Big operation for a little hog
This Tawny Owl was brought to us from Shipley County Park, where he was found lying on the ground, cold, wet and at deaths door. After a few hours in an incubator, he was warm enough to be force fed and treated. Over the next few days he gained strength, within a week he was eating by himself….
Valentines day isn’t just for humans, it is also for those other intelligent creatures such as piggies. You may remember that Woody, who was dumped into the street and found wandering around Mansfield Woodhouse last year, was re-homed. Well things didn’t quite work out and he came back, but not for long. We have since…
Also this weekend we rehomed Garry and Ryan. You may remember Ryan, he came to us as an orphaned Canadian gosling last spring. When his mother left her nest with her brood, Ryan misjudged the jump and fell over a wall and became separated. We took him in and successfully hand reared him. We did…
Meet our latest rescued sheep, this little girl has escaped almost certain death. Our currently unnamed lamb, was found by a member of the public on their garden patio of all places. So she was contained whilst they tried to locate her owners. Through her ear tag, she was traced back to a farm who…
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….
Today, Jasper one of our Dartmoor ponies found a great new home with a gorgeous little mare for company. He was so excited at his new home and his new friend was loving the company. And the good news is that the home he has gone too may have room to squeeze in one more!!…