Do pigs build nests?
We uncover the surprising truth about whether pigs build nests and the fascinating reasons behind this behaviour.
Take action for animals
There are plenty of great ways that you can make a difference for animals, whether it’s by signing petitions or embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Here’s how you can get involved: Volunteer your time Many organisations rely on dedicated volunteers to help them continue their vital work for animals. Here are a few ways you can […]
Goodheart X Cooper & Gracie
We’re super excited to announce our latest partnership – with all-natural pet care company Cooper & Gracie! About Cooper & Gracie Craig was inspired to create Cooper & Gracie when his companion Tilba the vizla began suffering from an itchy skin condition. After struggling to find a chemical-free solution, Craig established his own range of all-natural, […]
How to have an ethical Easter for animals: tips and ideas
Easter is a time for celebration and joy, but for many animals, it can be a time of suffering and cruelty. From factory-farmed eggs to bunny-shaped chocolates made with milk from exploited cows, the traditional Easter festivities can have a negative impact on animals and the environment. However, with a few simple changes and adjustments, […]
Biscuit the Goose becomes BBC Radio 2 mascot
Get your camera and autograph book at the ready, as our very own Biscuit the Goose has become a radio sensation! Radio 2 presenter OJ Borg is on a mission to learn more about one of the nation’s most misunderstood animals – the humble goose – and banish the myths surrounding these supposedly “grumpy”, “loud” […]
10 Surprising Facts about Horses
From their intelligence to their social behaviours, horses are amazing animals for lots of different reasons. Read our blog post to learn 10 incredible facts about horses! 1. They can walk shortly after birth Foals can stand up and walk within a few hours of being born and can run within a day. Foals grow […]
Goodheart X Ashes to Blooms
We’re pleased to announce our collaboration with Ashes to Blooms: the home of wildflowers memorials. Ashes to Blooms take the ashes of your loved one, whether a beloved person or a special pet, and combines them with their own mixture of UK native wildflower seeds and other natural ingredients to create bespoke seed balls for […]
From grizzly fate to green pastures, meet The Jersey Boys
Many of the animals who arrive at Goodheart have known little kindness or compassion, and this was certainly true for our beloved Jersey Boys. In November 2017, when our sanctuary had not long opened its doors, we were able to rescue six Jersey calves who had been born into the dairy industry. As males, they were […]
Meet Betty, the piglet who escaped death and inspired a whole village with her incredible story
We’re starting the year with a truly inspiration story about a helpless piglet who escaped death and inspired an entire village in the process… A lucky escape In December 2022, it became known that someone had abandoned a mother pig and her group of piglets in a woodland near Whitney-on-Wye in Herefordshire. After a rumour […]
Keeping pigs as pets
In recent years, the popularity of pigs as pets has skyrocketed, with many pig-lovers purchasing what they believe to be ‘mini’ or ‘micro’ pigs to live in their homes as companion animals. The craze of keeping pet pigs has also been influenced in part by celebrity culture, with Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham and Ariana Grande […]
