The generosity of kind-hearted people has saved a pet rescue centre which was almost forced to close.

The roof of Wulfrun Destitute Pets in Craddock Street,Wolverhampton, was leaking and water was getting into the electrics.

All 19 dogs would have needed to be moved out and the £2,500 cost would have put the charity out of business. But, after an appeal in the Express & Star, readers quickly came forward with offers of help.

And Staffordshire firm Felt Tight Roofing, based in Featherstone, offered to work for free.

Boss Julian Hadland, aged 39, said he was inspired to help because he had rescued his two mongrels, Milly and Molly, when he found them on the street.

He said: “It was obvious that for a place like this every penny counts and they couldn’t afford the job.

My dogs didn’t get looked after by the sort of volunteers who work here so I wanted to do something to help them help dogs.”

Centre chairwoman Jean Gibbons said: “We didn’t appeal for money, we were asking for supplies.

“We have been driving out all over the place to pick up breeze blocks and timber that people kindly offered. There was also £480 donated in cheques and cash which we will use.

“But then this company from Featherstone called to offer a quote and said if they could do it then they’d do it for free.

“We’re absolutely overwhelmed and so grateful. It never ceases to amaze me the kindness of people around here.”

The 56-year-old, who also runs her own mobile dog clipping service, says the organisation never puts a healthy dog down.

The charity has been rescuing and rehoming dogs for around 30 years.

It also cares for and rehomes unwanted cats and other domestic animals.