The rescue during the pandemic

Released ducks raised from chicks. It’s been business as usual throughout the pandemic in terms of animals pouring through the doors, if anything, we have been even busier. Woodpigeon chicks. All essential staff have continued to care for the animals throughout, their dedication and selflessness is admirable. Unfortunately volunteers have been unable to visit the …

The plight of the hoglets and a newly promoted hospital dog

The Eagles were enjoyed, and the Albert Dock admired on the way home. Schools have been visited, and their commitment to green issues applauded! Filming took place at the rescue, for a Channel 4 programme about rescued animals, which is due to air in August. This couch has been hauled up and down the UK, …

A garden romping away from me and other news

Slug free hostas…yay…but for how long? The hostas have multiplied across the gardens over the last couple of years, which is weird given there’s a thriving community of slugs and snails and no frogs, thanks to that big freeze a couple of winters ago. Perfect lupin blooms, although the leaves already have mildew. Rain-battered campanula. …