Sarah's Self Funded Rescue

13/08/2021

Hi everyone,

I know the page has been quiet for a while now, it has been intentional. We've had a lot going on in our personal lives so the page had to take a backseat. I don't generally share our personal lives on here because that's not what this page is about but felt I needed to give a bit of background so you all understand this post and where its coming from.
We haven't been taking as many rescues in but have had a few, we just haven't been posting them as like I said I have let the page go quiet for reasons I hope will become clear.
I work full time and very long hours at the moment which funds the rescue but this also then limits my time available which it didn't used to when I was employed. (I'm now self employed).
I felt letting the page go quiet for a bit and seeing how things went was best.

This is where the sad news comes, this last year has been hell for us.
We had family problems last year which got pretty nasty causing me to breakdown as well as trying to juggle everything when my husband was struck with Covid and hospitalised, that was alongside other serious health problems he has too.
Family stuff is settling, the crazy time has passed touch wood and we have cut some ties that were causing massive distress to us both, so from that perspective things are better, I am also getting myself back on track mentally.
The blow comes in that my husbands health situation is very tough again and we are about to have another bumpy ride there. This is all alongside still working and doing everything else we do.

I'm sure you can guess where this is going and we are gutted, it's not a decision we have taken lightly but we have had to weigh it all up and make this decision.
We will no longer be able to run the rescue. I have worked so hard and given it all I can but at the moment it is just not possible. The costs are adding up and always ongoing and taking more in will add even more pressure. Being self funded is extremely hard, all donations and support we have received are so appreciated and I honestly cannot thank each and everyone of you enough. I never expected so much support and love which makes it even harder to make this decision but it's unavoidable at the moment.

I will always be on hand and help if I can, if people need advice etc or in emergency cases I will of course still help but at the moment we cannot take in generally and do what we have done up to now.

We will have some rabbits and piggies available for adoption if anyone is interested, usual procedure there applies with adoption fees and ensuring good homes etc and any furries who needed to be permanent residents will stay and we will always love them and give them everything they deserve and more. Any who don't find homes again will stay and be loved forever, we are in no rush at all with adoptions.

I hope you all understand this decision and please know it hasn't been taken lightly.
I cannot thank you all enough for your support.

Who knows, in the future we may get back to where we were but at the moment we have a long road ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and thank you again, so so much for your amazing support.

Sarah xx

20/06/2021

Oreo has finally joined the bunny gang!! He's a giant wimp and runs when anyone comes near then runs to me for a cuddle but he's doing OK and enjoying the space.
Rosie has joined them too but she's not as nervous. She has claimed the hiding cupboard as hers though haha 😂
Veg time before night time hay ❤️

19/06/2021

These two little girls arrived today, very suddenly and still babies.
They are very nervous bless them and frightened of everything so lots of work to get them round but we will get them there. ❤️

08/06/2021

Florence and Randall crashed out on the windowsill together ❤️❤️

08/06/2021

Thank you Viv!!
The boys are doing great!!! ###

03/06/2021

These boys have come in over the last couple of weeks but with every thing else going on I hadn't had a chance to post about them!!

Two pairs of boys, all very pretty and very sweet piggies ❤️

30/05/2021

Dragons out enjoying a little bit of sunshine

29/05/2021

Remember to protect your pets in the heat

23/05/2021

Thank you so much Marie ❤️ there was a large bag of feed too.
I really appreciate all donations they are so helpful ###

21/05/2021

Heavy heart update

I am sorry to have to write this update but we will no longer be able to take in rabbits as we have been doing.
We have had alot of rabbits recently, more than anything else. Mostly don't even come with cages (or at least not adequate cages) they aren't neutered or vaccinated and they are often not even a year old. There is also never a donation towards their vet bills to make it so they can be bonded and rehomed.
They have been bought for kids or as pets that are easy and left in a hutch, which isn't the case as people quickly learn and they aren't great kids pets.
Not many people would be upfront and write an honest post like this, for some reason it's still so taboo and people for some reason are embarrassed but education and honesty is important to us and we want you to know what's going on and what we are doing and fighting with.

We have been hit by VHD, this virus is deadly to rabbits!!! We have lost vaccinated rabbits as well as non vaccinated (due to the amount of neutering we have had to fund meaning vaccines needed were coming up soon). We have got it contained to one area at present and its slowed down. Touch wood we are now on the right side of it and over the worst BUT as a result some of my own rabbits have been lost and I can't take this heartache much more, it is bloody horrible for the rabbits and breaks me finding more gone each day. We have had another 7 in for urgent vaccines tonight with more to do. (neutering and spaying is now on the back burner for the time being)

The bills with rabbits mounts up quickly and being self funded I work like mad to fund what I do. This has just hit me so hard and I'm heart broken.

For this reason I will no longer be taking rabbits in as I have been.
I will never turn away an animal away in NEED. So if a rabbit is in a neglect case or there is a welfare risk I of course will not turn them away, I care about animals far too much for that but I can no longer just take them in because they have been impulse bought and come with nothing at all and no donation at all to go towards the hundreds it costs to get them to rehome stage.
I never judge any one and have always helped in any way I can, I will never judge anyone going forward but I need to do what I have to, not only to protect the animals already here but to protect myself because the loss kills me and I can't keep paying out what I am to get them to a situation where they are suitable to be rehomed.

I hope everyone understands this and doesn't think any less of me for this decision. Other small animals we will still do everything we do, rabbits will just have to become a more as NEEDED situation.

19/05/2021

Thank you Jo, there was a large bag of food too, don't know if that was from you also.
Thank you so much ###

17/05/2021

I've been asked for the wishlist link again a few times so thought I would pop it here incase others were looking for it.

As ever food is the thing we use a lot of and always need but anything is massively appreciated. ###

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17/05/2021

This little dude has arrived tonight.
The previous owners were struggling to get him to eat properly, he will only eat Morio worms which isn't a great or varied diet and he hasn't developed as he should. He's also quite underweight due to his eating habit or lack of.

So let's see if we can get him back on track!! I like a challenge and it looks like I might have one lol he keeps hissing at me 🤣

16/05/2021

Less than 24 hours is what they had here in total!!! They bloody scalpt it!! Greedy bu**ers lol
Oh well save me mowing the lawn
Now moved onto a new bit of jungle lol 😂😂

16/05/2021

We've had 3 little hammies arrive today.
Panda, Acorn and Pammy
Acorn likes a fuss, Panda accepts it but isn't too sure if she likes it and Pammy dares you to come closer so she can bite haha 😂😂

15/05/2021

Come in after setting dinner going thinking they are all quiet.
There's the husband, with all 3 cats and both dogs lol
And he says we have too many animals. He looks happy sat there with them lol 😂😂😂

14/05/2021

Pigs looking at me thinking I've dumped them in the jungle 🤣🤣

13/05/2021

We have 3 pairs of bunnies available for adoption at the moment.
One pair almost a year old, and the other 2 pairs 4 months old.
Please message if interested. Set up will need to be seen and adoption fees apply. ❤️

12/05/2021

These boys are available for adoption.
If you are interested please message me.
I will need to see pictures of your set up and space available for them.
Adoption fee applies.

12/05/2021

Little goose has just passed away in my hands. There was damage to the top of his beak and if he was the one dropped by a crow chances are there was internal damage too. Poor baby. He was going down hill so I got him out to see how he was doing and it was clear he wasn't going to be here much longer so I stay with him so he wasn't alone. 💔

12/05/2021

Some of the boys ❤️

11/05/2021

This little gosling was dropped off tonight.
He's been taken from his parents by a crow and was dropped during flight at another lake.
Residents were caring for him until they could get him here tonight to me.
He's now settled in the living room but because he's alone he's very needy and has already got used to people having been with the other family yesterday and over night so is relying on us quite heavily, but at this age he would normally have his mummy to snuggle and be safe with so we aren't being too strong with independence just yet.
Hopefully we can get him to grow up independently so he can be released. At the moment he is not a happy baby when he's alone in the pen and stressed and is at risk of hurting his beak and face trying to get to us so we are having to give him some comfort and some independence but time will tell if he will realise he's a goose and not a baby person.
He's now snuggled in a guinea pig cuddle sac for the night with one of my small teddies to keep warm and we will see how he is tomorrow ❤️
(we are saying he but of course we don't know for sure what s*x)

10/05/2021

Little Rosie was looking very lost and frightened since Bert hasn't been hanging around her cage yesterday and today. So I've brought Oreo in who would have ended up being Berts buddy eventually.
He's a bit timid and unsure but Rosie instantly perked up and binkied round the cage ❤️

09/05/2021

Sad post
Bert has died in the night. I am in bits but I hope he knew he was loved and I did everything I could for him.
Going to miss hearing him coming down the stairs like a small child and having him greet me at the door when I come home.
Sleep tight beautiful boy. You were loved so so much 💔💔💔

08/05/2021

Sorry we've been a bit quiet lately.
Been crazy busy with work and pet sitting too.
3 boys went in for neutering yesterday, all recovered well and home.
Today we have got up to a very very poorly Bert. He was fine after surgery and fine last night just sulking.
He's not well today at all though, very quiet, head tilted slightly, not interested in food and water and generally not well.
So today has consisted of advice and support from my very very good friend and admin (also a student vet nurse so her thoughts were very appreciated) and hand feeding, giving water by hand and keeping him moving and warm.
Jack knows he's not well and is very sad about it and won't leave him so now he's in the front room on the chair in a crate so he can keep warm, see us, I can monitor him closely and Jack can see he's here and OK.
Fingers crossed he pulls through!!!

02/05/2021

Clean out for George and Linden.
They are such a good pair and get on so well. George is amazing and looks after Linden so well and for a pig with no eyes Linden does so well 😍

02/05/2021

Moved the reptiles around this afternoon when I finished work. They are now downstairs in the conservatory. They are loving the amount of light in there!!!
Both snakes are out having a good look round, the dragons are loving the basking as ever and their greens and the Gecko is climbing the plants after being hand fed for a while, lazy bu**er won't go down to the food she climbs on my hand while I feed her where she was lol
My poor husband puts up with a lot with me but I love the variety of animals we take in and love seeing them so happy

02/05/2021

Thank you so much to whoever sent these!!! ❤️

29/04/2021

One of the piggies that arrived and we suspected she was pregnant has been getting bigger and bigger. Early hours of this morning she went pop!!
We have 4 very healthy, active little babies.
Mum is doing really well too ❤️

28/04/2021

Baby bunny dropped off tonight suddenly and out of the blue.
Don't really know the circumstances, the owner or people who dropped her off didn't know anything about her only that someone got her today and took her to them, no idea if male or female or anything about her. They phoned me and asked if I could take her to which of course I said yes and they dropped her off half an hour later.
Definitely a girl, definitely very very young and 100% terrified by a very confusing afternoon I would guess.
She is now in a large indoor cage so I can keep an eye on her and monitor what she eats and drinks.
She started eating as soon as I put her down so she's clearly hungry. She's nevous of all movement and sounds but hopefully now she will settle.
We have named her Rosie. ❤️

28/04/2021

We done it!!! We have 1000 likes on the page!!!!
I am lost for words!!! You are all amazing!
Thank you so much for your support ❤️❤️

27/04/2021

Body shop bundle raffle draw!!!

Thank you to everyone who entered, this filled much faster than I expected.
All money is going towards the spays and neuters in May.
Thank you for all your support.

Winning Number is 33 - Elaine Matthews!
Congratulations ❤️

27/04/2021

Thank you Catia 😊❤️

Lily really has found her perfect home with you ###

26/04/2021

Raffle drawn - video in new post.
Number 33 - Elaine Matthews
Congratulations

RAFFLE FULL!!!!

💥 RAFFLE 💥
As you may have noticed we have had a few rabbits in recently. More than guinea pigs. This means they need neutering/spaying to be able to find new homes. The money from this will be going towards that.
This amazing set worth over £120 was donated to us as a raffle prize.
I love body shop and there is some amazing stuff in this bundle. All brand new and unopened!

£2 per number - PayPal or bank transfer - I will cover the posting cost if postage is needed.
💌 Indicates paid

1. Ana Pinto 💌
2. Deb Thompson 💌
3. Elaine Matthews 💌
4. Teresa Madureira 💌
5. Catia David Cowling 💌
6. Ana Pinto 💌
7. Bianca Edelenbos 💌
8. Catia David Cowling 💌
9. Elaine Matthews 💌
10. Catia David Cowling 💌
11. Leanne Greenwood 💌
12. Bianca Edelenbos 💌
13. Elaine Matthews 💌
14. Bianca Edelenbos 💌
15. Leanne Greenwood 💌
16. Sandra Barker 💌
17. Deb Thompson 💌
18. Teresa Madureira 💌
19. Shelley Horn 💌
20. Bianca Edelenbos 💌
21. Teresa Madureira 💌
22. Alison Norman 💌
23. Ana Pinto 💌
24. Sandra Barker 💌
25. Catia David Cowling 💌
26. Deb Thompson 💌
27. Elaine Matthews 💌
28. Alison Norman 💌
29. Christine Keating 💌
30. Catia David Cowling 💌
31. Sandra Barker 💌
32. Alison Norman 💌
33. Elaine Matthews 💌
34. Alison Norman 💌
35. Teresa Madureira 💌
36. Gillian Terry 💌
37. Teresa Madureira 💌
38. Sandra Barker 💌
39. Alison Norman 💌
40. Christine Keating 💌
41. Alison Norman 💌
42. Ana Pinto 💌
43. Gillian Terry💌
44. Alison Norman 💌
45. Julie Hicks 💌
46. Alison Norman 💌
47. Leanne Greenwood 💌
48. Ana Pinto 💌
49. Bianca Edelenbos 💌
50. Alison Norman 💌
51. Julie Hicks 💌
52. Leanne Greenwood 💌
53. Sandra Barker 💌
54. Christine Keating 💌
55. Gillian Terry 💌
56. Alison Norman 💌
57. Christine Keating 💌
58. Julie Hicks 💌
59. Allison Ward💌
60. Gillian Terry 💌
61. Julie Hicks 💌
62. Leanne Greenwood 💌
63. Julie Hicks 💌
64. Christine Keating 💌
65. Gillian Terry 💌

25/04/2021

Some of the gang ❤️