Were running a competition to raise money for an amazing charity, and give our customers a chance to win £100 to spend in our store, (that could be a new bike, workshop services, whatever you like)
We are extremely pleased to announce that our 2023 charity of the year is... Takis Shelter in Crete
The Takis Shelter means an awful lot to us.
In early 2021, we watched the video below and fell in love with a dog from Takis Shelter in Crete.
In July that year we gave her a new home with us, we named her Ruby, and she has become a valued family member.
Watch the video below to see her rescue along with her 3 puppies
Ruby's rescue is at 5m30s
Below is Ruby's new life
Today she lives with us, runs on the beach almost everyday, and sometimes helps out in the shop, she loves nothing more than being in the van and meeting new people
That's all Very nice, but tell me a bit more about Takis Shelter
Set up over seven years ago, and with the sole purpose of rescuing the stray, abandoned animals of Crete, Takis Shelter currently cares for over 400 dogs and cats. Based in Ierapetra, in the south of Crete, the rescued dogs and cats have up to 33,000 square meters of private, enclosed olive groves to run around in. With very few people willing to help, there are still an overwhelming number of stray cats and dogs in the south that need rescuing. In the past, dogs have been left tied-up, often with their puppies in a box, outside of the shelter.
Over 350 of the shelter’s cats and dogs have been neutered with only a remaining few left, due to their age or health. This shelter receives no help from the authorities and relies solely on donations. Since 2014, Takis Shelter has re-homed over 600 animals. Yet, there are hundreds of dogs and cats still looking for their Forever Homes,
Takis Shelter is a non-profit organization and relies solely on your donations. They receive no help from the authorities.
Monthly food, veterinary, and shelter maintenance bills come to over €25,000, so donations are vital.
Every donation, in any amount, is greatly appreciated by all the animals!
Theoklitos `Takis` Proestakis with just a handful of the rescued dogs.
So, Tell me about this competition?
In the CycleRecycle shop is a jar, inside the jar we have filled it to the brim with Bicycle wheel nuts.
For just £1 a guess, you need to tell us how many bolts are inside. The winner will be the person who has the nearest guess (or gets it exact)
We will do the count in early December, the winner will be notified in time for Xmas, and will win a £100 CycleRecycle gift voucher to spend in-store.
That's awesome - how else can I help Takis Shelter?
Lots of ways
Firstly, like us, you can give a home to a dog or cat
If you can spare some money, you can donate
You can subscribe to Takis Shelter YouTube channel, from which they earn an advertising royalty's
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