 “I’ve always liked animals. When I was growing up we had cats, dogs and rabbits at home. I got to know about the Sanctuary through a friend of Janet’s and I came to help with fundraising. I could see that help was needed with the animals so I started to come along at weekends. I have been helping out for about twenty years now, almost right from when the Sanctuary was founded by Janet and Maureen. I live here now and so share the family of cats and dogs who live in the house and who are featured on the website. I do the catering at fund raising events and especially enjoy our Open Day in the summer and the Carols in the Barn. I help with some of the animals too. My favourite here is Bluebell the pig because I have had a lot to do with her to make her comfortable and because she is a gentle, kind animal.”
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.jpg) “When I saw the dreadful photographs that had been taken in markets I wept. Sick little orphan baby lambs, some of them only a few days old, freezing cold and hungry, some of who died before they could receive veterinary care. Thin and emaciated old sheep with crippled feet, at the end of their useful life being sold to go forward for Halal slaughter. Frightened, bewildered, gentle cattle being beaten over their heads and backs with thick sticks. Old pigs, so stressed by their surroundings they chewed the bars of their pens until their mouths bled.
I had no idea that this kind of thing went on in this country, we’re known as a nation of animal lovers. I wanted to help and give my support in any way possible to stand up for farm animals, to help give them a voice and to raise public awareness about farm animal welfare.
They are sentient beings, they experience pain and fear, all species are caring, protective mothers and they all deserve so much better.
It’s such a joy to see the animals who have found their way to the Sanctuary. They know they are safe. They look contented, confident and peaceful, the young ones so full of life. Not enough people seem to care about them, and there are not enough places for them to go. We do need your help and your support to keep the Sanctuary going, please give them your thoughts.”
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