A HALESOWEN pet rescue has been given a helping hand by DIY store Wickes.

Peppers Pet Rescue has been provided with materials for a new rabbit enclosure.

The donations were provided as part of the Wickes Community Programme, an initiative which supports local groups by providing products to help local groups them with essential maintenance, renovation or to complete new projects.

Peppers Pet Rescue was set up by Sophie and Andy Pepper four years ago.

They have rehomed more than 750 animals including cats, turtles, tortoises, dogs and rabbits.

The rescue is run from their home on the Lodgefield estate, however demand has grown so much they have opened a second unit in Bearwood for small animals, run by Melanie Coley.

They can have up to 70 animals at any one point in isolation pens, small animal pens and foster homes.

Melanie said: “The rescue is reliant on fundraising and donations.

"Unfortunately the demands on resources and funding far outweigh the funds coming in and so we are relentlessly trying to get support from businesses and the public to continue our work.

"This donation from Wickes has allowed us to be able to put the funds that we would have used for the materials towards getting other animals the vet care they need!

"For a non profit charity that means more than you could imagine.”

Steve Grimes, Wickes Halesowen store manager said: “We’re passionate about our local community and when we heard about Peppers Pet Rescue we were delighted to be able to supply them with the materials they needed for their rabbit enclosure.

"We’d love to hear from more charities and local community groups to see if we can help improve their community space.”

The Wickes Community Programme is open to all local community groups seeking help for improvement projects. To apply pop into the Halesowen store and speak to manager Steve.

To donate or rehome an animal visit Peppers Pet Rescue's facebook page.