Donation funds a new hound for heroes

Thanks to the generosity of families who have lost loved ones, £25,000 has been donated to sponsor a dog through Hounds for Heroes.

The Oaks Havant Crematorium nominated the local cause to receive funding from a national scheme which recycles the metals which remain after cremation with the written consent of each bereaved family.

Southern Co-op added £4,300 to the £20,000 which was raised through a national verified scheme that recycles metals, such as items used in the construction of the coffin. A further £700 was fundraised by the crematorium’s team.

“Bereavement can mean many things, the loss of a loved one of course, but also the loss of a limb, hearing, sight, memory, life as someone knows it. We try and choose local charities who not only deal with bereavement in some form but also ones close to our hearts.

“Hounds for Heroes is an amazing charity who, we felt, was thoroughly deserving of our donation for a year. We topped up the money a little ourselves as a company and managed to raise a whopping £25,000 meaning we could Sponsor a Dog to partnership level.”

The funding has sponsored Aurora, the gorgeous Golden Retriever who is set to change someone’s life.

If you’ve not heard of Hounds for Heroes, they are an incredible charity near Petersfield. It was founded by Allen Parton, an injured Naval veteran, and run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

They provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of both the UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel, whose quality of life can be improved by a partnership with one of their Hounds.

They fully fund the working life of the dog meaning there is no financial burden for the Partners at any time.

They are a registered charity and operate only through the generosity of the public.

For more information, visit www.houndsforheroes.com.