Folly's Farm Home of Rest for Donkeys and Ponies

21/11/2024

Antifreeze information warning ❄️

“Antifreeze spills and leaky engines are a lethal threat to our pets. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in antifreeze, is extremely toxic. Unfortunately, it is naturally sweet, which is why pets are tempted to drink it. As the weather continues to drop colder, please be extremely cautious of spills and leaks ❄️

Ethylene glycol is also found in car screen wash, brake fluid, radiator fluid and some garden water features. Even small amounts, if swallowed, is deadly as it causes permanent damage to the kidneys.

Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats:
- Wobbliness and weakness
- Vomiting
- Low energy (lethargy)
- Drinking and weeing more to begin, and then less than normal
- Difficulty breathing or fast breathing
- Seizures (fits)
- Collapse

Sadly, antifreeze poisoning is usually fatal unless it’s treated extremely quickly. Call your vet immediately if you think your pet has come into contact with antifreeze - don't wait for symptoms to appear!⚠️

[Visual description: A ginger and white tabby cat walks by a car in the snow, looking to the ground. Text on the image reads: antifreeze warning.]”

Antifreeze spills and leaky engines are a lethal threat to our pets. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in antifreeze, is extremely toxic. Unfortunately, it is naturally sweet, which is why pets are tempted to drink it. As the weather continues to drop colder, please be extremely cautious of spills and leaks ❄️

Ethylene glycol is also found in car screen wash, brake fluid, radiator fluid and some garden water features. Even small amounts, if swallowed, is deadly as it causes permanent damage to the kidneys.

Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats:
- Wobbliness and weakness
- Vomiting
- Low energy (lethargy)
- Drinking and weeing more to begin, and then less than normal
- Difficulty breathing or fast breathing
- Seizures (fits)
- Collapse

Sadly, antifreeze poisoning is usually fatal unless it’s treated extremely quickly. Call your vet immediately if you think your pet has come into contact with antifreeze - don't wait for symptoms to appear!⚠️

[Visual description: A ginger and white tabby cat walks by a car in the snow, looking to the ground. Text on the image reads: antifreeze warning.]

21/11/2024

Frosty donks today 🫏🫏🫏🫏🫏🥶❄️

19/11/2024

The League has renewed calls for action to end horse racing deaths, with tighter safety measures urgently needed after three horses died in a single day at Cheltenham Racecourse this Sunday.

Read more: leagueacs.co.uk/LsoqO

18/11/2024

This is a dangerous and outdated so called ‘sport’, mainly pursued by the upper classes; resulting in dozens of road accidents and fatalities, plus people’s beloved pets dying because the fox hounds are out of control and encouraged to run riot.

Needless to say we do not support fox hunting fox-cub hunting or so called ‘trail hunting’



“Nine pets killed and 22 road accidents counted in fox cub-hunt season”

Exclusive: Monitors report 106 foxes being chased as well as trespass, livestock worrying and injury or abuse of horses or hounds

17/11/2024

Our sweet adorable Muffin on the yard yesterday enjoying her own company 🫏🥰💘

14/11/2024

Jack and Molly heading towards a field shelter looking for hay 🩶🫏 🥰 🫏🩶

14/11/2024

The lovely Jenni out in the paddock last Friday 🫏😊❤️

14/11/2024

Many sad cases due to fireworks 😔

“We'll also discuss if the death of a baby red panda proves fireworks should be banned.

Three-month-old Roxie died at Edinburgh Zoo after loud noises on bonfire night overwhelmed her.”

We'll also discuss if the death of a baby red panda proves fireworks should be banned.

Three-month-old Roxie died at Edinburgh Zoo after loud noises on bonfire night overwhelmed her.

13/11/2024

So sorry 😞

“George lies muddied and exhausted in a field. He'd spent the night running around terrified at the sound of a fireworks display his owner had no idea was happening. His emotional owner said: "I held his head. I talked to him before he went, saying how much I loved him and how I would never forget him. I lost my beautiful boy just because someone wanted 20 minutes of sparkle and bangs.”

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/i-held-head-told-him-30355979

George lies muddied and exhausted in a field. He'd spent the night running around terrified at the sound of a fireworks display his owner had no idea was happening. His emotional owner said: "I held his head. I talked to him before he went, saying how much I loved him and how I would never forget him. I lost my beautiful boy just because someone wanted 20 minutes of sparkle and bangs. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/i-held-head-told-him-30355979

12/11/2024

On the subject of cats 🐱

“Not every cat will die as a result of being hit by your car so never drive on thinking there is nothing you can do. Even if the cat does pass away roadside, you can still comfort the cat in their final moments, as well as help the cat home so their family can have closure and say goodbye. Check out our website where you can find out how you can help a cat you have hit, and how to help them out of hours or if they flee the scene. Also learn prevention tips, how to help keep your cat road safe and roadside first aid; https://www.catsmatter.org/what-to-do

Not every cat will die as a result of being hit by your car so never drive on thinking there is nothing you can do. Even if the cat does pass away roadside, you can still comfort the cat in their final moments, as well as help the cat home so their family can have closure and say goodbye. Check out our website where you can find out how you can help a cat you have hit, and how to help them out of hours or if they flee the scene. Also learn prevention tips, how to help keep your cat road safe and roadside first aid; https://www.catsmatter.org/what-to-do

10/11/2024

Lest we forget 🐴💜🫏💜🐕💜🐦

A time to honour and remember all those who died in war. Also consider the millions of animals who served alongside brave men and women.

Eight million horses, countless mules and donkeys died during the First World War alone

animalsinwar.org.uk/quotes/

07/11/2024

From the Skydog Sanctuary
From tragedy to triumph 🐴🤎❤️‍🩹

29/10/2024

AUCTION RUNNING NOW, ENDS THIS SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 🎁 🫏 🎁

* LATEST BID £38.00*

LOT 107
Dedicated lot of Folly's Farm
Donkey gift hamper - COLLECTION ONLY - or will deliver within a 5-mile radius of our farm 😊

This would make the perfect surprise Christmas gift or the perfect gift for a donkey enthusiast 😘 Contains 23 items including:
hand knitted donkeys (Please note: these are NOT toys), donkey magnets, donkey key-rings, Follys Farm Donkey Sanctuary mugs, Lavender bags, Donkey Finger puppets, Follys notepads, Follys gift cards, Double donkey figurine, Printed donkey scarf, An antique donkey picture, Wild mint & peach scented candle, with everything displayed in a beautiful Cotswolds Regency Hamper.
Worth £100.00!

***PLEASE NOTE: This item is unable to be posted but can be delivered within 5 miles of Follys Farm by one of our volunteers. (The lucky winner must collect if they are outside of this 5-mile area)***

Starting bid: £25.00

Winners pay by donating to FOLLYS FARM HOME OF REST FOR DONKIES & PONIES via: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/folly-s-farm

Winning bids include UK postage and packing
Auction closes at 7pm Saturday 2nd November

26/10/2024

Lucky says hello 👋🥰🫏🩶