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Jan 21

A big thank you to Matt Smith Vets in Clay Cross, Derbyshire for checking these two pigeons over and providing some antibiotics. Wildlife Angel Mark found the two birds at work and was worried they looked unwell. He contacted us and then made arrangements with the vets. Due to the current Avian flu (bird flu) epidemic all birds have to be checked by a veterinarian before we can take the bird into our care. Thankfully the birds are showing no signs of avian flu so Mark was able to bring them to us and we will care for them until ready for release.💙🧡💛

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #wildliferescue #supportyourlocalwildliferescue #pigeons #injuredwildlife #injurdpigeons #mattsmithvets #workingtogether #helpbritishwildlife

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Jan 20

Ollie the young ferret is a charming little character.

We have lots of animals in our care and are able to offer shelter for Pets and Wildlife in need. Adoptions are however currently on hold due to the government's latest safety measures. 💛💙🧡

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #ferret
#ollietheferret #albinoferret #albinoanimals
#supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary

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Jan 19

A move to an outside aviary for Mac today. His appetite has increased substantially which has helped build his strength meaning he can feed himself again.💙💛🧡

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #tawnyowl #macthetawnyowl #workingtogether #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue

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Jan 18

NOMINATE THE PET SAMARITANS....
Today is the last day to Nominate the Pet Samaritans for the Petplan UK Charity Awards!!!

We would be delighted if you would nominate us.

If any friends or family might nominate us too, please share this post with them. The link below takes you to the Nomination page.⬇️🧡
https://www.petplancharity.co.uk/pet-insurance/animal-charity-awards/animal-charity-awards-what-are-they/

Thank you.💙💛🧡

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Jan 16

We have released a few wild birds this afternoon that were ready to leave us as the sun has finally made an appearance. Our aviaries are still busy with injured Wildlife though.
All birds coming into the centre must currently be checked for signs of Avian flu by a veterinarian first before we can make an appointment.

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #avianflu #aviary #pigeons #jay #jaybird #injuredwildlife #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue #avianflu

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Jan 15

YOUNG SUPPORTER RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS!
9 Year old Fintan is cycling 70 miles this month (January 2021) to raise money for the Pet Samaritans. He has already raised an amazing £530!!! If you would like to support this young man's fundraising efforts there is still time. Please follow the link below to his crowdfunding page.⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fintan-riley

The sanctuary has really struggled since lockdown no.1 early last year. We are absolutely thrilled that young people like Fintan are taking it upon themselves to support us. If you would like to run a fundraising event for the Pet Samaritans let us know and we will share your story.🧡💙💛

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue #justgiving #FintanRileyfundraising #cyclingtoraisefunds

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Jan 15

MAC THE TAWNY OWL.🦉🦉🦉
Mac was brought to us earlier in the week by Vet Shawn at Staveley Vets . He was very unwell so checked over for signs of Avian flu as the county is currently dealing with a serious epidemic. He was also given several xrays to try to determine any injuries. Thankfully there are no broken bones but there is some bruising and Mac is very underweight. His appetite isn't great which is always a worry but it is increasing slightly each day so we are feeling hopeful.

There are five British Owl species; Barn Owl, Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl, Tawny Owl and the Little Owl. All are causing some degree of concern for conservationists. If you find an Owl not looking well please contact your local vet first. All birds must currently be given the all clear for Avian Flu by a Veterinary professional before being admitted to the Sanctuary. Once the bird has been given the all clear we can make an appointment for the bird to come to us. Due to Avian flu being highly contagious we advise that PPE is worn when handling birds.
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Would you like to help us care for Owls like Mac? Please consider a donation to help us continue our work through this difficult time...⬇️🦉⬇️
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

Or become a Wildlife Angel with small monthly donation...⬇️😇⬇️
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #tawnyowl #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue #staveleyvets
#macthetawnyowl #avianflu #workingtogether

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Jan 8

Buzz the Buzzard had a run in with a van yesterday on a bypass slip road. The driver of the van acted quickly and contacted Springfield Vets in Sheffield who checked him over and gave us a call. Unfortunately, Buzz has clipped the hook off the end of his beak. The hook is vital for the birds survival. It is used to kill their prey and rip the carcass into manageable pieces. Buzz was given the all clear for symptoms of Avian Flu which is rife at the moment and made his way to us.
Buzz will have to stay with us until his beak starts to grow a bit of a hook and he is able to feed himself again. If you would like to support his care please use the link below to donate.
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

Or become a Wildlife Angel with a small monthly donation.
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #buzzard #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue #injuredbuzzard #buzzthebuzzard #workingtogether
#springfieldvets

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Jan 7

More JJ spam!🦜
We put out a plea yesterday asking if any volunteers could make JJ the Senegal Parrot a bed. Due to her disability JJ cannot perch properly. She therefore has several platforms in her enclosure instead of perches but often falls off these when she rests.
A must adored volunteer persuaded her husband to have a go at making JJ a bed and dropped it off at the centre earlier today. We didn't want the box to be too big so that if JJ looses her balance whilst resting she will fall against the side of the box and stay the right way up. After only a few minutes of working it out she was pulling herself up with her beak, knocked her favourite toy off the edge into the bed, reversed in and made herself comfortable. She has been feeling very smug all day giving us lots of wolf whistles from her new throne. Think it's safe to say she loves it.👸🧡👑

www.petsamaritans.co.uk

#petsamaritans #senegalparrot #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #JJthesenegalparrot #disabledparrot #jjsnewbed

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Jan 4

JJ is a beautiful Senegal Parot. She was brought to us last year through Derbyshire County Council support workers network when their owner could no longer look after her.
Unfortunately, JJ is severely disabled. Her feet are deformed which means she cannot roost on a perch so we have put her several flat surfaces to rest on instead. JJ's top beak is also extremely overgrown but she's a clever girl and has worked out how to use it to her advantage and it is now essential to enable her to climb. She is still able to eat and her appetite and range of food she enjoys is increasing each day but we are monitoring her closely.
JJ was so scared on arrival and wouldn't talk to anyone. If we went near her cage she would show defensive behaviour which looked very aggressive and she would become extremely stressed. Taking a photo or video would have been out of the question. A few months down the line though and she now calls us over for a tickle on her neck through the bars and her vocabulary is increasing. Hopefully with time she will let us near her without the bars between us. We'll just take it one day at a time...but now she has realised that the camera is not as scary as she thought so we can update you on her progress.

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

#petsamaritans #senegalparrot #JJthesenegalparrot #disabledparrot
#supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary

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Jan 1

Our first Wildlife admissions of 2021!🧡💙💛
Three little pigs.....Fifer, Fiddler and Practical came to us this morning from Sheffield.

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #hedgehog
#wildliferescue #hedgehogrescue #threelittlepigs #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #supportyoutlocalwildliferescue #helpbritishwildlife

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Dec 31

HAPPY NEW YEAR!💙💛🧡
A big Thank you to everyone who has supported is during 2020. May the NEW YEAR bring you all much love, happiness and good health.

www.petsamaritans.co.uk

#petsamaritans #wildlifeangels #happynewyear2021

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Dec 29

Snow day at the Pet Samaritans and Wildlife Angels.❄🧡❄💙❄💛❄

www.petsamaritans.co.uk

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Dec 29

We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. Food parcels are still arriving everyday, thank you. Thank you also to everyone who has signed up as a Wildlife Angel. 🧡💛💙
If you would like to find out more follow the link⬇️
www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donations/become-a-wildlife-angel/

We are extremely grateful of your donations but we politely request that the following items are not left in our DONATION STATION:
DUVETS, PILLOWS, BRICK-A-BRACK, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHES, ELECTRICAL GOODS OR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
We cannot make use of these items currently and are costly for us to dispose of.
Some supporters have been selling their items and donating the proceeds to us instead.
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

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Dec 25

It took a while but Steven managed to destroy the gift wrap and got his sardine treats from inside.

#petsamaritans #wildifeangels #christmas2020 #stevenseagull #christmasatthepetsamaritans

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Dec 25

We love spending CHRISTMAS DAY with the animals!!!🎅⛄❄⭐
We hope you are enjoying your day however you are spending it. Present opening is always very exciting at the centre. The animals have also all (the wildlife too) had a special treat at feeding time today and are feeling full. 💙💛🧡

#petsamaritans #wildifeangels #catadoptions #christmasday2020 #christmascats #openingpresents #

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Dec 24

The animals are all settled down for the big day tomorrow.🎅⛄⭐❄

#petsamaritans #christmaseve #christmas2020 #twasthenightbeforechrismas #sleepycats

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Dec 24

CHRISTMAS EVE GOODBYES.🎅🎅🎅
Elf has been saying his goodbyes to all the animals as he will be leaving us this evening. We've really enjoyed having our Helpful Elf around this month and are going to miss him. Hopefully Father Christmas will give Helpful Elf permission to return to us next year because he's done such a good job.🤞💛🤞💙🤞🧡🤞

#petsamaritans #animalsanctuary #wildliferescue #wildlifeangels #helpfulelf #fatherchristmas #nonaughtyelvesallowedhere #sayinggoodbye #christmaseve #2020

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Dec 23

Today we will be thinking of the people we have lost this year.
Our new Wildlife unit will have a memorial wall where all supporters and Wildlife Angels will be remembered. Please get in touch if you would like a family member to be included.
Sending all the families much love.xx

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Dec 22

Dronfield Junior School Charity Group have raised a fantastic £320 selling Christmas gifts in their break times. A big THANK YOU to all the students and staff involved.🎅🎄💛

If your school or community group would like to get involved with the Pet Samaritans please call Laura on 07872 421878.

#petsamaritans #wildliferescue #wildlifeangels #Dronfield #Dronfieldjuniorschool #schoolcharitygroup #fundraising #thankyou

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Dec 21

URGENT CHRISTMAS APPEAL.⭐⭐⭐
Every year we build a food tower with all the donations brought in during December. The tower gives us a bit of security during Christmas and January.
Despite lots of lovely donations this December we are using food and cat litter as quickly as it's coming in and our tower is non-existent.😔

If you would like to help us this Christmas we are absolutely desperate for the following items:

🔴WOODBASED CAT LITTER
🔴PURINA ONE CAT BISCUITS
🔴CAT MEAT IN JELLY

You can also donate through our website ⬇️🎅⬇️
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

#petsamaritans #wildliferescue #wildlifeangels #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary #safeatlast #supportyourlocalwildliferescue #helpbuildafoodtower #UrgentAppeal

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Dec 21

Mary and Joseph came to us this week as their owner is sadly unwell and is suffering with breathing complications.
Over the years we've had many birds come into our care for this reason. Birds kept indoors can sometimes trigger allergic reactions, asthma and COPD because of their feathers. A powder called feather dander is released when birds clean their feathers, play or wash.
Thankfully for many people feather dander does not cause a problem.
Mary and Joseph seem a quite stressed at the moment and a bit under the weather. Vitamins have been added to their diet and lost of toys, perches and mirrors to their living quarters to try and help.

We hope to be able to offer these two beauties for adoption in the new year. If you would like to be considered please give us a call on 01246 455777 or 07872 421878.

Can you help the Pet Samaritans with a donation this Christmas? Follow the link below...⬇️🎄⬇️
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/donate/

#petsamaritans #safeatlast #budgies #budgiesofinstagram #maryandjosephthebudgies
#adoptions #petadoption #donatethischristmas #supportyourlocalanimalsanctuary

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Dec 19

Looking back at memories of when Santa came to visit the animals in 2018.

#petsamaritans #wildliferescue #wildlifeangels #hedgehog #hedgehogrescue #stevenseagull #stevenseagal #santacametovisit

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Dec 18

STUCK FOR A LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT?

There is still time to become a Wildlife Angel!
Caring for British wildlife at our wildlife rescue centre in Derbyshire is a big part of Sanctuary life. Our wildlife angels program provides vital care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the aim of rehabilitating and returning each animal back into the wild. Every day we take in wildlife that needs our assistance. Last year we treated and helped over 2000 animals before releasing them back into the wild. Our Hedgehog hospital runs all year round to help and support our spikey friends. Hedgehog numbers continue to decline across Britain, so we do everything we can to help them. Our wildlife centre opens all year round, 7 days a week to provide assistance when needed.

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Wildlife Angel Membership is from just £3 per month and can be posted direct to the recipients address if required.⬇️🧡🎅💛⬇️
https://www.petsamaritans.co.uk/wildlife-rescue

#petsamaritans #wildliferescue #wildlifeangels #safeatlast #wildlifeangelmembership #christmasgiftideas #helpraisefunds #supportyourlocalwildliferescue