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Albie
Albie Available Age: born 2014 Gender: Male ( gelding) Passport/Microchip: Yes Vaccinations? Up to date Estimated Height: 11’2-12hh Breed: Dartmoor Temperament: Albie is head collared and does lead nicely when he wants too and he will also listen to you and he is easily caught and head collared in the field or stable. We are now working…
Christmas at the Sanctuary – Thank you for your support
Despite the snow, the sub zero temperatures and black ice, we had a successful Christmas Open Day with around 150 visitors during the day. We took made just over £1,000, despite the weather. Our open days are a vital source of funding for us. This time of year our bills escalates as the animals need far more bedding to…
4 Little Piggies Don’t go to Market!
Micro-pigs were all the rage a year or so ago, now the novelty has worn off, people have realised that these intelligent, clean, highly sociable animals need love and attention and if not given that attention, can soon become destructive, not to mention grow much larger than the cute adverts imply. Consequently interest in their long-term welfare…
Another hen rescue
We have waited a long time to do another hen rescue but this weekend we have secured a retirement for 80 ex bats. have now collected the ladies and hope to get them into their new homes as soon as possible. We will be ringing people that are currently on our waiting list for hens.

Oliver’s New Girlfriends
Following the sad passing of Harry, poor Oliver was all on his lonesome, Oliver loved Harry and he was certainly missing his mate. We have been waiting for suitable pigs that needed rescuing and have since taken in Lady Daisy and Lady Nancy. At first naughty boy Oliver, who spends his days digging, wasn’t getting…
Another Swan Rescue
Another day, another swan. Fortunately after a kind donation a few years ago we were able to purchase an infusion pump which we have used to give fluids to cats, ducks, swans, piglets and foxes. It’s been an invaluable piece of kit for lots of animals and this swan is now hopefully going to feel…