Five ways to give to our animals (without spending money)

We know that the cost of everything is rising right now and as a charity which receives no government funding, we’re feeling the strain too. Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen increases across most areas, including:

• Animal feed: Pig, sheep, and goat feed has increased by £2 a bag which means our costs have risen by a third in this area.
• Treatment costs: Vet bills, medication and medical equipment is all increasing
• Tools and equipment: Hardware has also gone up in price across all areas. Items such as protective clothing, hand tools, and enrichment items are all things which we need as a sanctuary to continue our day-to-day tasks.
• Utilities – We already monitor our electricity usage and can’t simply cut down. We need electricity in our Pig Barn, Indoor Classroom and main sanctuary building, and need to power operating tools such as our pressure washer, so we’re really feeling the pressure as utility bills rise.
• Animal rehoming enquiries: We’re receiving more requests than ever before, as costs rise and many owners are not able to afford the cost of keeping their companion animals.