Road Closure

Access to and from HULA may be restricted from time to time during the week commencing 23rd January as Salford Road and Crabtree lane are to be re-surfaced – this is good news as there are many pot holes but it may cause some disruption travelling to and from HULA.

Salford Road is the road that runs from Aspley Guise Village, over the level crossing then on to HULA)
Crabtree Lane is the road you turn into if you travel to HULA via Cranfield Road (Wavendon Golf Course)

Works are due to be completed on Friday 27th January. The contractor Amey who are working on behalf of Bedfordshire Highways have assured us that they will do their best to keep disruption to an absolute minimum and that access will not be denied to any home or business on Salford Road/Crabtree Lane whilst the works are undertaken.

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused whilst travelling to and from HULA.

Farewell Winnie

It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Winnie.

Many of you may remember Winnie & Winston who found a very special home. Sharon has kindly written a special tribute.

Make this the year to get everything in order...

Photo of a Post It note saying Don't Forget

Do you have a Will? Is it up to date? Or is it perhaps something you keep putting off? Why not make 2012 the year to get this very important task completed.

HULA are pleased to introduce you to Denis Wesley who will be happy to assist you.

To remind yourself why this is so important please read the information that Denis has kindly provided - just click on the reminder note above.

Can you give me a new home?

For more information please click on a photo above

Online Bargains for Sale

Check out the latest items for sale via our on-line classifieds page for new and second hand equipment.

Happy Endings Updates

You may be interested to hear from some of our adopted animals. Updates from Jess, Lou Lou & Bramble, Peter, Beans and Ursa (formerly Bolla) are now available on the Happy Endings page.

We have recevied the great news that HULA has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the 2011 Pedigree Adoption Drive. This will be used to improve the lives of dogs in our care.

Funding comes at a crucial time, as rescue centres like our own are continuing to face increasing pressures, with the number of stray and abandoned dogs in the UK reaching their highest in over a decade.

The Pedigree Adoption Drive works in association with the Petplan Charitable Trust and seeks to raise funds to help find stray and abandoned dogs new and loving homes. This year’s campaign has raised over £160,000 to help rescue centres just like HULA to continue the work we do with abandoned dogs. All of the funds raised have been distributed through a grant system which will benefit shelters belonging to the Association of Dog and Cat Homes.

Katie Wragg, Marketing Manager for The Pedigree Adoption Drive said: “In the last four years we’ve raised over £1million for rescue centres supporting the country’s abandoned dogs and despite the tough economic climate, the amazing public reaction has enabled us to really make a difference to the lives of abandoned dogs across the UK and help give them a bright future.”

For a full list of beneficiaries and to watch a short film about the campaign visit Pedigree Adoption Drive

Thank you to everyone who contributed, walked Ripley on line or supported the campaign.

A special Christmas donation

Photo of the Open University employees and donation for HULA

Each Christmas employees from the Faculty of Arts at the Open University organise fundraising activities and HULA were thrilled to be their chosen charity this year.

The Arts Curriculum Assistants from Walton Hall and their colleagues across the country have donated many items including food, blankets and toys.

We would like to say a big thank you for your kindness in choosing HULA.

A new way to donate

If you would like to make a donation to HULA you can now do this via your mobile phone.

Simply create a text message containing the text HULA40 followed by the amount you wish to donate.
For example to donate £10 your message should say HULA40 £10.
Send your message to 70070

The donation amount will be charged to your phone bill as usual or deducted from your pay as you go credit.

Weblink to http://burnspet.co.uk/index.html

Burns - real food for pets

HULA was delighted to form a partnership with Burns pet food early in 2011.

For news and stories about our partnership please check out our Burns Pet Food page.

Shopping Online?

Please shop through easyfundraising to raise more funds for HULA, all your favourite High Street shops plus many more are available via easyfundraising.

HULA Animal Rescue at easyfundraising.org.uk

Animal Fundraisers

If you can spare a few hours a month, and would like to help raise money for HULA with collections in your local area, please contact Avis Ainsworth of Animal Fundraisers who can be reached on 01773 550911 or by e-mail.