This week we have rescued another 85 battery hens, after a short life of only 18 months, they were destined to become pet food. Battery hens soon recover and make great pets. These girls have finally ventured out and seen daylight and experienced space for the very first time in their lives.
Mr. Carrots, one of our Dartmoor ponies finally has a new home, his new owners were really excited to finally receive this cheeky, confident chippie. Our volunteers have spent a lot of time with Mr. C, he was very nervous, we could hardly get a head collar on him, let alone load him into a…
This newly born piglet was found abandoned and defenceless; she would not have survived more than a few more hours without her mother. The people who found her contacted a nearby farm where she no doubt came from, they were told to “throw it in the ditch”, luckily they cared, they kept her warm and brought…
The Heron we admitted mid August has been released today and what a sight it was to see such a large majestic bird fly. This chap arrived emaciated, grounded and very weak, he could hardly stand. X-rays didn’t revieil anything untoward, however we found a high worm burden in his poo. Initially we tube fed…
Arthur has has gone, we are all missing him, however we are very happy, he’s in a great home. Its not everyday we re-home pigs, let alone commercial pigs that grow very large, but Arthur has gone to an amazing home. Arthur now lives with Lisa, Bart and Maggie who we re-homed a few weeks…
Meet Buddy This old boy Kune Kune piggy is now Kiwi’s boyfriend, they have met and so far it’s looking good, could it be love? Pigs are highly sociable creatures and like many other pets, should not be kept on their own and so he is a perfect mate for our single lady Kiwi, who…
We are normally very busy at the sanctuary, but when the weather turns cold, its non stop and there’s little time to rest. As well as all of the normal tasks like feeding, checking and cleaning all of the animals, its a non stop battle to keep the animals with fresh unfrozen water. All of the rabbits…
