07 October 2011

Make your presents count urges wildlife presenter Chris Packham

Meaningful presents that are sure to warm a loved one’s heart can be the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year.

Leading international animal welfare organisation, the Brooke, has launched The Brooke Shop with the support of TV presenter, Chris Packham, to raise vital funds for working horses, donkeys and mules overseas.

If Christmas shopping is traditionally a stressful time, then look no further than The Brooke Shop for a catalogue brimming with alternative and affordable gifts that go directly towards helping working animals and their owners.

“The Brooke Shop has a brilliant selection of Christmas gifts to choose from this year. Whether it’s a gift for a friend or stocking filler for a loved one, there’s something for everyone. Perhaps the Portable Water Trough, to help horses and donkeys get a cooling drink whilst they are working, or A Painkiller Kit, to bring calming relief to two hardworking animals,” says Chris Packham.

In fact, each gift purchased from The Brooke Shop can spread three times the Christmas cheer – for the animal, for the owner and also the recipient. Some of the gifts on offer include:

Care for a foal (£19.06) – For the foal: They’ll be on top of the world with a long weekend of nutritious food, soft bedding, treatment, and nursing. For the owner: We will educate the owner on how best to care for their foal with proper handling, feeding, vaccinations, grooming and parasite control. For my…: Perfect for a little one, or someone with nurture in their nature.

Help a community build a permanent water trough (£54.25) – For the animals: Your gift will refresh many thirsty animals, providing them with what may be their only drink of the day, and preventing heat exhaustion. For the owners (and community): We’ll bring communities together to build the trough – teaching them construction skills and helping them to meet their animals’ needs by ensuring a clean water supply. For my…: A friend, relative or colleague who loves a bit of DIY will really get stuck into this gift.

Chris Packham adds, “As a wildlife expert and conservation campaigner, I believe all animals deserve care and respect. Every gift purchased from The Brooke Shop will make a huge difference to the lives of hardworking horses and donkeys overseas, and their owners too”.

Work doesn’t stop at Christmas for the millions of horses and donkeys. They will continue to toil in some of the world's toughest environments, carrying building materials, people, produce, water and crops, to help families make a vital living.

Many animals suffer terrible pain, exhaustion, dehydration and malnutrition but many of these problems can be prevented.  The Brooke is dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules through veterinary treatment and community programmes across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Purchasing a gift couldn’t be easier. Simply visit www.brookeshop.org or call 0845 367 0555.  Each gift comes with choice of gift card and gift certificate and brought to life by a short online film showing how the present will make a difference. Plus, if ordering by post, we will send you three special Brooke Shop Christmas gift tags.  
 
Last order date is 15 December 2011. Last minute shoppers can order online at any time and we will email a personalised e-card direct to the recipient, or provide a gift certificate to be printed straightaway.