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BBC News
5 days ago
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Devon animal charity adapts to community needs
A Devon animal charity said it was spearheading change alongside others in the sector by adapting its model to match evolving community Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) said as part of celebrating its 60th anniversary it wanted to inspire a positive shift in perceptions for the animal rescue charity, which has Wingletang Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Tavistock, said it has rehomed more than 60,000 animals since Nigel Mason said: "Over the past 60 years, MGAR has significantly evolved its sector model in line with dramatic societal changes and demands." "When the charity was in its infancy, our model was based on fulfilling high demand; building centres that could take in lots of animals, generally located outside of towns to reduce noise and disruption," said Mr said that model worked about 60-years-ago but in the last 10 years, it has become less effective due to social media being a more attractive channel for people to find said: "What's more, the animal rescue charity sector isn't legally regulated, meaning anyone could set up an organisation, regardless of quality. "Worryingly, responsible rescue charities like ours have become a last resort for rehoming." Mr Mason said the Covid-19 pandemic also set the charity back and it was still "picking up the pieces" as people obtained pets that are now in its rescue centres due to owners not being able to care for said: "As a result, there's been a significant imbalance in the number of animals needing care and the number of appropriate rehomers."In response to these changes, we are transitioning to a new model. "While our core centres remain a key focus, we're also becoming far more integrated and visible among our communities through proactive engagement. "Animals are a huge part of communities, so getting to the heart of them is key."
BBC News
23-07-2025
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- BBC News
Kittens and mother cat abandoned in Wellingborough
A litter of five kittens and their mother have been taken into care after being abandoned outside a Northamptonshire were found at Croyland Road Nursery in Wellingborough on Tuesday, said local sanctuary Animals in Need, which will look after them until they are sanctuary's manager, Annie Marriott, said most of the animals were in good condition, but a couple of the kittens were "not as strong as they should be".The kittens are believed to be about four weeks old and will remain with their mum in a pen until they reach about 12 weeks of age. "It's a slow road to recovery until they're ready for rehoming," said Ms Marriott, who runs the site in Little ready, the kittens will be neutered, microchipped and offered for Marriott added: "Not a day passes when we don't get a call [to rescue] a stray dog, a rabbit, a cat. Cats are the main [animal]. It's just crazy." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
17-07-2025
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Hens looking for a 'bit of TLC' after spending lives in cages
Hundreds of hens are looking for retirement homes and "a little bit of TLC" after spending their lives in cages, a charity Mapp from the British Hen Welfare Trust said the 200 to 250 hens that need rehoming in Gloucestershire will be slaughtered if they do not find homes by Friday.A rehoming event will be held in Berkeley on Saturday for those who have expressed interest to the trust's rehoming Mapp said of the hens: "They've never been outside, they've only stood on a wire cage before, they've never been on grass... you are not only saving their life but you are changing their entire world." At 18 months, hens still lay eggs but the rate slows, so farmers send them for slaughter, Ms Mapp said."They've got so much more life left to give, which is why we step in and save as many as possibly can," she said."We still get people saying, 'Well, hens aren't in cages any more', which is, sadly, incorrect. "Barren battery cages, where a single hen or a few hens were kept in a much smaller cage, were outlawed in 2012 and replaced with colony cages. "About 80 hens are kept in a cage and they get about as much space as an A4 piece of paper."This can cause a range of health conditions including feather loss and skin damage. Ms Mapp said the trust had received an amazing response but would still like to hear from anyone with extra space in their back garden for chickens as they are "really easy pets to keep"."These little hens are incredible, they're so resilient but, for the first few days, it's quite bewildering for them," she said."They do need a bit of coaxing out of their coop and putting to bed at night but they adapt really quickly and become incredible pets. And they lay eggs as well!"The trust hopes to rehome a total of 700 hens by Friday, with others needing homes in Devon and Oxford.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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'Smelly cats' in rubbish dump named after TV's Friends
Six abandoned kittens suffering from fleas, worms and malnutrition have been rehomed after being found in a rubbish tip in the south of Scotland. The litter, three males and three females, were given the names of the characters from the sitcom Friends - Joey, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica and Rachel. Borders Pet Rescue nursed the four-week-old kittens back to health after they were rescued from Eyemouth Recycling Centre. Centre manager Kim McNeill said the "strong bond and the laughter they brought to us" inspired the names and they had now all found "wonderful homes". Kim said a member of the public contacted them after finding the kittens at the recycling centre in a "heartbreaking scene" on 27 May. She said: "All were suffering from severe malnutrition, flea and worm infestations, and painful eye infections. "They were frightened, weak, and understandably wary of human contact." She said their vet team provided medical treatment for their eyes and the parasites. Kim added: "These kittens needed more than medicine - they needed time, patience, and love. "Fortunately, one of our amazing foster carers stepped in and gave the kittens a safe, nurturing environment where they could begin to trust again. "Over several weeks, they slowly gained confidence, learned how to play, and experienced the warmth of a home for the first time." After about a month in foster care they were "healthy and full of personality" and Borders Pet Rescue began to look for their "forever homes". "Inspired by their strong bond and the laughter they brought to us, we named them after characters from Friends - three girls and three boys," Kim said. In the 90s comedy, guitar-playing character Phoebe famously sang a song 'Smelly Cat' about a neglected pet. Kim said their Kitten Friends had "captured hearts" on social media, allowing them to raise thousands of pounds for their veterinary care and spread the word about their search for owners. "We're delighted to share that all six kittens have now been adopted into wonderful homes, each beginning a new chapter filled with love and joy," she said.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Smelly cats' found in rubbish dump named after TV's Friends
Six abandoned kittens suffering from fleas, worms and malnutrition have been rehomed after being found in a rubbish tip in the south of litter, three males and three females, were given the names of the characters from the sitcom Friends - Joey, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica and Pet Rescue nursed the four-week-old kittens back to health after they were rescued from Eyemouth Recycling manager Kim McNeill said the "strong bond and the laughter they brought to us" inspired the names and they had now all found "wonderful homes". Kim said a member of the public contacted them after finding the kittens at the recycling centre in a "heartbreaking scene" on 27 said: "All were suffering from severe malnutrition, flea and worm infestations, and painful eye infections."They were frightened, weak, and understandably wary of human contact."She said their vet team provided medical treatment for their eyes and the added: "These kittens needed more than medicine - they needed time, patience, and love."Fortunately, one of our amazing foster carers stepped in and gave the kittens a safe, nurturing environment where they could begin to trust again."Over several weeks, they slowly gained confidence, learned how to play, and experienced the warmth of a home for the first time." After about a month in foster care they were "healthy and full of personality" and Borders Pet Rescue began to look for their "forever homes"."Inspired by their strong bond and the laughter they brought to us, we named them after characters from Friends - three girls and three boys," Kim the 90s comedy, guitar-playing character Phoebe famously sang a song 'Smelly Cat' about a neglected said their Kitten Friends had "captured hearts" on social media, allowing them to raise thousands of pounds for their veterinary care and spread the word about their search for owners."We're delighted to share that all six kittens have now been adopted into wonderful homes, each beginning a new chapter filled with love and joy," she said.
