Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary

15/11/2024

Yesterday Zorro had a check-up at the vets. Although the infection and ulcers in his mouth seem to be improving, he has dropped weight again.
Our vet performed an ultrasound as he has a very firm and round stomach but nothing out of the ordinary was spotted.
He will continue with antibiotics and steroids for another 2 weeks, after which we will run blood tests again to see if the anemia and immune system have improved. Our vet has said he is in a really bad state so we have to take it one step at a time with him and see if we can get him back on the road to recovery.

To stay up to date with the goings on at the sanctuary and receive firsthand update and exclusive content, whilst supporting our work with a monthly donation, you can sign up to our Patreon at Patreon.com/jacobsridge

Thank you to our Patreon family and all of our donors. You are helping make such a huge difference 🩵

13/11/2024

Have you grabbed your copy of Cooking with Steve and Ronnie yet? 🥕🫏

Filled with delicious, wholesome recipes and beautiful illustrations by Virág György, this cookbook is a lighthearted gift for every donkey-loving, carrot-munching friend in your life!

🎁 Perfect holiday gift idea – just search “Cooking with Steve and Ronnie” on Amazon to get yours!

Need this in your life? Tag someone below to drop them a little hint! 🎄👇

13/11/2024

He has his name!

We’re excited to announce that our new rescue cat has officially been named Zorro, thanks to all of you who took part in our naming poll! With your support, we raised £1,118 for Zorro’s care! Thank you to everyone who donated and suggested names ❤️ There were so many great ideas, but Zorro feels just right for our little hero.

To keep up with Zorro’s journey, enjoy exclusive content, and support the Sanctuary, please consider signing up to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/jacobsridge
Every donation makes a difference.

Thank you again for all of your support ❤️🐈‍⬛

12/11/2024

Huge thanks to our amazing October volunteers: Donna, Steve, and Reg who mucked in even through the miserable weather. Thank you all so much for your hard work and positive energy ❤️

A big thank you as well to every volunteer who joined us this season. We really couldn’t do it without you and each and every one of you this year put a lot into the experience 💪

✨ EXCITING NEWS✨ Early bird bookings for May and June 2025 are now open to returning volunteers! Discounts are available for our JRAS Army so if you’re ready to come back and be part of our mission, email us at [email protected] to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see familiar faces next season! 💚

(General bookings will be open soon, sign up to the newsletter at jacobsridge.com to be first to know!)

11/11/2024

If you’re doing your Christmas shopping online, here’s a way you can support the sanctuary at no extra cost to you! (UK retailers only 🇬🇧) 👇

UK supporters, here’s an easy, free way to support while doing your Christmas shopping! 🎄
By using Easyfundraising, you can raise funds every time you shop online at participating UK retailers.

Here’s how to set it up:
1. Go to Easyfundraising.org.uk and sign up.
2. Select ANIMAL SANCTUARY LOTTERY as your cause.
3. Each time you shop online, go through the Easyfundraising portal and search for your retailer. If they’re a participating store, a portion of your purchase will be donated to the sanctuary automatically!

It’s a simple way for UK shoppers to give back while shopping this season – just remember to use the Easyfundraising portal every time you buy. 🎁

10/11/2024

The names have been drawn on our YouTube Live and the POLL NOW OPEN. What's his name?:
https://poll-maker.com/poll5325761xddC714F3-160
You have until midnight CET on Tuesday 12th to vote.

Thank you so much to everybody who suggested a name! This fundraiser has raised £1100 towards his vet bills and care!

10/11/2024

Did someone say the C word?😱

We can't believe it either but Christmas really is just around the corner!
Spread some festive cheer with our Christmas Cards by talented artist: Pat Wilson🎄

What better way to send your Christmas CeleBRAYtions. 100% of profits go to feeding Steve, Ronnie and the gang:

US & CA link: https://lifear.org/collections/greetings-cards
UK, EU & REST OF WORLD: https://lifear.org/collections/greetings-cards-eu-rest-of-world

(PLEASE USE THE CORRECT LINK- otherwise that means more work for us and less time spent waiting on the donkeys 😆)

We are currently finishing up the 2025 calendar- stay tuned for this!

Thank you for your support 😍

08/11/2024

Hey there cutie! 😻

Our newest resident had a check-up at the vets today:
⚖️ He has gained almost 1kg!
✨ His skin is healing and coat looking shinier
🦠 The infection in his mouth is healing with the medication however the ulcers in his mouth are still very sore and it’s possible he will need some tooth extractions.
👉 Moving forward he will continue steroids and his antibiotic injection will cover him until next Wednesday when he will have another check-up. We will keep treating him with the oral pain relief and giving him his his Immune Recovery Supplement kindly donated by Christine 🥰

🐈‍⬛ NAMING VOTE: He still needs his name! The naming suggestions are open until Sunday 6.00pm CET on our website: jacobsridge.com/shop
It costs £1 per entry and all funds raised will help cover his veterinary costs.

Some of the suggestions so far include: Magic, Jinx, Jet, Raven, Midnight, BC (Black Cat), Harry and Luke. If you like any of these, suggest them to have more chance of that name getting picked! Or suggest your own.

Thank you all for your support and we will keep you all updated 🖤

Thanks to for sponsoring our cats 💚

05/11/2024

Can you help us find his name?

NAMING POLL now open for our latest rescue: www.jacobsridge.com/shop

It’s £1 per suggestion and is a fun way to help raise funds for this poorly stray ❤️‍🩹 You have until 6.00pm on Sunday CET to suggest a name!

Thank you all for your support ❤️

What name do you think he suits? Zeus? Harry? Maybe he’s a Sergio? 🤔

02/11/2024

SUNNY’S BIOPSY RESULTS 🔬:

Sunny recently had surgery to remove what the vets thought could be a granuloma due to her leishmaniasis disease. With active leishmania, these type of wounds never heal and so the tissue was cut out and sent for biopsy.
The results found that the mass is actually a carcinoma, a type of tissue cancer. Thankfully it is of low severity as it was locally malignant which means that the cancer has not metastasized to lymph nodes or elsewhere and the surgery should have been enough to stop the cancer spreading.
However we have to remain vigilant by frequently checking her glands.

We hope we caught this early enough and that Sunny, who is now about 7 years old, has many more happy days with us 💕

With so many animals in our care, it is common that health issues arise. One way you can help support us by becoming a Patron. You can choose a monthly amount to suit you and in turn receive updates first, plus exclusive content relating to your chosen tier.
SIGN UP: www.patreon.com/jacobsridge 😎

Not yet convinced? You can also become a free member where we will occasionally post health updates about the animals 🤗

01/11/2024

Happy World Vegan Day! 🌎

-Because animals are here with us, not for us 🐾

Want to make a difference? Join our “Vegan Warrior” tier on our Patreon. Not only will your monthly donation make a huge difference to the lives of the sanctuary animals but we will give you tips and recipes to help lead a more compassionate and healthier life:
www.Patreon.com/jacobsridge 🌱

Why try vegan?
🐽Compassion for Animals: Choosing a plant-based diet is a powerful way to support animal welfare.
🌎Environmental Responsibility: Industrial farming contributes significantly to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and water scarcity.
❤️Health Benefits: A plant-based diet can lead to improved health and well-being.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween friends from a frighteningly friendly bunch of pups 🐾

JOIN US on a spooky YouTube Live special TONIGHT at 9.00pm CET
Spooky stories (and guest appearances 😆) to be expected 🎃💀👻🦇

Spooky pups but powered by plant goodness 💚

31/10/2024

Yesterday our latest rescue had a check-up at the vets where they discovered a serious mouth infection and ulcers which explains his poor body condition. He weighs just a little over 3kg which for his age and size is significantly underweight. In the third picture you can see his mouth full of pus.

His blood tests were what would be expected, considering his bad infection. His low Hemaglobin levels indicate anemia which could be linked to starvation (due to the mouth infection) or a virus, and he has bad immune function. We also tested for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). The test showed a slight positive by a faint line for both. Our vet recommended we check again in a month or so when the rest of the blood levels have stabilized or send the blood to the lab for more accurate testing.
He had an antibiotic injection which treats him for 15 days and he will also have steroids to help his immunity and an oral painkiller and treatment for parasites. Our vet thinks his skin sores are due to poor hygiene as he has been unable to properly clean himself and the antibiotics should help this also. He will have another check-up in a week.

We have added some recovery food and supplements to our Amazon Wish List for anybody who would like to help: https://www.amazon.es/hz/wishlist/ls/L8MNSRZP67TK?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your help by sponsorship of our cats and dogs 💚And thanks to for giving him a full work-up and for helping us get him on the road to recovery 🧡

He possibly has some chronic issues which we may never be able to fully cure but despite everything he is going through, he is happy to be loved and has so much love to give. We hope we can give him lots of happy days with us yet 🖤

Some of you have requested we do another naming poll to raise funds for his care and treatment. What do you all think?

30/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who reached out. We’re relieved to say we came through the storm with only minor flooding, and all our animals are safe. Our hearts go out to those more deeply affected by the flooding in Spain. Stay safe, and thank you for your care and support.

Also big thanks to Donna, Steve and Reg (our volunteers) for helping us through the past few days of wet and mud ❤️

29/10/2024

THANK YOU so much for the recent donations 🤗

We have had so many lovely gifts lately, here are some of them:
🐎 Mane & tail detangler - Kerri
🐕 Dog conditioning spray- Kerri
📿 Lead rope- Christine
🧻 Cotton wool- Karin
🐶 Whimzees for dogs- Christine
🧻 Cotton cleaning wipes for medicals- Christine
🫧 Oxygenated water for medicals- Christine
🪥 4x tubs of Bye Bye Plaque for dogs- Christine
🦴Joint supplements- Linda
🦠 Probiotics- Linda
🦠 Probiotics- Anonymous
🦴 Joint supplements- Anonymous
🐈‍⬛ Kitten food for Onyx - Anonymous
🐈‍⬛ Urinary cat wet food- Anonymous
🐎 Horse treat lick- Anonymous

We’ve had many more donations which we’ll share with you soon! Thank you all so much 🤗 We will be updating the wishlist this week and will let you know soon if there are urgent items we need.

Otherwise you can help us with a one-time donation via www.PayPal.me/jacobsridge
This will contribute towards our hay delivery yesterday, our dry feed bill for last month and ongoing vet bills.

Thank you all ❤️

26/10/2024

GOOD NEWS! 📣

In case you missed it during our Sunday Live, we have some exciting news to share – we’ve officially been granted the license to have the goats and sheep at our new sanctuary! 🙌 This is a huge milestone and something we’ve been waiting a long time for. It brings us one step closer to creating the safe and happy environment our goats and sheep deserve, and we are so excited to make it happen 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐑🐏

We have already spoken with a company to start work on the land to prepare an area to build the fence and hopefully we can move the goats within the next month!

Want to stay updated on all the amazing progress? Join us on Patreon for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes access: www.patreon.com/jacobsridge

Thank you to all of our amazing family of supporters who have helped make this happen! We really couldn’t have done any of this without your help and as we continue developing further, your support will make the world of difference to our existing and future animal residents 🥰

25/10/2024

This little lad has been spotted hanging around our cattery in the past couple of days. He is very skinny and scruffy- possibly with lice or a bad flea infestation. Unfortunately he is very timid so runs away from us but at least he is able to get some food here. We’re hoping in time he gets used to us so we can help him 🤞🏻

23/10/2024

We’d like to say a massive thank you to Adam who donated:
🛒 This cart for small jobs (ferrying Django around 😆)
💩 A pooper scooper for mucking out
🧹 A rake for mucking out
🌀 A washing machine for the dog and cat bedding. This is a huge help as we have only one machine for personal washing and volunteer bedding. Having a separate machine for animal bedding will keep our personal laundry and machine cleaner ✨
It still needs to be plumbed in as it will go in the cattery and so new plumbing needs to be fitted which we hope to have done in the next week or so.

Thank you Adam for your generosity and help 🙏🏻

Thank you also to those who have been donating from our Amazon Wish List. A lot of the items have been anonymous but we will do a mass post soon so you can all see what lovely items the animals have received.

To see what we are in need of for the animals at the moment, check out our wishlist at: https://www.amazon.es/hz/wishlist/ls/L8MNSRZP67TK?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much ❤️