Welcome To The Animal Protection Trust Website
SPECIAL EASTER APPEAL:
CAN YOU GIVE A HOME TO RESCUE BUNNIES?
Rabbits are Britain's third most popular pets and yet, sadly, many of them end up in animal rescue centres. One of the reasons is that parents will a often buy a rabbit for young children - as an alternative to a dog or cat - but when the children get older, and lose interest in looking after their pet, then the rabbit becomes unwanted.
Animal Protection Trust is hoping that this month's Appeal will encourage pet lovers to consider giving a home to a rabbit from a rescue centre. Rabbits can make wonderful pets: they are quiet, clean, inquisitive, entertaining and responsive. Like all pets they require proper health care and attention: a warm and safe environment in which to live, with access to a grass run, a good diet, companionship and veterinary care, when needed. An average life span of a rabbit is 6 to 10 years, so a decision to have a rabbit as a family pet should be viewed as a long-term commitment. Jacqueline Ward-Reel, chairman of Animal Protection Trust said: "Rabbits can give many years of rewarding pet ownership, if cared for properly. As social animals, they thrive in the company of others, so we would strongly recommend having at least two living together. Currently, all local animal rescue organisations are inundated with unwanted pet rabbits and we desperately need to find new homes for as many as possible."
If you would like to find out more about rabbits and think you could give a home to one or more, then please contact Jacqueline on 01293 782356. If you would like a leaflet on how to care for rabbits, then please send a large stamped-addressed envelope to: Animal Protection Trust, Coldlands Farm, Haroldslea, Horley, Surrey RH6 9PJ. Or visit the website: www.animalprotectiontrust.org.uk
Animal Protection Trust is a registered charity, formed in 1984 in response to local need to help unwanted, abandoned and ill-treated animals. All the work carried out by the Trust is voluntary ñ no-one is paid. Animal Protection Trust does not charge for its services, or its animals, and is supported by public donations.
We Need Volunteers! Can You Help?
All the work carried out by Animal Protection Trust is voluntary - no-one is paid. The Trust's
volunteers come from all walks of life but have one
thing in common - the desire to help animals in need.
Jacqueline Ward-Reel, Chairman of Animal Protection Trust says:
"We urgently need an enthusiastic fundraising co-ordinator, to help organise our flag-day collections
and raise much needed funds. There are also lots of
other ways in which the public can help us, which can fit in with their life-style. For example, we need voluntary help with the following: relief telephone support; foster homes for cats and dogs; home-checkers and help with transporting animals. Our charity will provide the necessary training support required. We look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to help and make a difference to the lives of the animals that come into our care."
If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer with Animal Protection Trust, please contact Jacqueline on 01293 782356, or write to: Coldlands Farm, Haroldslea, Horley, Surrey RH6 9PJ.
Waitrose Flag Day
We recently held a flag day at the Waitrose in Horley and raised over £400. A big thanks you to everybody who kindly donated money.
You can also view some photos taken on the day.
Need A Pet Minding Service?
"Keli came to look after the Animal Protection Trust's old age cats whilst I was on holiday. Two cats needed medication twice a day, so it was very important to have a reliable and competent person looking after them. Keli's veternary experience was invaluable. I returned home to find the cats happy and well cared for and the cathouse beautifully clean, and all was well. I am sure you all know how important 'peace of mind' is when you leave animals in the care of someone else. I shall certainly be enlisting Keli's help in the future." Download details of Keli's sevices and her contact information.
Jacqueline Ward-Reel
Chairman and Co-ordinator
Animal Protection Trust
Looking For A Cat Or Dog?
- Our homeless animals are now listed, with photos, at: www.horleyrescue.com
- Kind, loving homes with adult families wanted for our older cats, 10 years plus, who are in the autumn of their lives, and have nobody to love or care for them. Please help. Contact Sue on 01293 785595 for more information.
Can You Help Us?
- If you live or work in the Gatwick area, and have lots of leftover bread, fruit or veg, we'd love to hear from you. Our resident goat herd just love eating! Please contact Jacqueline on 01293 782356.
- Love animals? Have a few hours to spare?
Could you help with "homechecks" for cats and dogs - and then call to see them when they're settled in? If so please contact Jacqueline on 01293 782356.
