular donation of £10 or more per month and enjoy benefits including merchandise discounts and reduced event tickets.
Trusts & foundations
If your trust or foundation would like to support the relocation or invite a funding application, we'd love to hear from you.
Leave a legacy
A gift in your will could help WADARS continue caring for animals for generations to come.
GET IN TOUCH
Interested in supporting this appeal?
Whether you're considering a personal donation, corporate sponsorship or another way to support our new kennels, our team would be delighted to hear from you.
Get in touch with the relevant member of our team to discuss how you can help make Willow Farm's future a reality.
The animals need your support
Hangleton Lane has been our home. Willow Farm will be our future.
Your generosity could help create a space where dogs can exercise safely, develop confidence and take important steps towards finding a loving home. Imagine knowing that, years from now, a dog enjoying the freedom of an exercise area at Willow Farm will be doing so because you helped make it possible.
THE WILLOW FARM APPEAL
Explore the other appeals
Our new kennels are just one part of the exciting plans for Willow Farm. Explore the other projects that will help us create a more sustainable home and improve the facilities available to the animals in our care.
Cats
Cattery Relocation
By relocating our existing cattery, we'll continue to create a safe, comfortable and familiar environment for the cats who depend on us.
Small Animals
Small Animal Unit
We propose the installation of a purpose-built log cabin, which will provide more suitable accommodation and improved welfare standards for these animals.
Location
House to Office Conversion
Willow Farm has been a small holding and family home for many years. Wadars will have different requirements as it adapts the house to office space.
If the project exceeds its fundraising target or is unable to proceed as planned, the charity reserves the right to use any funds raised to support its wider charitable purposes.