By JODIE SYMONDS
A SEVILLE resident has been helping Animal Aid dogs fight the winter chill.
Jess Johnstone has knitted jumpers and collected blankets to keep dogs up for adoption warm in the freezing outside temperatures.
The former volunteer for Animal Aid in Coldstream said she wanted to help the dogs out.
“I used to be a volunteer but due to university commitments I had to stop so I thought why not contribute in a different way?” Ms Johnstone said.
Ms Johnstone has formed a group of people who knit jumpers and cater for the various sizes of dogs.
She said although she had only started the donations recently, she had received great feedback from both Animal Aid and social media.
“I get wool donated but anything else would be greatly appreciated,” she said.
Doing it for the Dogs on Facebook was created by Ms Johnstone to help make donations more accessible.
Shelter Spokesperson at Animal Aid, Deb Boland said Ms Johnstone was doing great things for the dogs.
“We will do anything to make the dogs more comfortable,” Ms Boland said.
“Every dog needs a different size or fit, so it’s wonderful what Jess is doing.”
If you would like to donate to please visit the Doing it for the Dogs Facebook Page.
If you would like to donate to Animal Aid please visit http://www.animalaid.org.au/how-you-can-help.html.
