Some kind Pet Samaritans recently brought a ferret they had found wondering around on a building site to the animal sanctuary. It looks like it might have been someones pet as it is seems to be well handled. Ferrets usually do not survive long outside because of outside dangers, so it is most fortunate it […]
We were delighted to see two little Robins appear at the Animal Sanctuary recently. We’d like to think it was Joan and Pete coming back to check on all the animals as they have been seen everywhere from Kitty Kabin to the stables. They appear to be inspecting everything and keeping a watchful eye on […]
A worried owner sent in an email about her lost cat, Mog. Mog is a 6 month old black and white male cat/kitten. He’s very adventurous and friendly. He was last seen at 4pm 21st August but the owners haven’t seen him since. Have you seen Mog? Please get in touch and we can forward […]
Thanks for sending in these lovely pictures of Hansel and Gretel, our sanctuary owls. They are best of friends and love all the attention at the animal sanctuary in derbyshire. Did you know there are around 200 different owl species. Owls are mostly active at night and are nocturnal. There wings make no sound so […]
It’s been a lovely time at the Sanctuary over christmas. Thanks to all those kind Pet Samaritans who have helped with the animals. Lots of cats and dogs have foung new owners, so a special thanks to everyone who got in touch. We still have some lovely cats looking for love, so please give us […]
It was a lovely suprise when the team at the Chesterfield Homeless Shoebox appeal contacted us to say they had made loads of doggie and cat shoeboxs for the animals at the sanctuary. Christmas can be such a lonely time for animals too that have lost their owners and find themselves alone through no fault […]
On behalf of all the animals at St Bernard’s Animal Sanctuary in Derbyshire and the Pet Samaritans, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2017. Many thanks for all the help and kindness from all the Pet Samaritans out there in 2016. We couldn’t have done it […]
They say pigs love mud and Polly the pig is no exception. She is a gentle KuneKune (we think) pig and very tame and well mannered. She loves to be fussed and our volunteer Michael says she has been known to shake hands and sit down when asked. KuneKunes are domestic pigs from New Zealand. […]
Did you know? Cats conserve energy by sleeping an average of 14 hours a day. They have flexible bodies and teeth adapted for hunting small animals such as mice and rats. A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen […]
It is with great sadness we regret to inform you, Joan Bentley – founder of St Bernard’s Animal Sanctuary and the Pet Samaritans passed away on 28th November, 2016 at the age of 73.  Joan started St.Bernard’s many years ago and was a dedicated animal lover from an early age. She devoted her life to […]