More rescue dogs in Cornwall will soon have a better chance of finding permanent homes thanks to support from builders' merchant Travis Perkins, which is helping transform the facilities at St Francis Dogs Home in Newquay.

Founded in 1955, the charity specialises in rescuing and rehoming dogs across the local area. In recent years, deteriorating kennel facilities meant the centre could only operate a fostering model, requiring rescued dogs to be placed in temporary homes almost immediately.

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Now, with assistance from Travis Perkins' Newquay branch and other local businesses and volunteers, the charity is undergoing a major refurbishment that will allow dogs to be looked after on-site once again. Travis Perkins has donated more than £1,500 worth of materials—including timber, plasterboard, sand and cement—to support the restoration work.

Adam Riddle, Branch Manager at Travis Perkins in Newquay, said: "Who does not love dogs? It is great to be able to help the animals and the charity. They are local, and they are so popular and well known within the community in Newquay. The materials we have provided will go a long way to helping them revamp their premises which will ultimately mean they can help more dogs. At Travis Perkins, we feel it is so important to help good causes in the local area, especially in these circumstances when we know our materials can really make a difference."