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Patsy and Angel Homed
ByJonToday Patsy and Angel, two of our female goats went to a new home to live with a male. Angel was originally a stray, Patsy an unwanted pet, they have been together now for three years. We’ll miss this lovely pair, however we are very grateful for a forever home.
Ferret Rescued 28 Sep 08
ByJonThis young male ferret, came to us from Animal Accident Rescue Unit, he is probably about 16 weeks old. We believe that he was dumped which is why someone rang up and described him as a wild polecat. He has now been moved on to a ferret rescue centre, awaiting a new home. If you…
Next Hen Rescue Postponed.
ByBethAs many of you know our next ex-battery hen rescue was due to take place on 14th/15th Nov but unfortunately due to the powers that be (supermarkets!!!) this has been postponed until after Christmas. Due to consumer demand of cheap food over Christmas these hens will have to spend Christmas in cages. Fortunately though, we…
The life of a broiler hen
ByBethMany people who have visited us ask us what kind of hen Bertha is. She is a ‘broiler’ hen. She was ‘designed’ to live for 39 days, that’s all it takes from birth to slaughter for food.
We’ve been on TV – BBC1 – Inside Out
ByJonWhen 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.
Christmas Open Day – 30 November
ByJonOur Christmas Open day is not long away, this year we’ll be holding it on Sunday 30 November, we hope you can join us to raise vital funds for our rescue centre. Click Here to Download our Poster Xmas open day 2014 We will open up the rescue centre from 11am until 4pm, admission is only £1 for…