Alabama Rot – Information for dog owners

Alabama Rot – Information for dog owners

A dog in the Westcountry has been struck down by this flesh-eating dog disease, Alabama Rot (CRGV).  This is a disease caused by damage to blood vessels which blocks them and can ultimately lead to damage of the affected tissue.  In the skin, this causes ulceration,...
Christmas Appeal

Christmas Appeal

Can you spare five minutes? Ellie, a gorgeous three-year-old Beagle, arrived at Ferne in one of the worst conditions we have ever seen. She had been rescued from a Puppy Farm and was terrified of human touch and voices, confused and distraught by space that she could...

Summer Grand Draw 2016 – Winners

Our 2016 Summer Grand Draw received amazing support. Congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part! Summer Grand Draw 2016 – Winners 3 Day Camper Adventure                                   Phill Sandford, Yeovil  (Ticket...
Dogs and heatstroke – Signs and Treatment

Dogs and heatstroke – Signs and Treatment

How to avoid it and how to treat it… Did you know… that an animal left in a hot car could die in as little as 20 minutes from heatstroke? How to avoid your pet getting heatstroke… Never leave pets in cars, conservatories or caravans, not even for a short time. This...
Please help Poppy!

Please help Poppy!

Poppy is no ordinary dog. She has an extraordinary zest for life which is really quite inexplicable given the pain she has been putting up with for quite some time now.  In addition to this, poor Poppy has also been passed from pillar to post by a series of owners in...
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