Did you know farm animals get bored just as humans or companion pets do? Boredom is distressing and damaging in humans and it's the same for animals.  No matter how smart they are, if boredom continues over a long period of time, serious negative consequences may...

The 5th June is World Environment Day.  Caring for the planet is a shared responsibility and every one of us can do something to ensure we all make a positive difference.  We are committed to protecting our local wildlife through our rescue and rehabilitation work,...

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO SAVE A KITTEN AND FRESHFIELDS COMMUNITY CAME THROUGH! In the first days of September, a tiny, underweight little scrap of fur and bones was brought to the Liverpool cattery. She weighed 124g: the same as a small apple. No-one thought she would...

This story is about one of the worst situations we have encountered in our years of rescue and rehoming work. What follows is the side of our work that many do not see, and which is often a reality for our incredible staff and volunteers. It is a look at the huge...

What is neutering? Neutering is a surgical procedure, that both male and female rabbits can have. In females the ovaries and womb are removed to stop any risk of unwanted pregnancy.  In males, their testicles are removed this causes testosterone levels to fall. Should...

Finally, on June 27th, long-term resident Winston trotted out of Freshfields to his very own forever home. As you will imagine, emotions at the rescue centre ran high with joy for our four-legged friend. Winston first arrived with us in 2014. Emotionally damaged by...