A little Lhasa Apso in the Killamarsh area had just had a shampoo and set and was looking very smart when he decided to squeeze under the garden gate and go on the razzle. That was last week and he hasn’t been seen since. His owner is desperately worried and has been frantically searching […]
January – Missing from the Handley area – a very thin black female cat answering to Tia. She not thin because she hasn’t been fed, it’s because she has a thyroid problem and needs to be taking her tablets. Please contact us if you’ve seen her and we’ll let the owners know. […]
Our very best wishes for a happy and peaceful new year from all of us at the sanctuary and from all the animals too. Many thanks for the food brought in over Christmas, it’s been most welcome and greatly enjoyed by dogs and cats. They’ve eaten it all up though now – woof! woof! […]
Even when the weather is very bad the moorland ponies usually manage because they have a vast acreage to roam in and are able to find natural shelter. Freedom is what they crave most of all. Their only natural predator is man and at the end of every year the ponies are driven […]
It’s been busy – strays coming in at all times. Puzzling too, don’t people notice that their dog is missing? We haven’t had many calls telling us a dog has gone walkabout. One little chap came in with stitches, a recent operation obviously. He’s very thin too. Someone surely must be […]
Happy Christmas to all our Pet Samaritan friends, supporters, dog walkers and volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you! Miss Nolene is wrapped up warm – let’s make our prayer for pets – ‘that animals everywhere are safe and living a natural life this Christmas.’ The ponies don’t like the snow and have extra […]
Jasmine is one of our elderly residents, she came to the sanctuary when her people had to move abroad. She’s a lovely cat who settled down well from the start. Jasmine is 15 years old but doesn’t look her age, she is active, sociable and likes to roam about when the weather is […]
How did turkeys come to be associated with Christmas? These are large woodland birds, good fliers, used to roosting in trees and living naturally in flocks. A turkey is a cautious bird and completely non-aggressive. They flee at any sign of danger. Turkeys are also companiable with other animals, ours live alongside […]
The ponies loved the apples and carrots that arrived in Reception at the weekend, a big thank you to whoever brought them in. Thanks also for the donations of clothes, bric a brac etc., much appreciated – we can change everything like magic into food for the animals. Especial thanks to the lady […]
The snow has just about gone, we’ve mended all the burst pipes and we have some lovely dogs ready and waiting to meet you. Kittens too are looking for new homes. Lots more antiques in this week also collectables, gifts, books, greeting cards and some second hand furniture in the shop – we’re open […]