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The Pet Celebration Day runs on Saturday at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Pets to be praised at Somerset event this weekend

PETS will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. On Saturday (February 21), Ferne Animal Sanctuary, near Chard, will…

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is running low on hay...

Somerset animal sanctuary appeals for hay amid dwindling reserves

A SOMERSET animal rescue charity is appealing for support – as it is running out of HAY. Rescue, rehabilitation and…

Aquarius was spotted in the storm tank during a routine inspection

Hedgehog saved for Christmas after getting stuck in underground storm tank

A ROUTINE inspection of an underground storm tank ended up as an animal rescue operation when workers found a…

Glastonbury & Somerton MP Sarah Dyke is bidding to change the law over reindeer farms

Fears Somerset reindeer attraction could close if law is not changed

A SOMERSET reindeer attraction fears it could close after it emerged it required a zoo licence to show the…

The new dog-walking field could be created in Cheddar. Picture: Salmon Planning Company/Somerset Council

Plan for new dog walking field in Somerset town revealed

A NEW dog walking area could be created in a Somerset town, if plans are approved. A planning application has…

Father Christmas will visit Ferne Animal Sanctuary this weekend

Father Christmas set to visit Somerset animal sanctuary – with a blessing

FERNE Animal Sanctuary, near Chard, will host a Christmas Festival and animal blessing on Sunday (November 30). Starting at noon,…

Rebecca Dawson, from Cats Protection, with rescued Jack. Pictures: Cats Protection

“Hungry, dying” kittens rescued from house-high woodpile at Somerset waste site

THESE adorable kittens were brought to safety from a Somerset landfill site – with kippers playing a vital role…

The field could open in Lovington, near Castle Cary. Picture: Google/Pixabay

Plan for dog walking field near Castle Cary submitted

DOG walkers might soon have a space to rent to exercise their beloved pets if plans are approved. RTPI, on…

Members of the Ferne Animal Sanctuary team preparing to sleep 'ruff'

Somerset sanctuary staff sleeping ‘ruff’ to raise vital funds

STAFF at a Somerset animal sanctuary will be sleeping ‘ruff’ during a special fundraising event this week. Colleagues at Ferne…

Daisy had to be put down due to her health conditions. Picture: RSPCA

Bridgwater couple banned from keeping pets for a year over dog neglect

A BRIDGWATER couple have been handed suspended sentences and banned from keeping pets for 10 years after being found…