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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.
Pigeon Squab
ByJonToday we’ve admitted a swan, a hedgehog with a broken leg and this little man.This pigeon is a little too young to have fledged and was found by a busy road. Pigeons make amazing parents however aren’t renowned for their nest making skills We’ll be his mum for the next couple of weeks. We love…
Wild Duck Rescue
ByJonThis wild duck is another victim of careless fishing, she was observed with a fishing hook and line through her foot, thankfully a member of the public waded in to the lake to rescue her and bring to us.She was understandably distressed, we needed to get the barbed hook out of her food, treat her…
Rabbits in Need of a Life-Long Home
ByJonEvery week without fail, we receive a call or an email asking us to take on more pets. We have a non-destruct policy, we never destroy an animal unless it is in the animals best interest, due to ill health or injury. Therefore we can only take in more animals when we create space by re-homing. But too often,…
Rescued Animals
This category contains animals that we currently have in the sanctuary. These have been rescued by ourselves or members of the public. When they have recovered we release them when possible.
Jet arrives at his New Home
ByJonWhen Jet arrived just over 2 years ago he had a hairdo not dissimilar to someone in Pirates of the Caribbean with his thick untamed mane and dreadlocks. Fast forward a few months and we discovered a boy that was quick to learn and who aimed to please who even became a bit cocky. In…