Kennel Enrichment Donations
The kennel enrichment plan aims to bring variety to the kennel environment through the use of scents, food treats, toys, flavours and music, to help dogs to cope better with kennel life
In order to do this we need large amounts of peanut butter, Marmite, classical music CDs, dog toys (rubber or rope, and tennis balls) and essential oils (lavender, camomile, almond, frankincense, vanilla and rose).
Toys
These are varied each day and are given for a set period, then removed. This helps prevent the dogs from becoming bored and keeps their interest.
Scents
These are misted into the air around the kennel blocks three times a day to give a pleasant smell. The fragrances are again varied each day to bring some change to the environment.Music
Studies have shown that classical music has a calming effect on dogs in kennels so we play this to the dogs for a few hours each day and sometimes through the night.Feeding
We vary the way we deliver our dogs' meals each day of the week to keep them mentally stimulated and challenged.Battersea Dogs & Cats Home would like to thank the following companies for their generous contributions to its Kennel Enrichment programme.
- Pets at Home Ltd
- Rosewood Pet Products Limited
- Ancol Pet Products Limited
- Tesco – Clapham Common
- Kong Company Ltd
- Merry Dogs
If you would like to support the Kennel Enrichment Programme please email fundraising@battersea.org.uk for a list of items required. Or you can send a cheque to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with a covering letter marked Kennel Enrichment.
