DearFriend,

In 1995, I founded Hillside to fulfil a vision... I wanted to make the general public aware of the immense animal suffering that goes on behind the closed doors of the intensive factory farming industry. Over the years, through our Farm Animal Investigations, we have exposed much of the grim reality of pain and suffering endured by the unfortunate animals imprisoned in the factory farming system. Twenty-five years on, there has been a massive turnaround in thinking. People are much more aware of animal welfare and environmental issues caused by the food they put on their plates and I would like to think that we have played a part in this.

In the early days, I intended Hillside to be mainly a campaigning organisation, taking in some animals as they came our way. But as time went on and with so many animals needing urgent help, it was hard to refuse them sanctuary. As you will know we now have over 4000 rescued animals in our care so our campaigning and rescue work goes on side by side, making Hillside one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the country.

We are often complimented on our good work and, while it is true that everyone here is totally dedicated to helping the animals, we can only accomplish this through the kindness and compassion of our supporters. I consider Hillside very much a caring partnership between those who work here at the Sanctuary and our supporters who give what they can in so many ways to help animals in need. Between us, over the last quarter century, we have achieved so much.

Thank you for caring, Thank you for caring, Thank you for caring, Thank you for caring,

...while campaigning on behalf of others in need, particularly the millions who suffer every day in the intensive factory farming industry.

Hillside Animal Sanctuary

Hill Top Farm

Hall Lane Frettenham

Norwich NR12 7LT

Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary

Sandy Lane West Runton

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