New law to protect farm animals: what every dog owner needs to know
If you love walking your dog in the countryside, you’re not alone. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures – fresh air, open space, and a happy dog exploring the world. But from 18 March 2026, a new law has come into force in England and Wales that every dog owner...
Top tips for walking your dog at night
Top tips for walking your dog at night Walking your dog at night can be a peaceful experience, but it does come with extra challenges that need awareness and planning. The reduced visibility, quieter roads, nocturnal wildlife activity and shadowy environments all...
Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025
This Christmas, why not give a gift that spreads joy and supports a wonderful cause. Many of our supporters know Ferne as the home of over 300 rescued animals, but we also have seven charity shops, a gift shop at the sanctuary, an eBay store with over 1,500 items, and...
Celebrating 50 years at our Wambrook home
This year marks a very special milestone: we’ve been based at our beautiful site at Wambrook in Somerset for 50 years, having moved here in 1975. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on half a century of caring, evolving, and serving animals in need and to look...
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