A DOG rescue centre is offering to hire out its facilities as part of a new enterprise initiative to rise vital funds.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue runs five centres, including one at Catton, near Thirsk, and needs to find £1.5m a year to continue its work.

And as part of a series of new fundraising activities, dog owners are being invited to hire out the Catton centre’s secure, grassed outdoor space and specialist bathroom amenities for a suggested fee of £5 per half-hour.

Fundraiser Jenny Harris said:“We’ve launched this initiative for all dog owners, but hiring out our paddock spaces will be particularly beneficial for those with more than one dog as they provide a large open space, away from traffic and the general public.

“If you have a new pup which you want to train or your dog has a nervous temperament, it’s a great opportunity to get them on their own to relax, without the worry that anything might happen unexpectedly.”

The centre is also offering the use of its specialist dog bathroom facilities which are available to pet owners who may not have the space or who want to limit the mess washing a dog can make in their own home.

Anyone interested in booking a slot, or who wants to find out more about the Jerry Green facilities, contact the centre on 01845-567456.