Words by Smiley Team
As a pet, you don’t choose the circumstances in which you come into the world. You don’t choose the environment in which you live, or how your life pans out. And for too many pets, that means a life where they end up unhappy, poorly treated, sick, injured, or even homeless.
To help change the fate of as many vulnerable pets as possible this Christmas, pet charity Blue Cross has today launched a celebrity video as part of its annual Christmas Appeal, which calls on the animal-loving public to make a donation, and in turn give these pets the happy, healthy lives they deserve.
To officially mark the launch of the campaign, the charity has teamed up with five celebrities – broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle, television presenter Anna Richardson, Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer, and actresses Emma Barton and Emily Head – to create a special, festive video compilation called A Christmas Tail.
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Within the video, these famous faces recite Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, but with some ‘furry’ unexpected character twists that build on the iconic message of encouraging people to take fate into their own hands – as a pet’s past needn’t be their future.
By coming together at Christmas to support Blue Cross, everyone can change the path unfairly treated pets take in life, so they can find the lifelong happiness they deserve. In turn, they’ll bring us untold joy and companionship.
Valuable donations made to the Blue Cross Christmas Appeal, no matter how small, will go towards changing the fate of vulnerable and mistreated pets across the country, so they’re safe and loved for the rest of their days.
Chris Burghes, CEO at Blue Cross, says: “Too many pets end up poorly treated, sick, injured or even homeless. A donation to Blue Cross can change the path a vulnerable pet takes in life. Together, we can change the fate of more vulnerable pets and give them the happy, healthy life they deserve.”
Ben Fogle says: “It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the welfare of animals, which is why it breaks my heart that so many pets are vulnerable and in need of support this Christmas.
“I hope this special version of A Christmas Carol encourages everyone to open their hearts to our four-legged friends, and inspires them make a donation, if they can.”
Support sick and injured animals through the charity’s website, BlueCross.org.uk.
