Jasmine delivered her kittens safely on 21st April, we’d had one or two false alarms where I thought she was kittening but she was just having a lie in! She’d chosen her spot and made a nest in a nice cosy box and had lots of soft blankets and the mohair jumper she especially likes. […]
24th April 2012 – Birthday memories of a dear father and animal lover who passed away 1st December, 2011. Sadly missed by the whole family who also love all animals and have rescued pets themselves. From his son – Vincent James.
More strays in last week – several on one day and guess what? Most of them are staffi’s or staffi x. Who out there is breeding them? They must be able to sell the puppies but, sadly, not to homes that are going to keep them. Lack of socialization and training is usually the reason […]
A black and white adult cat has recently been found in the Holmewood area of Chesterfield. If you’ve lost a cat answering this description please get in touch. The cat that has been found is wearing a distinctive collar so you need to let us know what it’s like in order to claim this pet. […]
It’s lovely to hear about the happy endings – ‘Blossom has, just like her step-sister Daisy, settled so well into her new home. She is cheeky, lively and loves cups of tea and cupcakes, as well as lots of cuddles and playing with Daisy! Thank you so much x Daisy and Blossom look very content […]
Grace likes having her feet trimmed. Ponies hooves grow all the time, just like human nails. In a natural world they would get worn down as the ponies roamed for miles, but in the ponies domesticated lives and because they are mainly on soft ground, they have to have their feet trimmed regularly. The blacksmith (or farrier […]
Horse racing is a bad experience for a horse who has no choice in the matter. They are bred and trained to run faster and faster and whipped to go beyond their natural speed and endurance. In the case of steephechasing and the Grand National they also have to leap over huge fences. Would […]
An article in The Times yesterday suggests that the British are falling out of love with dogs. There are people who don’t like them – we know that. If a dog attacks a human it’s front page news. Such a pity that dogs can’t publish newspapers – our cruelty and destruction towards them would be […]
A cat will live on average for between 12 and 16 years although many of our feline friends live much longer. The oldest cat we’ve had in the sanctuary was Missy who was 24 when she fell asleep for the last time. We have several ‘golden oldies’ with us right now, Tabitha is 19 and […]
We’re having a QUIZ NIGHT on 2nd May and Jack Spratt is already swotting up on his general knowledge. Miss Nolene isn’t so bothered aboout reading books though – clothes and shopping – now that’s quite different! The quiz night is going to be held at Charlies Bar in Clay Cross and will start at […]