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Holly Hedge Sanctuary Registered Charity Number 294606 |
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Holly Hedge Sanctuary was first registered as a charity in 1982, although it's founder, Pauline Leeson, has dedicated her whole life to animal welfare. Until 1992, when kennels were purchased and became Holly Hedge Sanctuary, Pauline worked from her own home and with the support of foster carers. Her aim has always been to provide a safe haven for animals until caring permanent owners can be found and this continues to be the purpose of the charity today. |
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The accommodation at Holly Hedge Sanctuary is of a very high standard and the animals in our care get the best of food, comfort and veterinary treatment when needed. They also get lots of exercise and love. Even so there is still "no place like home" where each one can be someone's special pet. The pressure of life today means not only that there are more animals being given up but that new homes are harder to find. However we are not willing to compromise the high standards we expect and our re-homing policies have been set, with the benefit of years of experience, to maximise the chances of the animals staying with their new owners for life. Although some people are upset that they do not meet the requirements we firmly believe they are in the best interest of the animals in our care. Some have been ill-treated and their lives are just beginning, others are sad to be apart from their owners and are broken hearted. They all need the security of loving homes where they can rebuild their lives and find happiness once more. Sick, badly neglected and elderly animals are placed in foster homes until they can be rehomed, as they benefit from individual attention in a home environment.
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 Sophie & Sadie (inseparable friends) stayed for a while before finding a home of their own. |
 Teebo enjoying a cuddle during his time with us. |
We are almost always able to find homes for elderly dogs and cats, but on the rare occasion that this is not possible, they remain in their foster homes to end their days in peace and comfort. No animal should have to spend their twilight years in an institutionalised environment, especially when they have been dearly loved by their previous owners.
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Needless to say none of this comes cheap - it is a continuous up-hill struggle to raise funds to cope with the ever-increasing numbers of homeless animals who need our help. Many come to us with broken spirits, broken limbs and broken hearts. It is on-going - with your help we can continue to offer a loving, safe haven until they are chosen to be someone's much loved pet.
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 Boo & Emily on their way out for a walk. |
 Having fun in the paddling pool helps to keep cool in the hot summer months. |
Have a look around our site, visit the Virtual Sanctuary to see some of the animals currently staying with us, read about some of our Happy Endings. If you like what you see and would like to make a donation towards ensuring that these helpless creatures have a much brighter future please click here to print a form with all the details you need. If you make a regular donation of at least £1 a month we should be pleased to keep you informed by sending you our twice yearly newsletter.
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