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HOOVES AND TAILS

🐑 Home to over 50 + rescued farm animals
🇬🇧 Hertfordshire
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🐐 Registered charity 🐑. Home to 50+ rescued farm animals
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Hertfordshire, Established in 2017
🌱. Registered charity, No 1205698

Hooves and Tails is a Hertfordshire based farm animal sanctuary. We are a registered charity and run entirely by volunteers. We care for over 50 sick, neglected and mistreated sheep and goats. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for rescued animals, where they can live out their lives peacefully, surrounded by love and receiv

ing the best possible care. We educate the public on kind and respectful treatment of animals, raising awareness of their needs and promoting compassion for these sentient beings. OUR MISSION
💚 Provide a safe haven for rescued animals where they can live out the rest of their lives in comfort while receiving the special care and attention they need.

💚 Educate the public to treat animals with kindness and respect by raising awareness of their needs and preventing cruelty and neglect.

💚 Collaborate with other rescues and individuals to relieve suffering caused by neglect, sickness, maltreatment and poor living conditions.

💚 Offer the public opportunities to interact, connect and bond with farm animals through volunteering, visiting and supporting our fundraising efforts.

09/11/2025

PHOTO DUMP - OCTOBER 2025

02/11/2025

CIVCIV - 5th April 2018 - 30th October 2025 💔 🌈

CivCiv passed away suddenly on 30th October 2025 with no signs of illness or anything wrong 💔😭. She was born here at the sanctuary in April 2018 — the very first lamb born in my care after I rescued her mum’s generation.

I still remember the day she was born so clearly. I had just started a new job and, on my way to work, saw two tiny lambs being born — CivCiv and her twin sister, Maya. She was named after my brother’s cat, who passed away on the same day she came into the world.

She always had such a positive personality — a mark on her face that made her look like she was always smiling, and a split ear that made her instantly recognisable. She never sat still, following me everywhere and taste-testing every hay bale I put out.

Her mum Cheryl and twin sister Maya are still with us, and her absence is deeply felt. Rest peacefully 🌈 sweet, smiley girl ❤️

12/10/2025

SKY AND SCOUT - MOTHER AND SON

Sky and Scout are the most adorable mother and son you could ever meet
Scout might be the youngest of our sanctuary family at seven years old, but he’s still very much his mummy’s boy. They are always together, always looking for a bit of fuss and attention (and sometimes even competing for it!).

Sky is such a sweetheart — gentle, affectionate, and always the first to spot me in the field, trotting over for her cuddles. It’s so lovely seeing them live their lives as a family, free and loved ❤️

02/10/2025

September 2025 Photo Dump

28/09/2025

PRECIOUS AND MARTHA - Mother and Daughter ❤️

Precious will always be my diva, my forever lamb. Despite being the smallest of the flock, I love her confidence and diva like behaviour. What makes me even happier is knowing she gets to share her life here at the sanctuary with her mum, Martha.

Unlike so many animals who are separated from their families, these two have been able to stay together – living side by side in peace, safety and love.

17/09/2025

This little foxy finally let me take some decent pictures of her by the canal 🦊✨. She’s my regular visitor to the field, turning up without fail every evening for her treats and food.

She’s so incredibly friendly, and I just hope she gets to live a long, happy life without coming to any harm. Sadly, there’s always the risk of road accidents or humans hurting these beautiful creatures – but for now, she’s safe, loved, and well-fed. ❤️

13/09/2025

Hunter was happily grazing on the grass growing around Larry’s tree. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry seeing him nibbling away at the grass that only grew there because the sheep couldn’t reach it through the barrier.

Sadly, Larry’s oak tree – which I planted last year – hasn’t done well. It’s still standing, but it hasn’t really grown. I’m growing another little oak tree in the garden and, when it’s strong enough, I’ll replant it here in the field.

It feels right to keep it an oak tree because Larry adored oak trees and loved the acorns. When the new tree is planted, I’ll bury Larry’s ashes beneath it, giving him the resting place he deserves 🌳

01/09/2025

September 2025 Photo Dump

26/08/2025

These two are so sweet together Lady and Nala ❤️ – mother and daughter – still inseparable after 7 years. It makes me so happy to see them given the chance to stay together as a family, unlike the billions of animals separated from their mothers and destined for the food chain 😢

17/08/2025

Our resident swan 🦢 friend has started coming up to the barn to make sure I notice she’s around for her feed. However, the sheep aren’t very welcoming towards any other species in their territory – especially when food is involved. Kimberly had a good go at trying to headbutt the swan, and Stacey did the same. The swan, whom I call Swanie, is feisty and knows how to stand her ground.

As sweet as it is to see her joining the sheep, it’s also a bit of a challenge for me. The sheep won’t let her near me or fight breaks out. I end up walking her back to the canal, where she can finally enjoy her meal in peace.

Swanie would really appreciate it if our followers could send her a little gift from our Amazon Wishlist, link in bio. I feed her floating pellets, which she absolutely loves.

01/08/2025

July 2025 photo dump

13/07/2025

We also support wildlife at our sanctuary, including swans and foxes. We had three regular swans who would visit us for food – last year’s cygnets, reared by Frankie and Bettey. Sadly, their dad Frankie passed away earlier this year, but his offspring continued to visit us.

Sadly, two of the swans were recently killed by foxes. The swans weren’t on land, but due to the ongoing drought, water levels in the canal have been very low, leaving them exposed and easy to reach from the bank.

We also have foxes who come by, and we feed them too. We think we know who the culprit is...

It was heartbreaking to lose them in such a way, but it’s also a reminder of the realities of life in the wild. We’re grateful the third swan is still with us.

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