Cumnock's Islay Dog Rescue Centre are holding a race night next month, after a successful raffle provided some much-needed support for the rescue centre.

The race night will be held on Saturday, October 8 at Craigie Bowling Club in Ayr.

"We held a raffle in September that had some wonderful prizes and sold 607 tickets raising around £1200," said Islay Assistant Kennel Manager, Katy Edwards-Wood.

"We have a race night happening on the 8th October at the Ayr Craigie Bowling Club, where you can sponsor a runner for £5, winner gets a prize or you can sponsor a race for £20 and get guaranteed fame."

"For further information please check out the Islay Dog Rescue Facebook page."

The centre are also showing off their 'Dog of the Week' who needs rehoming.

Cumnock Chronicle: Islay Dog RescueIslay Dog Rescue (Image: Islay Dog Rescue)

Rudi is a crossbreed originally from Romania. He sustained an injury while there that resulted in him having a painful limp, once in arrived in Scotland he had an operation to remove his front leg, but this doesn’t hinder him in anyway.

Katy added: "He has recently returned to the rescue after being adopted but due to his owner’s health taking a turn for the worse, he has returned to the rescue.

"Although he is well cared for in the kennel’s he is finding it difficult with all the hustle and bustle from the other dogs. He is worried that they will have a go at him so he is always alert.

"Rudi’s ideal home would be with either a single person or a couple, he is more nervous around men so would need extra patience to become friends.

"He does like children but just feel that living with them might just be a bit too much for him. He doesn’t seem bothered with cats so could live happily with a feline companion.

"He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and treated for parasites and assessed.

"If you would like to meet Rudi then please call Lorraine on 07876561545."