Another busy weekend but at least the sun finally came out and we all felt better for it (volunteers and animals alike). We had fundraising events going on, hand rearing, mucking out, appointments for animals, movement of pig arks (with tractor getting stuck), builders working over the weekend to try and get projects finished for…
Gerrard and Walter, now Ronnie and Reggie have left the sanctuary for their new permanent home thanks to Brinsley Animal Rescue. These boys came to us about 6 years ago, they were un-castrated and therefore really boisterous. After a year or so and after being castrated, we fortunately re-homed them, sadly they were returned a…
A few weeks ago we put out an appeal for materials for our hay barn. A few massive thank yous are now due. Nutbrook Aggregates ( http://www.nutbrookaggregates.co.uk/) have very kindly donated two 20 tonne loads of stone for the base. If that wasn’t generous enough, Longcliffe (http://www.longcliffe.co.uk/) kindly collected and delivered one load free…
Today we have rescued 200 commercial hens, these had reached the end of their “commercial life” and were due to be sent for slaughter. Please get in touch if you can offer life-long homes for rescued hens. We ask for photos of enclosures and your set up, so that we are confident that it is spacious…
This weekend has been even more manic than normal, with two fund raisers as well as looking after the animals. We need to raise £1,000 a week, so we attend various events raising to help us raise the funds we need to pay for food, bedding, equipment and vets bills….
What Is RAW ( Rabbit Awareness Week) ? RAW is the UK’s biggest campaign for rabbit welfare. With rabbits being the UK’s 4th most popular pet with around 0.8 million rabbits in households to day, it still holds the title as one of the most understood pets to date. RAW is run by Burgess Pet…
We rescued Jerry 5 years ago when he was destined for slaughter and his market value was £5. Yes, £5. The whole country is awash with unwanted ponies and since then things have got worse, a lot worse. The lucky ones end up at rescue centres where lots of time is spent working and interacting…
We’ve have now found a home Maggi Marzia Gender: Female Age: 2-3 Breed: English Spot x Vaccinated: Yes Neutered: Yes Bonded to Marzia Gender: Female Age: 2-3 Breed: Angora x polish Vaccinated: Yes Neutered: Yes Bonded to Maggi As part of Rabbit Awareness week we are really trying to find Marzia and Maggi a loving…
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!!…
