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Annual review 2023
RESCUE AND CARE
Harrison's homecoming
Harrison had been neglected, abused and finally abandoned
- but his sad life was about to change for the better. At our
Felledge Equine Centre, Harrison's journey to recovery began.
"We nursed him, treated his injuries and walked him out in
hand (by his reins)," says centre manager Emma Tallentire.
"Once he was stronger, we began socialising him, as he'd never
interacted with other equines. We introduced him gradually,
and he began to enjoy living with a small herd of geldings."
"… he began to enjoy living with
a small herd..."
After months of patient care and gentle handling, Harrison
was almost back to full health. But one eye still needed constant
monitoring and treatment. The best thing for Harrison was
to be in specialist hands permanently, so the team rehomed
him with partnership charity Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
There, on-site vets will continue to check and treat him.
"Now his future is secure," says Emma. "Harrison will stay
at Redwings and be expertly cared for throughout his life."
Safe at last, rescue dog Jenny enjoys
the sunshine in the garden with her new
owner. Our Millbrook Animal Centre
gave Jenny the care she needed and
found her the perfect, loving new home.
Three deer lifted to safety
When three deer got trapped in the grounds of a building under
renovation, our rescuers had a complex operation on their hands.
One of the deer had fallen into the foundations, right beside a
large pond. Because stress can affect these animals' health and
wellbeing, the team had to work fast to tranquillise her, lift her
to safety and get a vet to check she was okay. Thankfully, she was
uninjured and was soon running free with the others again.
FOR 200 YEARS, WE'VE RESCUED
MILLIONS OF ANIMALS AND GIVEN
THEM A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE.