Whopping Donations For Local Animal Sanctuary

Support Adoption for Pets-cheque presentationFerne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook near Chard were thrilled to receive two donations recently from “Support Adoption for Pets” raised by customers from Axminster and Taunton Pets at Home stores. The Axminster store raised a whopping £1,115.85 and the Taunton store £642.25. Jenny Wheadon, Head of External Fund Raising from Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “Everyone at Ferne was absolutely delighted to receive such generous donations from the customers at Pets at Home, we can’t thank them enough.” Full story: Read more

Somerset Animal Charity Appeal Nears £500,000 Goal

Ferne Animal Sanctury Charity AppealFerne Animal Sanctuary has nearly reached their goal to raise £500,000 towards the “New Digs for Dogs” £1m project for 2014/15 kicked off in March this year, to build a new enhanced kennel block, improved grooming and veterinary care room, information hub, social unit, offices, reception and purpose built rehoming centre at their site at Wambrook, near Chard in Somerset. An incredible £457,311.97 has been raised so far, with the final push now underway. Patricia Gardner-Harper, Acting Director at Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “It’s hard to believe that through the generosity of so many people, we are already at the final hurdle. Full story: Read more