Heartbreak as cruel vandals smash up Preston pet groomers The Paws Pack UK
A GoFundMe has been set up for a Preston pet groomers after cruel vandals caused extensive damage earlier this week.
The Paws Pack UK, located at 168 Tulketh Brow, Ashton-on-Ribble, was targeted on Tuesday evening when the front window was smashed.
The 2m by 1.5m window will now cost £1,000 to repair.
A spokesperson for the business said: “This is going to cost the business almost £1,000 to replace and repair. In this climate, being a small business is incredibly hard and an unexpected expense like this is just unfathomable.
“We need the window intact to keep our team, our shop and our furry four legged friends safe and able to keep them feeling their best - especially in time for Christmas.”
“We do understand that this time of year is hard for everyone but one of our clients saw our panic in the aftermath and suggested we start a GoFundMepage.”
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So far the GoFundMe has raised £115 and they also pledged to donate anything left over from the window cost to Homeless Hounds - a local shelter that saves dogs from the euthanasia list and puts them in loving homes.
The spokesperson added: “Please help our small business recover. We adore what we do and just want to be able to serve you all safely again soon.”
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed that the vandalism is under investigation.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting Log 0298 of Nov 19th.
If you would like to make a donation to help fund the cost of the window click here.