I love spending time out of the office and getting to see the RSPCA in action. This week, I am travelling to Shrewsbury to meet the staff and four-legged residents of Gonsal Farm in the stunning Shropshire countryside.
The centre looks after dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and horses to name just a few and can have up to 150 animals in its care at any one time.
Most of the animals that come into the centre have been rescued from the horrors of neglect and bad treatment by their previous owners. The dedicated staff spend weeks – sometimes even months – preparing them for a new life and a second chance by rebuilding their trust and confidence around people.
Gonsal Farm was one of the RSPCA centres which looked after and helped to rehome horses rescued from Spindle Farm in Amersham. This was one of the biggest cases the RSPCA has ever been involved in when more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys were rescued from horrific conditions. More information on this case is on our website - http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/horses/amershamappeal
The animals at Gonsal Farm are looking for someone to give them a new home. If you think you can help call 0300 123 0753 or email GonsalFarm@rspca.org.uk
It costs the RSPCA over £2,400 a day to run Gonsal Farm Animal Centre which is funded purely through donations by members of the public. If you think you can help, log onto http://www.rspca.org.uk/donate
Catch up with my blog next week to see how I got on at Gonsal!
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