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URGENT WINTER FEED APPEAL 2012 - 2013 


Last winter wasn’t as bad as expected but we never know what the British climate might do next! We had snow from Siberia in 2012 – luckily not for long.

Please help us to make sure that we have enough feed and bedding for our animals this winter.

Animal feed costs have already increased dramatically over the past 3 years.   This year they are likely to increase  again because of the poor harvest & general inflationary trends .

Please donate to our winter feed appeal – donations of all siZES are very welcome!

Example of costs

Large round hay bale £40

Large round straw bale £20

Sheep nuts £20 per bag

Rumavite blocks £11 each

Sheep coarse mix £130 & sanctuary mix £170 per week

Sugar Beet £50 per week

Total estimated weekly feed costs £1000

To donate to this appeal please see the options below

Winter Appeal:  £   

Cheque donations can be made out to -
'Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary'
and posted to:

FARS Winter Appeal
c/o J. Pinkston
Vine Cottage
The Green
Winwick
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 5PP


CARD payments may be made by phone to our supporting Charity,
Friends of the Animals (Charity No 1000249) on 0121-420-4201



“Did you hear Timothy? It’s come all the way from Siberia”  - “Where’s Siberia Mandy?”

We have 400+ animals to feed, mostly sheep but also curly-coated pigs and Kunekune’s, goats, turkeys and cockerels.
Our feed costs amounted to £950 per week last winter and costs are likely to rise this coming winter. We are always struggling financially like many other shelters and we are desperately worried that our animals may go short of food this winter.



Winter Appeal




It never rains..


Ram raid at the sanctuary!

It was yet another wet and miserable August day when eight rescued rams arrived at the sanctuary, but little did they know that we were about to bring a ray of sunshine into their lives.

The upheaval from their previous abode to the sanctuary was tinged with some sadness for the elderly couple who owned them however, because they had reared them lovingly as pets for several years. But as they were only too aware, pets are heavily reliant upon us humans for their meals and care and with that consideration, the welfare of the rams had to be paramount.

In the turn of events, the local Trading Standards stepped in to help, taking control of the rams and implementing the daunting task of re-homing them; their elderly owners slowly but surely finding it more and more difficult to feed and take care of them, as they had in times past.

Their admittance to Woolly Park was a relief to all concerned. "There are precious few places that can receive up to eight animals at once" said a relieved officer, "with funding for most reaching breaking point".
"We're certainly no exception" explained sanctuary founder Carole Webb, "but my heart will often rule my head" she mused. Little did she know, that her Achilles heel was once again going to turn and kick her bottom, as it had on several prior occasions.

It transpired upon inspection that the new arrivals were in fact 'entire rams', meaning they would need to be kept separate from the existing flock until they could be castrated, at a costly sum of £85 each. Carole (and the rams) do have a little breathing space however, as they will certainly not be meeting the vet until they have settled in from the trauma of a long journey and their past existence.

The former owners of the rams, both 86 years old, have also endured the long journey recently to visit the sanctuary and inspect for themselves just where their pets have been re-homed. Arriving via train, it had taken them from 8am until 1.30pm to reach Claverdon Station where Carole greeted them and drove them the several remaining miles to Woolly Park.
Their return journey that day also proved exhausting for them and they finally reached home at around 8pm. They had both been naturally upset at the removal of the sheep, but were delighted at the care and conditions they are now enjoying. Carole assured the couple that she will keep in touch and send them photos of the new charges on a regular basis.

Arrival day...


Looking a little apprehensive..


Tucking in to a little lunch..

(Please excuse the rain spots on the above photos)

Update on the above Rams -

The eight Rams above have now all been attended to by the vet and are able to join their other sanctuary playmates. Here are the photos of their first tentative steps out into their new home.  Indecently, they also now have names, which are: Skylark, Eric, Ernie, Edgar, Pete, Bill, Bruno and Speckles.

Looking bewildered..
Sanctuary worker Mary leads the way..

..but it pours!


Six ewes savaged by dogs to be saved from further suffering!

The sanctuary is awaiting the arrival of six seriously injured sheep that were savaged by dogs whilst grazing locally. This is the fourth attack on these sheep, which are pedigree Southdowns. Carole has been asked to take the last remaining six sheep in at Woolly Park once they have recovered from their wounds and the trauma of the attack. Apparently the sheep were chased by two dogs to the point of exhaustion and then they were savaged at will – one was killed. Another ewe has lost both her ears and has a 12-inch rip to the side of her body and the other five have all been badly mauled and bitten. In the previous three attacks five ewes were killed and others seriously injured.

Police powerless

Although these dogs were seen in the vicinity shortly after the attacks, the police have been powerless to act as they have no witnesses to the incidents. We personally find it alarming that these dogs are allowed to roam, apparently unchecked, and feel sure that the owner must be aware of their dogs' behaviour. The owner of the injured sheep has funded the veterinary costs for these animals, but we would be very grateful to receive any donations towards their long term care.

If you would like to help either, or all, of the above new arrivals, you can make your donation below. Thank you.

Sheep Appeal:  £   

(Please note: PayPal also accept Credit / Debit card payments from
non PayPal account holders)

Cheque donations can be made out to -
'Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary'

and posted to:

F.A.R.S. (Sheep Appeal)
c/o J.Pinkston
Vine Cottage
The Green
Winwick
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 5PP


CARD payments may be made by phone to our supporting Charity,
Friends of the Animals (Charity No 1000249) on 0121-420-4201



 
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