When the children at Dronfield Junior School spotted this young crow in the playground their first thought was to fetch their teacher Mrs. Ford. Jim Crow couldn’t fly, not because he is injured but is lacking in food and strength and is still a youngster and not fully developed. There is a magic moment when […]
Happy endings are what it’s all about and we were delighted when Ruby met some new people and it was love at first sight for everyone. Ruby hasn’t put a paw wrong while she’s been with us and now she has a home in the country where she’ll be able to have lots of exercise […]
Sevvy is a mystery cat. We don’t know where he came from, he just appeared here about five years ago. We’ve never been able to catch him, he is completely wild although he comes every day for food and hangs around generally. When you approach him – he’s off! He’s been living in an abandoned […]
She’s called Tamba, an exotic sounding name that suits this beautiful senior lady cat perfectly. Her arrival here is tinged with sadness as Tamba’a owner has passed away. No one else in the family was able to take her in, she isn’t used to dogs or going outside. Tamba has been an indoor cat all […]
Having a fuss and a cuddle – doesn’t Benji look much better? He’s met some new people today and while it’s not an instant ‘Hi folks’ he isn’t freaking out quite so much. With us he’s a different dog – fussy and sweet, no sign of fear or aggression. He’s starting to gain confidence and […]
We have a lot of ‘golden-oldies’ who are permanent residents here and they do very well in this relaxed lifestyle. Out for a stroll during the day, lots of nice meals and back inside and warm and cosy at night. It’s the combination of good food and as much exercise as they want that seems […]
A day makes all the difference and Benji is feeling lots better. We’ve spent many hours with him, sitting down, doing nothing in particular and just being there for him. He’s still growling when someone he doesn’t know goes near but gradually he’s learned to trust us(and the chicken chunks have helped!) . Gradually we’ve […]
Our ex-battery chickens are doing well and now that they have put on weight and gained their feathers we have given them more freedom and a large paddock to roam in. To give them too much space at the start is overwhelming for them so while they can go out it is in a smaller […]
Jet is a lucky black cat who, after being quite timid at the start, is now settling down well. He isn’t 100% relaxed as yet but we’re getting there. He loves food and to be stroked and it’s fine to pick him up. Jet is good with other cats too. He isn’t an extrovert though […]
Benji is a Bedlington x Patterdale, who has raecently been brought in to the sanctuary. He’a a lovely mix of character and temperament ….. but …….. he hasn’t met many people and is too scared to make friends. We’re using a lot of patience and morsels of chicken! Hoping he’ll soon come round. He’s only […]