Elaine and Darren Shaw first began taking in rescues at their private kennels at Crossing Cottage Babworth in 2005. They were running a boarding kennels when a friend asked if they would board some pound dogs for her who would otherwise be put to sleep. The 'poundies' arrived and Elaine became more and more affected by the number of unwanted and abandoned animals in need of new homes. Her focus quickly shifted and within a year the boarding kennels became a rescue. Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK) was born. BARK takes in poundies, unwanted pets or those who need a new home due to their owners being unable to care for them any more and, more recently, dogs from other European countries where they suffer horrendous abuse and neglect such as Romania and Bulgaria.

Babworth staff have worked tirelessly during COVID-19, ensuring the animals get the best possible treatment, however, during Lockdown, they have been unable to receive as many donations financially or via items, and have not been open to the public, therefore unable to find the perfect home for the animals.

Both myself and my partner have recently adopted our amazing Dixie from here. (during the period between lockdowns). We would love to help support them, and ensure that BARK can operate as normal once things blow over.

I will also be doing a charity Twitch event on Saturday 16th January, from 12pm (GMT) for 10 hours. http://twitch.tv/SingularReece

You can find more information on BARK's website: http://www.barkonline.co.uk/

Or other success stories via their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Babworth-Animal-Rescue-kennels-BARK-115771151867743