Donation helps care for more than 200 rescued animals

Severn Valley Rescue received a £400 donation from David Wilson Homes to help care for its more than 200 rescued animals, and the money has supported round-the-clock feeds for an orphaned donkey foal and an upcoming lung scan.

Severn Valley Rescue near Bridgnorth has received a £400 donation from David Wilson Homes. The charity looks after more than 200 rescued animals, including donkeys, dogs, pigs and alpacas. It is run entirely by volunteers and depends on donations to cover veterinary care, shelter and feed. The donation has already helped with round-the-clock milk feeds for an orphaned baby donkey foal and will contribute toward a lung scan at an equine hospital in Shrewsbury. Key details: - The donation of £400 was made by David Wilson Homes, which is building at The Pearls in Stourport-on-Severn. - Severn Valley Rescue houses more than 200 animals, including donkeys, dogs, pigs and alpacas. - The centre is volunteer-run and relies on donations to meet veterinary bills, shelter and feed costs. - The recent gift helped fund round-the-clock milk feeds for an orphaned foal and is helping to cover a planned lung scan in Shrewsbury. - The rescue was founded by Amanda Ball in 2008 and also provides therapeutic visits to schools, residential homes and local events. Summary: The donation has helped meet immediate care needs for animals at the rescue, including the foal's feeding and forthcoming veterinary checks. The centre continues to rely on volunteers and donations to cover ongoing veterinary and feeding costs.