Claws to paws

17/07/2023

Here it is... the official line-up for our Summer Open Day! 💥📣

We have a fabulous schedule of events for you, including fascinating talks, children's activities, animal workshops and more!

Book your tickets here 👇👇
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/summer-open-day-2023

Please note: workshop places are on a first come first serve basis and can be booked on the day. More information will be provided closer to the event.

10/07/2023

15/06/2023

Channel your inner child on day 7 of . Play a game outdoors – why not try hide and seek? You’ll have to stay quiet so it’s the perfect opportunity to spot some wildlife too. 👉

15/06/2023

Why not keep a record of your wild adventures with a journey stick? It’s the perfect activity for day 9 of 🌳

15/06/2023

Discover the wonderful wildflower species in your local green space! Make your own quadrat to count and identify. 🌼

31/05/2023

📅 OUR OPEN DAY IS BACK FOR 2023 📆

We’re so excited to announce our Summer Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 23rd of September at our sanctuary!

We have a brilliant line-up including activities for all the family, animal talks and workshops, delicious food & drink, a great range of stallholders attending, plus the opportunity to meet our friendly rescued animals!

Book your tickets now 👇
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/summer-open-day-2023

26/05/2023

It's important to keep bird feeders and nestboxes clean to help stop the spread of diseases. Our friends at Vine House Farm have useful guides on cleaning feeders 🐦👇
https://vinehousefarm.co.uk/hygiene

20/05/2023

This World Bee Day we’re celebrating the many buzzing species of bee here in the UK! 🐝

Did you know that our isles are home to around 270 species? 😲

Let us know how many you’ve seen this year. 👇

18/05/2023

Need some gardening inspiration? Have a go at planting a bog garden using our handy guide 👇 https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activities

17/05/2023

Please share🦔🦔🦔

14/05/2023

07/05/2023

Putting out a bit of food can really help mammals like hedgehogs. Why not make a feeding station? 🦔

06/05/2023

🦔🦔🦔Welcome to hedgehog awareness week Day 7 🦔🦔🦔

Recap of the week ☺️

If you find a hedgehog out in the day unless it’s moving with purpose it needs help. Hedgehogs are great at acting normally because they are a pray animal and don’t show weakness. By the time they are out in the day they are already sick. Time is of the essence the sooner they get help the more chance they will have ☺️. Please remember hedgehogs do not sunbathe 🦔 ☀️.

If you see a hedgehog with 10 or more ticks or in a cluster then they also need help ☺️. A hedgehog with flies buzzing around them also need help, as it’s very likely the flies will have laid eggs on them. Fly eggs look like sticky grains of rice. If you have found a hedgehog with this on them please do not give them heat and get them to a rescue immediately 🏨.

If you are able to provide food, kitten biscuits with protein as the first ingredient is best ☺️. You can also give cat/dog meat. Please leave out a dish of water💧. Especially when the weather is very warm and no puddles about.

I would also like to say a massive thank you for all the support in sharing my posts and the donations that have come in this week if you would like to donate you can via https://www.paypal.me/samslittleprickles
You can find previous days of hedgehog awareness week on my page ☺️.

We have covered over the past week:

Day 1 What to do if you find a sick/injured hedgehog.
Day 2 Dietary needs.
Day 3 Housing and feeding station.
Day 4 How to make your garden hedgehog friendly.
Day 5 Mother and babies
Day 6 General information

Thank you again for all your support ☺️ let’s keep spreading the word about hedgehogs so we can help them as they are now endangered 🦔 💜xx

04/05/2023

30/04/2023

Abit of information which is helpful

🦔🦔🦔Welcome to hedgehog awareness week 🦔🦔🦔

Going to start off with what to do when you find a sick/injured hedgehog🦔.

The common rule is: if out in the day it’s not ok 😢. However there is a exception to the rule which is: if they are moving with purpose leave alone. This can be a mother☺️.

What to look out for:

If they are wobbly when walking.

Lying on the ground, Hedgehogs don’t sunbath☀️ they are out warming up because the are sick.

Flies around them.

What to do:

Wear gardening gloves, scoop up in a towel and place in a high sided box and call your nearest rescue for advice on what to do next.

Here is a great chart to follow in the mean time ☺️🦔 xx

29/04/2023

Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies 🌼 🐝

17/04/2023

📣 This week for wildlife
🌹 Grow a green wall

Growing a green wall is an excellent option for helping wildlife if you don't have much outdoor space. The easiest way to start a green wall is by setting up a trellis or wireframe and planting climbing plants such as clematis or climbing rose.

Find out more about growing a green wall 👉 http://ow.ly/UX1Y50NKmF4

08/04/2023

Leave your garden wild and help our wildlife 🦔 🐛 🐦

06/04/2023

As Easter weekend approaches, there might be an increased danger of your cat being exposed to lilies. Make sure people are aware of the dangers these flowers can bring...

https://www.yourcat.co.uk/cat-advice/why-are-lilies-dangerous-to-cats/

05/04/2023

04/04/2023

Alternative gift for Easter