World Veterinary Day is an annual celebration held to highlight the contributions of veterinarians to society. This day typically falls on the last Saturday of April each year. Veterinary professionals play a crucial role in safeguarding animal health, ensuring the welfare of animals, preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases, and promoting public health. Date: April […]
This Growing Lark | My Shetland
I am learning so much at Turriefield, where I volunteer when they need me to help. These are “my” tomato plants that we transplanted from their little starter pots to bigger pots yesterday. Once we had repotted nearly 100 plants, we took them down to the polytunnel and put them under a light on top […]
My Old Man
It was a bright morning so I went out with the big camera to see who I could see. These three were enjoying the Spring sunshine. Dear old Haakon – he’s 30 this year. His birthday is 10th May 1994. I have the notes from my original phone call with his breeder all those years […]
Triple Your Gift! – Animal Place
Will you help ring in the New Year with a win for animals like Cocomel? Right now, your donation triples for Cocomel and the Rescue Medical Fund. To know Cocomel is to know kindness and gentleness. Cocomel was born at a farm that lacked both. My best guess is Cocomel was born a twin to […]
Passing the Baton – Animal Place
Dear Cherished Supporters of Animal Place, I’m excited to share some significant news from our beloved sanctuary. After a rewarding 35-year tenure as the Executive Director of Animal Place, a new chapter unfolds for me. I’m transitioning to the role of Board President! This change isn’t a farewell; rather, it’s an opportunity for me […]
Coco Has Cancer – Be her Hero
Meet Coco, a resilient 6-year-old Nigerian Dwarf goat who has defied the odds and found her way to us at Animal Place. Her life journey has been marked by hardship, but you can rewrite her story into one of love and compassion. For the first five years of her life, Coco was kept pregnant so […]
Easter in the Valley 2024
The Easter long weekend was a busy time in the Valley! We had wonderful catch ups with friends and family, and a great Easter morning tea with the volunteer team, including voli Emma who was visiting from her new home in QLD. There were plates of hot cross buns, carrot cake and even savoury Easter […]
Build Graze Boxes! – Animal Place
Spring has sprung and Trixie needs some special enrichment during flock-down. You might be asking, “what is flock-down?” In 2022, an avian influenza outbreak devastating wild & domestic birds in Europe made its way to North America. Since then, more than 80 million domestic birds and millions of wild birds have died or been killed […]
Avian “bird flu” outbreak strikes dairy farms across the nation
The Type A H5N1 virus, commonly known as “avian flu” or “bird flu,” has spread from chicken and hen farms to dairy facilities across the nation. The latest developments have left dairy consumers wondering whether their morning glasses of milk are safe to consume–and whether humans could be infected next. Eight U.S. states have reported […]
Avian Influenza Alert: Understanding the Risks and Taking Action
Recent reports have highlighted the concerning spread of avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, which has been a persistent threat in the United States since 2022. This highly virulent strain has led to significant mortality rates across various species, requiring increased awareness and precautionary measures. The Impact Instances of avian influenza have been devastating, with […]