We have taken in another 4 pygmy goats. These were kept by a breeder, they were bred and the kids sold as pets. They have been given up, probably due to the recession.
We are now looking for good, life-long homes, If you are interested in homing some goats, please get in touch.
You may have noticed that we are not hosting a Spring Open Day this years, we are thou hosting a fundraiser at Brinsley Community Centre on 2 June. Our next open day at the Sanctuary is not until 8 September, this is due to a major building project at the sanctuary which has now started….
This little chap came to us a week ago, he was found on someones lawn possibly after falling out of his nest. We are now hand rearing him and he’s putting on weight and growing fast. He did spend much of his day sleeping or feeding, but now starting to get active.
Sammy one of our Dartmoor ponies has been homed this week, with a beautiful Shetland, he has settled in nicely and he’s already getting on well with his new girlfriend. We all miss Sammy, he was one our of naughty ponies, with loads of character, however we are pleased he has a new home.
We take in all kinds of animals, from unwanted hamsters to blind bulls. It is the same for wildlife, we hand rear fox cubs, birds, squirrels, hedgehogs and even in this case a baby field mouse, smaller than my thumb!
Come and do some Christmas shopping whilst helping out your local recue centre/ 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. We have ; Fund Raising Stalls Guest Stalls Raffles Competitions Food and drink Stalls…
Based as far away from the sea as we possibly can be it isn’t that often we get in gulls. However they are well known scavengers at tips and do come inland to see what human food they can scrounge. This cocky young gull came in last week and is eating all on his own….
