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£850
raised of £2,000 target by 27 supporters

    Weʼve raised £850 to purchase an urgent container house for TeamLana dog rescue.

    Funded on Wednesday, 4th May 2022

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    On the night of 28th December 2021 Laila Thorgeson, the founder of Team Lana the Danish/Bulgarian dog rescue charity, suddenly woke up when the dogs sounded the alarm. The place was thick with acrid smoke and the animals were panicking. The worst thing imaginable had happened – the house was on fire!

    As the smoke grew thicker and the flames rose higher, Laila’s only priority was to get the dogs, including seventeen tiny puppies and several cats out of the house as quickly as possible.

    Against unimaginable odds she managed to do it, but not without great personal cost to herself. Laila lost everything that night, not only her home but everything she owned. She left the house with only the clothes she stood up in and her phone in her pocket.

    She suffered burns to her ear and one side of her face, losing her hair and one eyebrow. But none of this mattered to her because she had saved the lives of all the rescues, with only two suffering severe smoke inhalation, both of whom are currently under vet care.

    However, when the smoke cleared and the clean-up began Laila was left without a roof over her head. She is currently living in the back of small van with no heat or light or warmth as the electrical wiring was burned beyond repair and only cold water from a hose in the yard.

    She has no bathroom or kitchen and is reliant on donations from friends and supporters for food and warm clothing. But with below freezing temperatures and snow due within the week this is no longer an option. There are still the dogs to think of, and while temporary arrangements have been made for the puppies, the cats and some of the older dogs, she is unable to leave the others.

    We urgently need to raise funds to purchase a container house with a bedroom, small shower room with a hot water boiler and a fitted sink so Laila has somewhere warm and safe to live so she can begin to heal, regain her strength and continue her rescue work. This is the best and most cost-effective option for a house on a quick turn-around. We’ve been quoted £8,000 all in, including transport and the foundation but cannot possibly raise these funds without the help of animal lovers and rescue supporters.

    Every single donation, no matter how small will help. And please spread the word about this fundraiser, the quicker we can get the money to together the sooner we can place the order and get delivery of the home which is so desperately needed for Laila and the dogs.

    Thank you.

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    • Jacquie New2 years ago
      Jacquie New

      Jacquie New

      2 years ago

      The house has arrived! It's now safely situated on its foundation and home to both Laila and the most vulnerable of the dogs in her care. Furniture has been donated as have much needed goods like a kettle and a fridge freezer. On behalf of Laila and the dogs and cats. A HUGE thanks must go to you, the supporters, who have been so generous and made the dream of a container house a reality after the fire laid waste to their old home.

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    • Jacquie New2 years ago
      Jacquie New

      Jacquie New

      2 years ago

      Unfortunately the delivery of the house has been delayed until 24th Feb. The good news is the foundation is down and the septic tank, water pipes and electric connection are all in place ready for the big day. The fresh concrete proved too much of a lure for old boy Rambo, who just had to explore! A good bath later he's nice & clean and his paw prints forever immortalised in the foundation. Very fitting for a dog rescue! A big thank you again to all of you who have donated and shared the fundraiser. We couldn't have done it without you!

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    • Jacquie New2 years ago
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      2 years ago

      The container home has been ordered & 50% deposit paid. Delivery is 14th Feb, & that's thanks to your support. £750 of this target is for the final payment but we still need the foundation and basic furniture for inside: A single bed, mattress, small wardrobe, drawers. Cupboard, work surface, cooker, microwave, kettle & toaster, for the kitchen. All sourced 2nd hand Barr the mattress which will be new. We are aiming to hit the target by 14th Feb, so if you can keep sharing to other rescues, friends, family or dog lovers, we'd be very grateful.

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    Supporters

    27

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 25, 2022

      £30.00

    • Wendy Bowyer

      Wendy Bowyer

      Jan 13, 2022

      £50.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 9, 2022

    • Karen derry

      Karen derry

      Jan 8, 2022

      Big hugs to the doggos , keep up the good work 😌🐶

      £10.00

    • Emily

      Emily

      Jan 6, 2022

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 6, 2022

    • Sophie Davis

      Sophie Davis

      Jan 5, 2022

      What a terrible tragedy, good luck for the future and thank you for everything you do for the dogs and cats in your care xx

      £10.00

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