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05/01/2026

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is when an animal’s body temperature drops too low, it can be caused by being out in the cold, blood loss, certain illnesses and occasionally during a sedation/anaesthetic and it doesn’t always just have to be very cold weather. If it isn’t treated quickly it can cause the whole body to shut down and even cause death.

Most pets can cope with a small drop in body temperature, but a large, or sudden drop can cause problems. Symptoms of hypothermia include:

*Shivering which is a natural response to help the body warm up but if they’re too cold they often stop shivering completely even though they’re still hypothermic.
*Drowsiness alongside confusion
*They can be a bit wobblily or clumsy
*Pale gums
*Loss of consciousness/collapse and coma

If you think your pet is suffering from severe hypothermia it’s important to act quickly which ultimately could save their life. Firstly, make sure they are dry, if they are wet it will be harder to warm them up. Using warm blankets both underneath and over them will help them warm up. If your pet is able to drink using lukewarm water is best, but don't try to if they aren't interested. Make sure the ambient temperature is increased but be cautions not to do it too quickly and make sure not to use anything that could cause a burn such as a hot water bottle without being VERY careful.

31/12/2025

Wishing all our lovely four legged friends a happy and healthy new year, looking forward to having you all to stay for your holidays this year 🥰 🐾 🐾 ❤️

30/10/2025

Fireworks Display Dates
Please, if you know of any we've missed comment below
Date, Place, Display Time if known
October
18th, 22nd, 25th, 29th Butlins Skegness, No Time.
31st Fri, Lincoln Showground, 7:40 and 9:15.
31st Fri, Boston Football Club, 8:00.
November
1st Sat, Lincs Aviation, 8:00.
1st Sat, Alford Cricket Club, No Time.
1st Sat, Waltham Windmill, 7:00.
1st Sat, Louth, Deighton Close, 7:00.
1st Sat, Livsey Arms, 7:00.
1st Sat, Market Rasen Racecourse, No Time, (after dark)
2nd Sun, Skegness raceway, 1- 6:00.
2nd Sun, Friskney, 7:30.
2nd Sun, Jubilee Inn Grimsby, No Time.
2nd Sun, Lincoln Rugby Club, 8:00.
4th Tue, London Rd, Louth, 8:30.
5th Wed, Skegness Haven, 7:00.
5th Wed, Skegness, The Royal Hotel, No Time.
5th Wed, Willoughby Village Green, 6:30.
5th Wed, Marken Rasen FC and Cricket Club, 7:00.
5th Wed, Fulstow, 8:00.
5th Wed, Spilsby Rotary Club, 6:30.
6th Thur, Sutton-on –Sea Old Recreation ground, 7;15.
6th Thur, Louth Golf Club, Crowtree Lodge, No Time.
7th Fri, Cleethorpes Cricket Club, 7:30.
7th Fri, Grimsby Rugby Club, 7:00.
7th Fri, Grimsby Town Cricket Club, No Time (6 – 8:30)
8th Sat, Woodhall Spa, No time (5-11).
8th Sat, Kirkstead Holiday Park, 7:30.
8th Sat, Thornham Farm Saltfleetby, 7:00.
16th Sun, Cadwell Park, No Time.

Further afield
4th Tue, Blossom Way Sports And Social Club Immingham, 6:00.
5th Wed, Springfields, 7:00
8th Sat, Woodland waters, No Time.

08/09/2025

🐾 Calling All Knitters! 🧶

It’s that time of year again, and we need your help to keep our dogs warm and cozy! As summer comes to an end, we’re getting excited for the winter season, and nothing makes us happier than seeing our little doggos dressed up in the beautiful knitted jumpers kindly made by our supporters. ❤️

We are so grateful to everyone who can help in any way, whether by knitting jumpers or supporting our dogs in other ways.
Previously, we were gifted a wonderful jumper knitting pattern from Christa, and we’re delighted to share it so others can make jumpers for our perfect pooches here at Many Tears.

Please see below for the kitting pattern in Small - Medium - Large

SMALL DOG COAT
Neck – with 3.25mm needles cast on 80 stitches. K2 P2 rib for 20 rows. Cast off.
Tummy Piece – With 4mm needles cat on 24 stitches. K2 P2 rib for four rows. Stocking stitch 42 rows K2 P2 rib for 4 rows. Cast off
Body – With 3.25mm needles cast on 60 stitches K2 P2 rib for 12 rows. Change to 4mm needles, stocking stitch 4 rows increase 1 stitch at each end of the next and every 4th row until you have 64 stitches. Stocking stitch 49 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each and of next and 4throw to 60 stitches. Stocking stitch 9 rows. Cast off.

MEDIUM DOG COAT
Neck – With 3.25 needles cast on 100 stitches. K2 P2 rib for 28 rows. Cast off.
Tummy piece – With 4mm needles cast on 30 stitches. K2 P2 rib for 4 rows. Stocking stitch 52 rows K2 P2 rib for 4 rows. Cast off.
Body – With 3.25mm needles cast on 80 stitches K2 P2 rib for 18 rows. Change to 4mm needles, stocking stitch 4 rows increase 1 stitch at the end of the next and every 4th row until you have 84 stitches. Stocking stitch 49 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next and 4throw to 80 stitches. Stocking stitch 9 rows. Cast off.

LARGE DOG COAT
Neck – With 3.25 needles cast on 110 stitches. K2 P2 rib for 30 rows. Cast off.
Tummy piece – With 4mm needles cast on 30 stitches. K2 P2 rib for 4 rows. Stocking stitch 60 rows K2 P2 rib for 4 rows. Cast off.
Body – With 3.25mm needles cast on 90 stitches K2 P2 rib for 18 rows. Change to 4mm needles, stocking stitch 4 rows increase 1 stich at the end of the next and every 4th row until you have 96 stitches. Stocking stitch 59 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next and 4throw to 90 stitches. Stocking stitch 9 rows. Cast off.

ASSEMBLY
With the rib end of the body part at the bottom, attach the tummy part by sewing it about 1.5” then leave a gap for the legs and continue to the end of it.
Join the neck piece to form a ring.
Attach this the top end of the body part trying to match up the rib with the tummy part already there.

Donations can be delivered to, or dropped of at: Many Tears Animal Rescue Cwmlogin House Cefneithin Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB

✨ HAPPY KNITTING! ✨

29/08/2025

Can highly recommend for hedge cutting and grass cutting, he’s done a fabulous job for us

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Gardener

28/07/2025