Since the 1st of August 1960, when the Friends of Animals League (FOAL) rescue centre began, Foal Farms Animal Rescue has been doing their best to save and rehome as many animals as possible.
Foal farms all started when Carl Baker saw Rex the German Shepherd, who was being neglected by his owner, and he knew he had to take him in.
It was not long before the Bakers took in another dog, Bess, and soon, they started Foal Farms, to combat animal cruelty.
Now-a-days, Foal Farms will typically house around three hundred animals at any given moment; ranging from majestic horses to adorable hamsters.
As well as the previously mentioned animals, Foal Farms houses plenty of cats, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, goats, cows, chicken, ducks, and domestic rats.
Foal Farms is a wonderful place for a day out, especially for the younger part of the family.
Almost all the animals are open to visitors, with the main exception being the dogs – to prevent unnecessary stress for them – though you can still browse through their website and see all the dogs available for adoption!
There is also a charity shop, pet shop, and tea room open, and also a mini market open on selected days.
Foal Farm also hosts a wide range of events, with their biggest event being their Country Festival, which is held every July.
They also host a Doggies meet Santa event, which is certain to be a favourite of both our four-legged friends, and all the people involved.
When asked about her favourite part of her job, Denise Hodge, an important member of the team at Foal farms, replied:
“My favourite thing about working at Foal Farm Animal Rescue is seeing happy dogs, cats, and small animals go off to live with their new families.
Seeing the transformation of some of the animals we take in that arrive in a bad way, either having been mistreated or neglected.
They are nurtured back to health and found their perfect home, so it is lovely to see them happy.”
Every animal is attentively cared for by the team of dedicated staff, ensuring that each animal is happy and healthy, and they are a no-kill shelter.
If you are unable to adopt or foster, there are still things you can do to help!
Donating just £5 can feed a cat for a week, fundraising £25 could cover the health care plan of four horses, and volunteers are always appreciated.
There are lots of things you can do to help animal rescue centres all over Britain, so why not get involved?
