Pocket Money Pouches – Misty loves the food that three cat loving boys sent her after using their pocket money to buy them – this was such a lovely thought – we hope that when she’s well enough you’ll come and say hello and give her a hug. We know […]
It’s surprising how many dogs we get in here with overgrown nails. It must cause a great deal of discomfort for the dog, if not actual pain. The first thing it tells us is the dog hasn’t been having enough exercise. Walking, especially on a hard surface, will naturally keep the nails short. […]
Are flea collars harmful to pets and their owners? It’s routine in this country to use flea collars on cats and dogs but in other parts of the world they are banned. Now veterinary experts have called for a ban on certain types of flea […]
CAN YOU HELP SAVE MISTY? A standing order donation of £2, £5 or £10 will enable us to look after her and all the other cats we rescue. Misty is slowly improving but she still needs a lot of care. Misty goes back to see […]
One of our Wildlife Wardens went to check on the badgers last night and as usual it was quiet and peaceful around their setts. We go have a look round every evening just to make sure that there is no one disturbing them. Jude went to bed but […]
The Government is considering using stray dogs and cats in animal experiments. No, we couldn’t believe it either. It’s the most shsocking news we’ve heard in a long time – an Early Day Motion 216 was tabled in Parliament on 18th June by Mansfield M.P. Alan Meale – it outlined the, almost unbelievable, news that […]
With so many different kinds of over the counter pet medication on sale it’s not surprising that pet owners are sometimes getting them mixed up. The main thing to remember is tha medicines for cats and dogs are entirely different. Alright, so it says Flea Treatment on the packet but read the small print carefully […]
Sometimes it’s all staffis, then its Jack Russells and Border Collies the week after – it’s impossible to predict what sort of stray dogs we’ll get in next. The last few weeks have brought us a completely mixed bunch of dogs – they are all shapes, breeds and sizes, from Dobermans to Alsatians and tiny […]
She may still look a wreck but there are definite signs that Misty is improving. She’s livelier and has been out in the sun for a little while today. She doesn’t feel so feverish so the antibiotics are doing their work and she is eating well. There must be some discomfort in her eye though […]
What would happen if your pets were suddenly left alone? It would give you such peace of mind to know that they would be cared for and happy for the rest of their lives. You can register for our free Peace of Mind Pet Care service – give us your name and address and details […]