Residents archives

Miss Waggs and Sandy

Miss Waggs and Sandy

Our two newest members are Miss Waggs and Sandy who arrived in October 2021 because their owner was unabe to care for them anymore. Miss Waggs is extremely friendly and was named Miss Waggs because her tail does not stop moving.  Sandy is more shy in character but...

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Paul and Linda McTurkey

Paul and Linda McTurkey

Paul and Linda McTurkey are the resident two turkeys who arrived in November 2020. They came in after their owner feared that when rehoming someone might have them as a Christmas dinner rather than pets. Once used to the environment they were introduced to our other...

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Guinness

Guinness

Guinness is a sweet, 11 year old, male cat. He came to us after being left behind by his owner. He is very friendly and loves attention. And is partial to climbing onto staffs shoulders for a cuddle and better view of the sanctuary. He has recently become a resident...

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Barney, Fallon and Whisper

Barney, Fallon and Whisper

Originally from the moors, our trio of ponies can normally be seen grazing in their fields or taking refuge from the elements in their purpose built shelter. The oldest pony, Whisper, lives with her two offspring, Barney and Fallon, and she is given extra grass and 2...

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Delen

Delen

Delen is a 6yr old girl who is new to the mews, she came to us after toileting problems when a new baby arrived in the home. She has settled in well but hasn't yet found her own spot to sleep at night and is trying several different places until she finds the right one.

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Luna

Luna

Luna has been at the sanctuary since 2018 after her unpredictable nature made it difficult for us to rehome her. She prefers her own company and doesn't like to be fussed, and so she can often be seen strutting around the cattery by herself. When it comes to home...

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Sid and Saffy (Ferals)

Sid and Saffy (Ferals)

The sanctuary has two feral cats Sid and Saffy that roam around the sanctuary and have places to shelter; we have a few insulated feral cat houses which are equipped with thick woolly blankets and fresh water daily. The cats also have access to The Snug which they can...

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Iggle and Piggle

Iggle and Piggle

Bought to the sanctuary after being rescued, Iggle and Piggle are our two resident sheep who can often be seen sharing their two paddocks with the Shetland ponies Max and Amos. Over the years, both of our sheep have slowly become accustomed to our staff and will now...

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Mini

Mini

Mini has been at the sanctuary since November 2017. She became a resident due to having a very bad skin condition, which took us a while to get under control. Despite this, Mini enjoys her time curled up in ‘Sunnyside’, which she shares with fellow cats  Summer, Berth...

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Roxy

Roxy

Roxy is a 17 year old, female tortie. She came to us for rehoming due to her bad toileting habits. She is now on a special urinary diet and we decided it would be better to make her a resident here. She is now happily living in Sunnyside along with some of the other...

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