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We\u2019re on the road to help keep Merseyside\u2019s pets exactly where they belong \u2014 with their people.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Animal rescues across the region are full, and the demand for rescue places just keeps growing. We knew we needed to think differently \u2014 not just help when pets reach rescue, but step in earlier and help families before things reach crisis point.<\/strong><\/p>\n That\u2019s where Petmobile<\/strong> comes in. The Petmobile brings practical support and sound advice for everyone to access, straight to your doorstep before a crisis happens. <\/em>A pioneering new community initiative, operating as a mobile lifeline, the specially equipped vehicle will tour local neighbourhoods to provide free, comprehensive support to struggling pet owners, aiming to keep families and their pets together.<\/p>\n The launch comes at a critical time for animal welfare in the region. Locally, and nationally, rescue centres are operating at maximum capacity, facing an unprecedented and sustained demand that means rescue spaces can\u2019t be guaranteed. Rather than stepping in after a pet has been given up, or turning animals away, The Petmobile acts as a proactive safety net, directly addressing the causes of unaffordable costs, unmanageable behavioural issues, and owner health or relationship crisis that too often result in heartbreak.<\/p>\n To pro-actively prevent a crisis, The Petmobile will deliver a wide range of free, on-the-ground services directly into the heart of Merseyside communities, including:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Emma Jensen, Director of Freshfields Animal Rescue said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cUK and local rescue centres are full, but surrendering a pet doesn\u2019t have to be the only option. We know that the vast majority of people do not want to give up their animals; they are simply pushed to the brink by overwhelming pet health costs, or behavioural challenges, or don\u2019t know who can help in a crisis. The Petmobile is bringing judgment-free help right to their doorstep. By providing free medical and behaviour training help, pet food, microchipping, neutering vouchers and professional friendly support, we are protecting the deep bond between people and their pets and easing the unsustainable pressure on our local shelters. The service is for everybody. If you are struggling in Merseyside, please don\u2019t give up your pet. See where we are next and come and see us\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n The Petmobile\u2019s community tour has begun, with its next stops scheduled across community centres, supermarkets and Merseyrail stations.\u00a0 Find out where we will be next here\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Any Media enquiries contact:<\/p>\n\n
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