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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
