Epsom Canine Rescue

Volunteering

Epsom Canine Rescue have no paid staff and rely solely on volunteers to help care for our dogs, and raise funds for the work that we do.  There are various ways that you can help:

• Walking the Kennel Dogs
   
• - The kennels we use are based near Copthorne in Surrey, and you will need your own transport to get there as there is no public transport nearby, we are currently moving dogs older dogs and those with special requirements to Bletchingley where we have an OAP unit.
• - We are looking for more mid-week walkers (as weekends are currently covered), and as  these are private boarding kennels, dogs can only be walked between approximately 11am  - 3pm.
• - Like many mixed breed rescues,  we have a lot of terriers and bullbreeds/staffies  in our care - so walkers will need to be confident  & capable of  handling a variety of breeds of dogs; including those of a lively and more boisterous nature.
• - All walkers will need to undergo an induction first , so we ask for a minimum commitment of fortnightly  walking.
• - Unfortunately you will not be able to bring your own dog to walk with you , or children.
• - Walkers will need to be at  least 21 years of age.
• - If you are Interested in walking our dogs, please complete our Volunteer Application below:
• Volunteer application form
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• Volunteering at Events & Fetes
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• - We organise/attend a number of events throughout the year including street collections, dog shows, dog walks, music and quiz nights and fetes.
• - We are also lucky enough to be assigned to two Pets at Home stores in Byfleet and Epsom and as such do monthly tombolas and fundraisers and desperately need help to cover these both at weekends and weekdays.
• - Despite our name, most events & fetes that we attend are within a 15 mile radius of Reigate. 
• - If you are interested in helping out either  tin rattling, setting up or baking cakes , please take a look at our Diary of Events Page and also please join our lively Facebook Group where appeals for help will be posted in the run-up to events. 
• - Please fill outand return the form below.
• Volunteer application form
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Fostering

We desperately need more foster homes,  and will always look to match a suitable dog with you. We provide any equipment and food needed, and full back-up & support. Plus veterinary fees are paid.

We do not look for weekend or short-term foster placements, as this is very disruptive for our dogs.

If you are interested in fostering dogs, please complete our re-homing application here stating 'Fostering' in place of the dogs name.

Sponsor a Dog

Sponsoring a Dog is a fantastic way of providing ongoing help and support to the Rescue. Your ongoing commitment really does make a difference as it provides us with a regular income, which allows us to help even more dogs.

For more information please click HERE.

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• Shop via easyfundraising.org.uk

Simply register at easyfundraising here, naming Epsom Canine Rescue as your chosen charity.

Bookmark the site, then everytime you click on the link to shop via their partner retailers, they will make a % donation to ECR.

All the major internet retailers are there, as well as lots of smaller ones. It doesn't matter how small the item, it  won't cost you an additional penny, and all the donations really do add up.

Just remember to think 'easyfundraising.org.uk' before you shop!!

Pets at Home VIP Scheme

Join the Pets at Home  VIP Scheme naming Epsom Canine Rescue as your nominated charity.  Then earn lifeline points for us everytime you shop there.

We can then able to redeem these points for essential supplies for our dogs, and it doesn't cost you a penny.

Join in store, by phone (0800 328 4204) or online (by clicking here). 

But remember you must select BYFLEET or EPSOM as your home store to be able to select us as your benefiting charity.

(It doesn't matter if this is not your nearest store, or which store you are shopping in)

Amazon Wishlist

We now have an Amazon Wishlist that enables you to buy toys, treats and other supplies that the rescue desperately needs.

Just click on the link here, select and purchase your chosen items, and they will be delivered directly to us.

Love & licks from the dogs guaranteed!!

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• Ebay Shopping

We often have a variety of items for sale on ebay, where a percentage of the sale price (up to 100%) will be donated to ECR. If you have anything you would like to sell and donate the proceeds to the rescue please pop on ebay and select our charity.

Please take a look at what is currently available here.

Or visit our website shop here.

Ebay Selling

If you sell on ebay and wish to help out, you can donate a percentage of your final sale fee to us. Here's how:

1. Open your “Sell your item form” to “Create a listing”
2. See the section “How you’re selling”
3. You will see a ‘ribbon icon’ and “Donate a percentage to Charity”.  Click the dropdown box and click on “Select a new charity”
4. In the charity name or keyword search field type “Epsom Canine Rescue” and click search
5. Click on “Select” next to the “Epsom Canine Rescue” result
6. You will need to sign-up with Mission Fish (which itself is a registered charity) to make donations to Epsom Canine Rescue, therefore click “Agree and Continue”
7. You can choose to make a donation via your paypal account or you can provide your debit/credit card details to Mission Fish
8. As a registered UK charity we are entitled to 28% tax reclaim from the Inland Revenue on every £1 donated by a UK taxpayer.  Please select the Gift Aid Option if this applies to you.  Every £1 donation actually becomes £1.28p to us!

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You can click on the link here to go directly to Epsom Canine Rescue's ebay page & start selling immediately.

Thanks and happy ebaying!

Things we always need!!

• Warm Fleecy Blankets
• Pigs Ears
• Squeaky toys, balls etc
• Chewies and natural treats
• Useful collars, coats, harnesses and leads
• Fleecy warm dog coats

We can always make good use of the following items too

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• Tombola & Raffle Prizes....recycle those unwanted gifts!

• We always need donations of good quality Bric-a-Brac, unwanted presents and other saleable items to help us continue to stock our stalls at fetes & other events