Meet our animals
Every animal here is a rescue, and every one of them stays for life. Come and say hello, or sponsor a resident to help cover their care.
Our rescued cattle are gentle giants who love a slow scratch and a quiet voice. They are often the stars of bottle-feeding sessions.
Ten rescued ewes who came to us for a peaceful retirement. They are curious, food-motivated and happiest in a group.
Moo is a real character in the sheep flock — unmistakable with her black-and-white face and magnificent horns. She is confident, curious and always seems to know when visitors are arriving. She loves being part of the action and will happily come to the fence for a quiet chat.
Generis is one of our rescued ewes and a real character — she loves finding the coolest, shadiest corner of the shelter and watching the day go by. She is calm around people and often the first to settle when the flock is moved.
Brows is one of our rescued ewes and a gentle, watchful soul. She often chooses to rest near the fence where she can keep an eye on the comings and goings of the sanctuary, and she is happy to meet quiet, respectful visitors.
Paw Patrol is one of our rescued ewes and a confident, friendly member of the flock. She is always on the lookout for what is happening next and is one of the first to wander over to see visitors.
Our rams live separately from the flock. Visitors admire them from outside the fence only.
Highla is a bold, inquisitive character who will walk right up to the fence to see what is going on. He is one of the first to greet the feed bucket and has a habit of nosing at pockets in case a treat appears.
Lamborghini is unmistakable with his patched brown-and-white fleece and speckled face. He is quick on his feet — hence the name — and likes to keep a little distance until he decides you are worth investigating.
Bugz earned his name from his big, bright amber eyes that seem to take in everything at once. He is the most watchful of the three and prefers a quiet, unhurried approach before he settles.
Our youngest sheep include five sanctuary-born lambs from December and a Valais Blacknose lamb who arrived in August 2026. Bottle-feeding sessions with the lambs are booked in advance.
Bill, Mary and Mick are mischievous, clever and very good at escaping. Please keep bags and coats out of reach.
Sox, Spit, Chester and Priest are calm observers who prefer being admired to being touched. All four are elderly, and came to us together when their owner's MS progressed to the point where she could no longer care for them.
Chester is the youngest of our four alpacas and a great character — he makes a beautiful bride when the dressing-up box comes out. He has a torn ear from a fight before he came to us, and arrived with the rest of the herd when their owner's MS meant she could no longer look after them.
Priest is our oldest and gentlest alpaca — a calm, patient soul who is happy to stand and watch the world go by. He was rehomed to us alongside the rest of the herd when their owner's MS progressed and she could no longer care for them.
Moonlight and her mum Sunbeam are our two rescued Shetland ponies. They came to the sanctuary after spending years as field ornaments once their little person lost interest in them — here they get company, care and a proper retirement.
Moonlight is Sunbeam's daughter. She arrived with her mum after years as a field ornament, and she is quite friendly once she trusts you — just a little more reserved than Sunbeam.
Sunbeam is a perfect pony and Moonlight's mum. A prize-winning show jumper in her day, she spent years as a field ornament before coming to us — now she is the friendliest face at the gate.
Our two young gilts arrived in September 2026 at ten weeks old. They are curious, clever and love rooting around their pen.
Our birds live across the Executive Suite, Hugh Henner’s Play House, Featherington House, the duck pond, the chick brooder and the pheasant aviary.
Badger is our resident cat and unofficial site supervisor.
We are a rescue sanctuary and do not breed. Animals are never sold for slaughter. For your safety and theirs, please read our safety information before visiting.