A Heartbreaking Discovery It’s been a year since Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary rescued a flock of hens from severe neglect — and what a transformation it’s been! Last year, the sanctuary received a call from a concerned landlord. A tenant...
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Can you help Archie-Pup this Christmas?
This Christmas, we are asking you to open your hearts for the smallest, bravest little soul - Archie, pictured, had a terrible case of mange, he came to us in such a heartbreaking state. Just a wee pup, his skin...
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Rudy the Rascal: From Tiny Lamb to Mischief-Maker!
A Fragile Beginning Rudy arrived at the sanctuary in May as a very weak lamb, unable to walk. A kind member of the public had spotted him alone in a field and brought him home for the weekend while checking...
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🐶🎄 Festive Doggy Photoshoots — Tails are Wagging!
Our festive doggy photoshoots are going down a storm, with paws, tails, and tongues all wagging in excitement! 🎅🐾 There are still a few slots left from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th December — don’t let your furry friend miss...
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Our beautiful new HQ and Charity Shop
Our Riverway Head Office had reached bursting point — quite literally, with donations stacked all the way to the ceiling! It became clear that we urgently needed a larger space. Then, just when we needed it most, the County Press...
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What a Lucky Pigeon!
We received a call from a very shocked woman after a pigeon suddenly dropped from inside her chimney—narrowly missing a freshly lit fire and escaping with only singed tail feathers. It seems the poor bird had fallen down the chimney...
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Tails Wagging Thanks to Vecta House!
All of us at Friends of the Animals would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful residents, families, and staff of Vecta House Care Home for your incredible pet food collection in support of our Charity. We...
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REN (formerly Rex) Has Been Adopted!
Ren has officially found his forever home — an active family (not that he gave them much choice!) who have the energy to keep up with his big personality. It took a few weeks of meet-and-greets and time spent in...
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Meet Tuppence – The Golden Paws Club
Tuppence is a tiny Chihuahua with a huge heart. At 14 years old, she and her beloved son Pepper suddenly found themselves without a home after their owner passed away—through no fault of their own. Becky, their long-term foster mum,...
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An astounding donation – A Special Thank You to Keith Coomber and The Needles Lodge of Freemasons
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Keith Coomber and The Needles Lodge of Freemasons for their extraordinary fundraising efforts. Keith has not only met but exceeded his fundraising goal, with an astounding total of £6,000 raised! This...
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Nina – Rest in Peace
Although Nina was with us for only a short time, we had no way of knowing about the long-term health issues she carried. What we did know was that she was a vibrant little soul — a loving ball of...
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Meet Marley – the Golden Paws Club…
13-year old Marley came to us in quite a state—everyone thought his fur was black, but it turned out he was just incredibly dirty! After a much-needed grooming session, he went to stay with his foster family, a loving mother-and-son...
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Meet the Golden Paws Club..
This special pack of dogs all have ongoing medical needs or are a bit old which make adoption difficult - they are the Golden Paws Club and live in long-term foster homes.. With their ongoing medical needs, these precious dogs...
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Micky Has Been Adopted!
After spending a few months in foster care, a truly wonderful forever home has been found for Micky. As a Jack Russell with all the classic Jack Russell traits, we knew he needed a home that really understood him. When...
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From Riverway to Reunion: George Comes Home
WHAT A STORY! We recently spotted a cat wandering in our Riverway car park. As it’s an industrial estate with no nearby housing, we wondered whether this was a lost or abandoned cat. Having reunited “Riverway Bob” with his family...
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THANK YOU to: Pets at Home and the Pets Foundation
A HUGE thank you to Pets at Home – Isle of Wight and the Pets Foundation for the wonderful pallet of food and for their continued support. Your generosity enables us to do so much for the community and for...
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Update on Simba’s appeal: Donate and be Part of Simba’s Healing Journey
Help Simba heal and find his second chance.. November 25' Update: Our wonderful community of supporters paid for surgery to correct Simba's painful condition where his eye lashes were constantly scratching his eyeballs and for him to be neutered -...
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The backbone of what we do…
SHOUTOUT TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers and staff supporting our work.From those who respond to injured wildlife, to others who give their time and energy in our charity shop — every single...
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Amazing Grace
Grace has finally found her furever happy place. Update on Grace - smiling from ear to ear. It’s just over a year since Grace came into our care in an emergency situation. A couple we approached to foster her immediately...
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Ruby’s furever home.
Ruby's found her furever home! Nine-year-young Ruby has officially found her forever home — and she couldn’t be more loved by her new family. Her journey began as a foster placement with the intention of adopting, but it didn’t take...
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Every animal we rescue, every life we save, is only possible because of your generosity. Your support provides urgent medical care, food, and safe homes for animals in desperate need.
We can’t do it without you. Click below to make a difference today!
Foster carers required!
Could you provide a short term home for one of our rescue animals? Are you based on the IOW?
If the answer is ‘YES’ we’d love to hear from you.
We will provide everything you need and cover all costs during their stay.
You can make a real difference to an animal that needs a safe haven whilst we find their forever home!
If you live on the Isle of Wight and would like more information please call us on 01983 522 511.