Sixteen Horses and Ponies Arrive as Yet Another Sanctuary Closes... Sixteen Horses and Ponies Arrive as Yet Another Sanctuary Closes...

In April 2017 we undertook an emergency rescue to bring sixteen horses and ponies to Hillside from a Manchester animal sanctuary that could no longer manage to survive. The manager's mother pleaded with us to take the horses after her daughter had left the sanctuary. The constant stress of running a sanctuary and worrying about raising the funds to feed and care for the animals had taken its toll and she could no longer cope.

In light of continuing concerns about the welfare of the horses and ponies, the RSPCA had visited on several occasions.

On collecting the animals our driver told us to be prepared to receive several in poor condition.

It is such a shame to see another sanctuary close their doors after trying to do their best to help animals in need.

We are so grateful to our supporters, whose kindness allows us to help in desperate situations such as these. Thank you for caring.

Moo’ving Cows - Meet the Magnificent Fifty!

Here are some of the 50 rescued cows we gave sanctuary to in 2012. Trading Standards went on to successfully prosecute their owner for neglecting them. Every year, during the summer, we move them across the Sanctuary to graze. You may watch a video of these cows by scanning the QR code.

Steve, and his Piggy Friends...

We’d like you to meet Steve, who started working with us fifteen years ago. His main role is to oversee and care for our300 rescued pigs. Since his porcine friends have become such a big part of Steve’s life, and having got to know them so well, pork - and all other meats - are now definitely off his menu.

Something Amazing...

Earlier in the year we collected a deer who had broken her leg after she had fallen in a road drain. Our vet advised that, although the leg could not be saved, the muntjac doe could manage well with three legs and operated to remove the damaged limb. She recovered well and was soon mobile again. She has become extremely tame and is a delight to have around and often comes up for a scratch under her chin.

After all the trauma she has been through, she surprised us by giving birth to a healthy fawn. Having been rescued in April, she was obviously at the beginning of a seven month gestation period.

Oh Deer...

What can the matter be?

We were called out to another young deer who had been injured and, in panic, run into Norwich’s biggest shopping centre,The Castle Mall. We collected her from the ladies’ toilets, where staff had ushered her for safety.

Back at the Sanctuary, she soon recovered after receiving veterinary treatment .