A BEAUTY salon is appealing for donations to help support a charity that gives stray animals abroad a better life.

Tanning Salon, The Sun Shack, situated on Bristol Street, Walney are once again appealing for dog blankets, toys, coats, food and more from the community for the Love Underdogs, Shoe Box appeal they run every Christmas.

Love Underdogs is a charity to help unwanted, abused and neglected dogs in Romania who are living on the streets to have a better chance at life.

Running the appeal is, 43-year-old, Belinda Eathorne from Barrow who has been fundraising for the charity for nine years, ever since she rescued her beloved dog, Jinny from them.

Belinda said: “I was looking for a dog for my mum after my dad passed away to fill that void and cure that loneliness, we looked and looked but couldn’t find the right one, but when I came across Jinny I fell in love.

“She is a special needs dog, so no one was going to take her so we did.

“The charity holds a special place in my heart so I always try to donate and get involved when I can.

“Charities like Love Underdogs go unrecognised, the dogs over there are very different to how strays are kept over here, it’s heart-breaking to hear the stories so I hope to gather a lot of donations for them this year.”

Gleaston resident Romany Romany, 52 also rescued her four legged friend, Ruzha from a Bulgarian charity, Street hearts after she saw a picture of her starving on Facebook and immediately knew she was coming to live with her.

Romany with the help of her friends and the community managed to raise £3,500 to ger Ruzha to her forever home in the Lake District.

Romany said: “I love dogs and animals and it is my personal choice and life to spend my money how I wish which is on these helpless animals.

“Every creature is precious and I believe in free will, if I want to donate to a monkey sanctuary or plantation of trees, I will.

“This dog was starving and she would’ve died if I didn't come for her.

“She is now my constant companion and I love her dearly.

If you would like to donate you can leave donations at The Sun Shack.