Gloria De-Piero MP for Ashfield paid a visit to the sanctuary today. I think she was a bit overwhelmed by Boris the bull who was wandering around but he loved the attention. She saw the progress of the wildlife hospital and had a look at some of the animals we are currently caring for.
This week we have rescued another 85 battery hens, after a short life of only 18 months, they were destined to become pet food. Battery hens soon recover and make great pets. These girls have finally ventured out and seen daylight and experienced space for the very first time in their lives.
This weekend we rehomed our little Billy who first came to us in 2011, when he arrived with Smartie. Back then they were both very nervous boys, a result of neglect and mistreatment from a former home. Billy, a miniature Shetland pony is now full of confidence and full of character. He loves the girls…
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.
Pigs were very fashionable as pets a few years ago, unfortunately with some people, they treat animals like clothes that go out of fashion.
Finally its dry enough to shear the sheep.We rounded them up into a stable and once settled, they were checked over, sheared one by one and given their favorite treat, cashew nuts. Before being returned to the fields they’ll be vaccinated, wormed and hooves trimmed.Now they are ready for this lovely sunshine!
2014 – 1,029 Animals Since Brinsley Animal Rescue formed over 7 years ago, each year we have steadily grown. We would like to thank all of our hard working volunteers and supporters, without which, these animals could not have been rescued. The Charity is run on good will and hard work, so thank you everyone…
