Archive for January, 2011
Meet Smartie and Billy, the Shetland Ponies
These two boys Billy 6 years and Smartie 15 years, were originally rescued from owners that had abused them, unfortunately after sometime, the new owner could no longer afford to care for them so they have been taken on by us.
Holly Rehomed 30 Jan 11
Holly went to a fabulous new home and made herself right at home. She has plenty of room to run round and she has a friend coming to live with her from another rescue centre. What a perfect ending for a bunny that was dumped at a local vets in the week before Christmas. We [...]
We’ve been on TV – BBC1 – Inside Out
When we rescued Bertie the so called Micro-Pig, the BBC came with us to highlight the growing problem of breeders miss selling micro-pigs. Breeders sell them as ‘not growing larger than a Cocker Spaniel’, the reality is that they grow large and when kept un-castrated and on their own, can become extremely destructive. Watch the programme on BBC 1, East Midlands Inside Out.
Polly (single female)
Polly could be a bit grumpy but happy endings often happen for those that we think are going to be here long term. She found a great home with lots of other bunnies and has loads of room to run about.
Homes needed – 100 rescued battery hens
Today we have rescued our first hens of 2011. Battery hens live a miserable existences and after a short life, the are sent for slaughter to maintain high egg production, in the name of cheap food.
2010 in Review – 791 Animals Rescued
Since we formed over three years ago, each year we have steadily grown and rescued more animals eachyear. This year we have reached a peak, rescuing almost 800 animals, including pets, farm and wild animals.
Sunday 12 August 2012- Summer Open Day
This year our Summer Open Day will be even larger than ever. We will open up the rescue centre from 11am until 4pm, admission is £1 for adults and free to children when accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome. Come and see the animals, listen to the talks and meet the founders. We have [...]