The newly appointed top figure at Stokenchurch Dog Rescue is appealing to BFP readers to help the charity improve the lives of the animals they care for.

Michelle Vickers, from Maidenhead, took on the role of chief executive officer – a new position at the centre - at the beginning of January.

And in this video appeal she asks for help from anyone willing to assist. Whether it is adopting a dog or fostering one for as short a time as a weekend, there all sorts of ways the public can make a difference to these canines in need of care.

 Michelle said: "Giving a home to a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. My dogs are part of our family and bring us so much joy. "

She has worked in the not-for-profit charity sector for 14 years, as head of executive office at Sport England and then as operations manager of Kick it Out, the charity which aims to tackle discrimination in football. She was also client manager at Bisham Abbey and was the 2012 Olympic legacy venues manager.

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, in Oxford Road, relies on grants, legacies and local fundraising to keep looking after abandoned dogs until they are adopted or fostered.

For more information, or to find out how you can help, go to  www.stokenchurchdogrescue.co.uk or call 01494 482695.

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