Animal sanctuary hero in line for major award - County Down Spectator

Animal sanctuary hero Dylan in line for major award - Newtownards Chronicle

By Lesley Walsh ST FRANCIS of Assisi would be proud of a young Newtownards man who spends his life at the local animal charity named after the 12th century saint. Dylan Beckett has been caring for creatures great and small at Assisi Animal Sanctuary’s small animal unit since 2018 and now, he’s been nominated in the new ‘Hooman’ Hero of the Year category at the National Pet Awards Northern Ireland. With his deft touch for small furries – rabbits…

Animal sanctuary hero in line for major award - County Down Spectator

Assisi Animal Sanctuary was founded on compassion for animals, and St Francis of Assisi himself would likely be proud of young Newtownards man Dylan Beckett, who has dedicated his life to caring for vulnerable creatures at the charity’s small animal unit. Since joining the sanctuary in 2018, Dylan has become known for his gentle care of rabbits, guinea pigs and rats, and his commitment has now earned him a nomination in the new ‘Hooman’ Hero of …