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7 days ago
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'Absolutely devastating' sanctuary break-in sees several animals dead
The owner of an animal sanctuary has spoken of his devastation after a break-in which caused many animals to be killed. Peter Loy, who runs Greenbank Animal Sanctuary in the Haulgh, said: 'It's devastating – absolutely devastating. 'This is supposed to be a sanctuary and I feel that I've failed them because I couldn't keep them safe.' In the early hours of May 4 the sanctuary was broken into and a stable door forced open, releasing the chickens and goats. The resulting stampede caused several animals to lose their lives and many more to be injured. Peter said: 'Since the accident we've had over £3,000 worth of vet bills and we've had to spend so much money on security.' Three ducks, seven hens, three roosters, a turkey and a guinea fowl died in the incident. Peter said that one of the goats has been so traumatised by the break-in that she no longer leaves her stable. He said: 'The goats are still traumatised three weeks on – she won't even come out of her stable now and she used to love her goat tower.' Peter Loy runs Greenbank Animal Sanctuary with his husband (Image: Peter Loy)Greenbank Animal Sanctuary takes in animals that have been abandoned, abused and neglected – with some having even suffered sexual abuse. Peter said: 'We take the most broken animals that no one else will – there's very few places in the country that would take these animals. 'This attack has been so horrifically detrimental to the wellbeing of the animals.' He said that one of the goats had befriended a chicken who would sleep in the same stable at night. Peter said: 'He used to sleep with the chicken – she would put herself to bed and they would literally stay there all night until morning.' Sadly – during the break-in – the goat ended up killing the chicken with his horn in the panic of the stampede. Peter said: 'Now he bleats for her at night – I think it's because he thinks that he killed his best friend.' Have a story? Get in touch at A duck also had its bill smashed – now needing a prosthetic bill to keep its tongue in its mouth. One of the ducks had its bill smashed in the incident (Image: Peter Loy) Peter, who runs the sanctuary with his husband who is Vietnamese, believes the attack may have been motivated by homophobia and racism. He said: 'I'm angry – not at the person who did it – but at the people who enabled them. 'People who do extreme things are influenced by ideology and misinformation. READ MORE: Bolton animal rescue receives £1k Aldi grant READ MORE: RSPCA seeks volunteers to help wildlife across the UK READ MORE: Exotic animals come to St Andrew's CE Primary School in Ramsbottom 'We just don't feel safe here anymore – we're now scared to leave our home and we have to have someone watch the property. 'We have given everything to these animals – they aren't just animals but feel like my children. 'It breaks my heart because I swore to protect them and failed to protect them.' Greater Manchester Police were contacted and said that they closed the investigation because no suspect was identified.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Friendship blossoms between 300-pound pig and little red chicken at B.C. sanctuary
Truffles the pig and a chicken named Little Red instantly bonded at New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary. (Photo submitted to CTV News)
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary says goodbye to Baloo the bear
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief Noah's Ark Animal Sancuary is mourning the loss of one of its beloved animals, Baloo the black bear. Baloo came to the sanctuary with Shere Khan the tiger and Leo the lion after the three cubs were rescued from the captivity of a drug dealer. The 23-year-old bear was humanely euthanized after weeks of professional observation and treatment for mobility issues. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary has said goodbye to its beloved bear, Baloo. On Tuesday, the Henry County animal sanctuary said that veterinarians humanely euthanized the black bear after weeks of treatment for mobility issues. He was 23 years old. The backstory Baloo arrived at the sanctuary decades ago as one of three cubs known as the "BLT brothers" rescued from the captivity of a drug dealer. The nonprofit said when they got the animal, he had a harness digging into his flesh because it was never loosed as he grew. It required surgical intervention to get the device off of the bear and treat his injuries. He was the last survivor of the BLT - or bear, lion, and tiger trio - which had become favorites of visitors and volunteers. The other two were Shere Khan the tiger and Leo the lion. What they're saying Nonprofit officials say that Baloo's size in the past has been a concern, and the sanctuary's current leadership had been working for years to improve his diet and care. In April, the bear suffered a turned leg, which led to discomfort that officials say continued to increase. After multiple tests, officials say all treatment options were exhausted, leading them to make "the difficult decision to euthanize Baloo on Tuesday, May 6." "We will forever miss our beloved sweet bear, Baloo," the sanctuary wrote on Instagram. Dig deeper The treatment of animals at Noah's Ark has been the center of protests and lawsuits in recent years. In 2023, a former veterinarian for the animal sanctuary and an Ohio-based nonprofit sued the organization, accusing it ofviolating the federal Endangered Species Act. The lawsuit alleges that Noah's Ark failed to fulfill its responsibilities in feeding, housing, and caring for approximately five dozen animals. According to court documents, this alleged neglect resulted in significant suffering, hunger, and even death among the animals. Noah's Ark denied all the allegations. In 2022, an avian flu outbreak that killed over 700 vultures led to the state taking control of the facility and putting down hundreds of birds housed in the facility. What's next The University of Georgia will conduct a necropsy of Baloo's body to learn more about his death. His remains will be returned to Noah's Ark, where he will be reunited with the other members of the BLT trio in a memorial at the sanctuary. The Source Information for this story came from a release by Noah's Ark Animal Sancuary and previous FOX 5 reporting.
