WOOF N WAG
Decision:
Two Members on the Committee of Woof n Wag, thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a verbal presentation regarding their grant application.
Minutes:
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Two Members of Woof n Wag thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a verbal presentation regarding their grant application, providing the following information:
· A relatively new organisation, which was set up in October 2018.
· Provided dog training and behavioural service.
· Their work supported people who both owned and were thinking of getting a dog. Support also provided to those individuals that were nervous of dogs.
· Founded within community routes, affordable and free to those unable to pay.
· Strong health and physical benefits to owning a dog – positive mental health.
· 250 users of their site were currently catered for, of which 100% come from North Hertfordshire District, the vast majority coming from Letchworth.
· The field location that had been provided by The Heritage Foundation, had been unused for a number of years so required a lot of investment in both time and money spent to make it a safe and secure environment for all concerned.
· They wished to create a sensory garden, which would include the planting of shrubs that had been shown to reduce stress levels in dogs.
In response to Member’s queries, the Committee were informed:
· That the location of their site was on the Stotfold road, this being part Hertfordshire Boundary and part Bedfordshire boundary, but their aim was to fully service North Hertfordshire; and
· A 5 Year Lease was currently in place, however, negotiations were underway, in conjunction with The Heritage, to extend that lease for a further 25 years.
The Chairman thanked Woof n Wag for their presentation.