Animal sanctuary in Gastard, Wiltshire. Our registered charity number is 1184018.
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Join us for our Open Day on August 31st and September 1st from 11am to 4pm! Enjoy delicious food, adorable animal cuddles, and hopefully some great weather. No ticket needed, but we kindly ask for a donation to support our work.
We can't wait to see you all there! 🌟
We are bursting at the seams with cockerels—there are just so many, and while we’ve had to turn down others, sometimes you just can’t say no.
Recently, we were contacted about a concerning situation where four hens were left with six oversized roosters, putting their safety at risk. We couldn’t stand by, so we stepped up and took in six cockerels, four ducks, and two turkeys.
One of the turkeys, Miss Lurkey, desperately needs some TLC. She’s not been fed properly, and we’ve also discovered one of the roosters is less than fond of humans. Despite the challenges, we knew their chances were slim without our intervention.
As always, if you can offer any of our animals a loving home, please get in touch!
We are at in Bristol today, come chat to us to find out what we're up too and pick up some of our lovely merch, as always all funds raised will go straight back to the care of our animals.
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We have taken Martha into our EB kennels in the hope to find her a safe space as she was in urgent need of help.
Martha is a five year old entire female bulldog
who has lived with smaller dogs but nervous (particularly of bigger dogs) when out.
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia (not a surgical case for hips), luxating patellas and arthritis (hips and knees) in 2022.
Her old owner has been struggling to manage medically due to personal circumstances and Martha has also been struggling with her conditions while living in a busy household with young children.
Her owner was initially concerned that Martha's legs were worsening and she was struggling but reports seems better since change of meds a couple of weeks ago but was not able to give her the care she needs but feels she would do well in a different environment and with someone who has more time to care for her
Would probably benefit from patella surgery? And previous notes also recommend BOAS.
Is there a rescue out there willing to take on a case like poor Martha, she’s a sweetheart
Pretzal hopes you're having a great Thursday! We've been flooded with animal requests and would love to hear from you if you can offer space to any of our wonderful residents. Home checks, a CPH for farm animals, and plenty of love are all that's required ❤️
**URGENT: HOMES NEEDED FOR THESE BOYS**
Every day, we receive calls about boys who are sadly unwanted after hatching. With over 50% of hatchlings being males, most of these boys face being culled. We’re overflowing and desperate to find homes for them. If you can offer a spot in your flock, please reach out and help save a life.
Wiltshire based but can travel
Elton & the gang passed the TB test with an all clear, he cannot wait to see every one on the 31st Aug & 1st Sept for our summer open day!
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⏰ Why 90 minutes? ⏰
We are a small rescue (Ran by 3 people) with a kennel base near Gloucester, south west of England
For several years now we have imposed a 90 minute rehoming area, which takes us up to cover Birmingham, down to nearly Poole, over past Cardiff, and over to reading
That makes up approximately 10 million people! 🥴 (yes I was nerdy enough one evening to look at the stats!🤣)
We have this distance in place for several reasons
• Safety. If an adoption breaks down, for whatever reason, or the adopter or dog runs into trouble (maybe they get lost, or need training advice) we are close enough to be able to over practical help, either with ourselves or with a qualified behaviourist or trainer
• Our adoption procedure. We are proud to offer as interactive a procedure you can find. We do in person homechecks, which include taking the dog along to to suss out their new digs, as well as offering multiple in person meets, sleepovers and weekend stays, so you can be sure to be spending a lot of time with the dog in question before adoption. Past this 90 minute distance, those practice meets become challenging
• Time. As we are just three people, travelling hours to do home visits just isn’t possible. Even a home 90 minutes away will take over 4 hours to complete a home visit! When you have 50 dogs on a daily to care for, you can see how time is precious. We do NOT outsource home-checks as standard, as we feel it is important for adopters to be able to talk to, and ask detailed questions from those that run the rescue, and can answer them best
Are there exceptions? Ofcourse! There are some of our dogs you will find further afield. This is judged on a case by case basis, and usually if we have exhausted suitable home offers in our area, or if something really exceptional comes along and we trust the dog to go further afield and not require as much practical support from us
Auras is a passion project ran by 3 dog mad ladies who regard every dog like our own. Trusting others to love them the same as we do, is never easy! We try to make our rehoming process as detailed and safe as possible. So we can promise every dog we take on, that we have done our upmost to protect them for life.
Ofcourse, as we grow, our procedures are constantly being evaluated, so this may change in time, but for the foreseeable these are the rules 🤣😝
So, if you’re outside of our area, there is no harm in asking, however we please ask you are respectful of the way we run our little rescue, and trust we do it all, for the dogs best interests😍
Map below is a rough guide!
We're facing some challenges at the rescue due to the actions of one individual. This person has not only caused us to waste valuable time and resources by filing complaints with the council, but has also led to injured animals by cutting through our fences instead of using the open gate.
We urgently need to secure the rescue with CCTV. If you have the expertise to help, please get in touch.
We will also be reporting this to the police, it feels like we are being punished for wanting to do good in this crazy world.
Lego and fundraising! Is there anything better!
Head to Automattic Comics / Corsham Toyshop to get involved ❤️
Free Lego minibuilds every Tuesday !!
Collecting donations for
Yesterday, we successfully started our six-monthly TB test, and we think we've finally nailed a system that keeps our boys safe and snug during the process. Given that Elton stands at 6'5" and Sam tips the scales at over 1.5 tonnes, it’s been quite a challenge! While it's still a tight squeeze, and definitely not the comfiest exit, our new setup made for a completely stress-free test.
While they were here, our amazing vets also tackled a long list of animal checks, tests, and procedures. Now, as always, we wait for the results with fingers crossed!
I think Ralph is the farm's fluffiest supervisor! 🐾
This sweet guy turned up as a stray, and despite sharing his picture, no owner came forward. We thought he was feral, but he’s proven us wrong by becoming the cuddliest of all our farm cats. Now he's claimed the hay feeder as his throne, keeping a watchful eye on all the action. As long as he is comfy he can sleep where he likes.
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Join us for our Open Day on August 31st and September 1st from 11am to 4pm! Enjoy delicious food, adorable animal cuddles, and hopefully some great weather. No ticket needed, but we kindly ask for a donation to support our work.
We can't wait to see you all there! 🌟
Meet Pretzal, Pringle, and Pidgeon, our three brilliant and friendly Anglo Nubian goats! They’re sweet, inquisitive, and ready for a new home. While they're welcome to join our herd, we think they'd make the perfect addition to yours. Interested in some big eared softies to join your family? Reach out to us either here or email [email protected]
We have three lovely young ducks looking for a place to call home. Please give us a message if you think you could offer them some space & love.
Just walked home after a long 12-hour day, and I’m in awe of what we’ve achieved in this wild journey. When we first moved here, I never imagined our new home would become a sanctuary for thousands of animals that have passed through these gates. The support from our volunteers, sponsors, and local community has been incredible, allowing us to make impactful decisions for the animals.
Recently, the council informed us that we need to change our use or stop, and I felt the pressure. But in less than 24 hours, we raised £5,000 to hire a team to get the job done right. Plus, a team of planners offered their services pro-bono! Sometimes, I feel so fortunate.
We’ll refund the raised money once our plan is in place because I want every penny to go directly to the animals, not red tape. Thank you all for your incredible support! We are in awe of the community that is Coopershells Family ❤️
FINDER IS DRIVING THE 3.5 HOURS ROUND TRIP TO US! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Young domestic goose looking in need of help, do any of any rescues in the new forest area that would be able to help. He is looking very over whelmed, he is not a wild goose & needs safety.
Please message asap
We have some wonderful geese looking for a pond to call their own, if you have suitable accommodation for a few please do get in touch.
They are excellent at keeping the grass trim & notifying you of unwanted visits.
Early start to get these two precious lives to their forever home. It's 3 hours to get to but I took it super steady to make the journey as comfortable as possible.
The girls travelled really well, even if they did eat some of the trailer.
I love that I get to be a small part of the journey for animals, and I couldn't do it without your amazing support. Thank you for enabling us to get them to safety.
Please give s a follow to watch how Flo & Betsy blossom!
Got a call just after midnight—the police were in trouble with two pigs on a busy road. These two had been abandoned in a field about a month ago and had finally broken out in search of food and water.
The police had contacted everyone, but no one would come to help. The only advice they got was to call a marksman. They apologised for disturbing me, but I was grateful. With Matt away (animals always have perfect timing), I loaded the trailer and headed to the city. Maneuvering the trailer up the steep, tight, and winding driveway felt like a superhero feat 🤣.
The pigs were underweight and exhausted, but they loaded into the trailer as if they knew they were finally safe. We got home by 3 am, and they snuggled in for the night.
Telling my best friend about the adventure this morning, and how I had no space and wasn't sure how to explain this to Matt, she offered them a home. After a bit more driving, these babies will be safe for life.
, you’re my heroes!
Amos the great has laid his snout to rest
Thank you Footprints Animal Sanctuary for stepping in & making his final year's wonderful. This boy has known only love, what every snout deserves.
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💔We said goodbye to our pal Amos today 💔
He was around 16/17 years old, which is a grand old age for a pig 🐷
Amos came to us 2 and a half years ago and was the biggest fan of belly rubs, donuts and all things food.. he wasn’t overly fussy as long as it was edible.
🌞He loved sunbathing, and took every opportunity given to let the sun shine on his beautiful face.
He had gotten grumpy and forgetful over the past few months, and was showing signs of dementia along with some other illnesses. He was struggling to get up and back down again. It was time to be kind and say goodbye.
🌈Thanks for being a great friend Amos, we were honoured to have you with us 🌈
Emma is running our stall today at corsham fayre, she has worked so hard to prepare wonderful crafts to sell today. We have our merch too. Please come and say hello, it's worth braving the weather for!
Thank you for your out pouring love & support. I feel filled with gratitude for all your messages, ideas & feel your frustrations along with mine. I have shed my tears now, the pit of anxiety will remain but its time to get to business & sort this out.
I'm sorry that I missed this, I should of done this before we even started but I am not sorry that I do not use the animals as commodities & if that means we are in breach then we will change the use of the land & not what we do here.
So many of you would like to help with the fees for this change of use, I will not be using the funds in the rescue for this. I will personally raise the funds & if you would like to help towards it please do. I'm grateful just to have you with us on this journey x
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Meet Pretzal, Pringle, and Pidgeon, our three brilliant and friendly Anglo Nubian goats! They’re sweet, inquisitive, and ready for a new home. While they're welcome to join our herd, we think they'd make the perfect addition to yours. Interested in some big eared softies to join your family? Reach out to us either here or email [email protected] #goats #rescue #animals
Meet Pretzal, Pringle, and Pidgeon, our three brilliant and friendly Anglo Nubian goats! They’re sweet, inquisitive, and ready for a new home. While they're welcome to join our herd, we think they'd make the perfect addition to yours. Interested in some big eared softies to join your family? Reach out to us either here or email [email protected] #goats #rescue #animals
We have three lovely young ducks looking for a place to call home. Please give us a message if you think you could offer them some space & love. #ducks #rescue #animals
We have some wonderful geese looking for a pond to call their own, if you have suitable accommodation for a few please do get in touch. They are excellent at keeping the grass trim & notifying you of unwanted visits. #animals #geese #rescue
We certainly do not condone breeding, we work hard to remove all eggs & help chickens bodies regulate when they are feeling broody & we do a good job.... However when a chick fell from the barn roof we were perplexed at where she came from, turns out Bridget had been in the rafters of the barn sitting on her eggs! She stood staring at us with 6 little ones under her wings. We had to climb a ladder to help get the family down. We reunited all the babies & momma. These are huge birds, mum & dad (Eggo & I have had words & he is denying it) are both Shammos this is less than ideal but of course they will be loved & looked after. We have so many birds with us, mainly cockrels so please do reach out if you have space for boys, they are great flock protectors & get along lovely! #animals #rescue #birds
This little flower joined us late last night, at ten weeks old she needs a little hand to find her perfect home. We will always help where we can, our goal will always be to get animals the outcome they deserve. No homing enquires please. #animals #rescue #dogs
We have two spur thighs tortoises looking for a perfect set up, they are really inquisitive animals & a lovely addition to the family. That said please do your research as they do require heat & a set up that resembles a natural environment. Please reach out if you think you can offer a home ❤️ #rescue #tortoise #animals #adopt #wiltshire
Happy sheep! They all did amazing & I couldn't thank Guy Old enough, he took his time, moved around the pen where those that were not being sheared were eating happily & relaxed. For those with coats that were not quite ready he went higher which is absolutely the best for them! We have the alpacas next, the safest & most stress free way to do alpacas is a little bit more handling but the speed they work at minimises stress which when your a walking ball of anxiety it's so important. #sheeps #happysheep #rescue #animalshelter
12 lads joined us today, each little one with lots of personality ❤️ Do you have space in your heart & home for a fluffball (aka USA silkie). Please message us if you can let one or more call your place a home. #animals #rescue #birds
It's been a really rubbish week for Elton, he split his foot due to his size and we needed to get the shoe doctor out to help. Unfortunately he is too big for the machine they use, despite it being the biggest on the market, and he went down. After a scary half an hour we got a very shaken & bruised Elton on his feet. They went out to the pasture after a long winter, normally a celebration but it was a slow shaky walk for us. We really need to make a game plan, this boy is the tallest cow any vet or cow farrier has met which comes with so many issues. We need to up our game & make sure we have better, stronger & taller equipment. We will come up with a plan 😢 #cow #tallestcow #animals #rescue
Starfish & Richard joined us this week, these two boys are looking for a forever home (separately) they love to strut their stuff & really will make great additions to the family. Reach out if you think you're the home they deserve. #turkeys #animals #rescue #wiltshire
Our hatching project ducks are looking for a perfect home, please send us a message if want to add lovely little monsters to your family! #animals #rescue #ducks #adopt
Being warm & wet is perfect fly strike weather so we have to be super vigilant especially with the sheep. We needed to fly repellent them to offer extra protection & they decided the chute we had made was not where they wanted to be but here eating the shrubs was a better idea. We still got the job done & they got extra snacks. #sheep #animals #rescue
We have a few more brown warren hens looking for a home, please send us a message that includes your set up if your able to home some of the wonderful ladies! #animals #hens #rescue
Huge day for Lotus today, we set off early to get to @langfordfarmvets. This guy has so much will, he traveled like a hero & got off like it was great day out. Surgery went so well, stitches look great & although sleep he was home tucking into hay by 5 pm. Next few days are important, we need to manage his pain whilst his body does the healing. He will be getting lots of love off every one here. His bill is over £800 plus the other vets visit we had for him, with the weather delaying our open days we really could use a hand to help cover costs. If you can donate please do. #sheep #rescue #animals
Huge day for Lotus today, we set off early to get to @langfordfarmvets This guy has so much will, he traveled like a hero & got off like it was great day out. Surgery went so well, stitches look great & although sleep he was home tucking into hay by 5 pm. Next few days are important, we need to manage his pain whilst his body does the healing. He will be getting lots of love off every one here. His bill is over £800 plus the other vets visit we had for him, with the weather delaying our open days we really could use a hand to help cover costs. If you can donate please do. #rescue #donate #sheep
These boys are gentle giants but mixing boys in spring is no joke, however we are busting at the seams for boys so it's important we push forward. You can see Kyle near the end heading over straight away to inspect what's going on. We use dividers to help ease them into living together, Baloo & Barry will be hanging out with them in no time. #animals #rescue #cockrels
Peaceful morning loves from Moose, Domino, Nala & Jess #donkeys #rescue
Oh how his world has changed in a week, from being unwanted with skin & ear infections to cuddles and love ❤️ #adoptdontshop
Welcome Kiwi, poor little lady has had a rough start. After her mum passed giving birth then her twin she was left all alone. She's eating, playing & lively with us now. If you know of any other new born lambs being hand reared we are desperate to find her a pal, for her to live with (either here or in another home), we just want her to be happy.
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Based in Wiltshire, UK, our Sanctuary is now home to over 130 residents across 62 acres of farmland. Our residents come from different backgrounds and have extremely different personalities, but one thing they all had in common – they needed help.
We provide shelter, care and attention for abandoned, neglected or unwanted animals and help them find a loving, permanent home.
To live in a world that understands animals are sentient beings to be treated with kindness and respect.
Our registered charity number is 1184018 and our CIO company number is CE017934
