Meet Our Animals

From gentle heavy horses to curious smaller animals, every resident at our sanctuary has their own story. Here, they are given the time, care, and respect they need to live calmly and safely.

A Safe Home for Life

Our sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals, each with their own history, needs, and personality. Some arrive requiring specialist care, while others simply need a safe and stable place to live out their days.

We do not operate as a traditional rehoming centre. Instead, we focus on providing lifelong sanctuary, ensuring every animal can live comfortably, calmly, and with dignity — often for the rest of their lives.

Two fluffy alpacas with light-coloured fur stand on green grass near a fence. One wears a blue headcollar, and the other a red headcollar. Trees and a bright blue sky are in the background.

The Animals in Our Care

Every animal at our sanctuary has different needs, personalities, and past experiences. Our care is shaped around them — never the other way around.

Heavy Horses

Heavy horses are at the heart of our sanctuary. Many of our residents have worked hard lives before coming to us and now enjoy a slower pace, familiar routines, and gentle companionship. Each horse is cared for as an individual, with close attention given to their comfort, health, and wellbeing, allowing them to enjoy a calm and settled life.

Other Large Animals

Alongside our horses, we care for animals such as alpacas, llamas, goats, and other larger residents. Each brings their own character to the sanctuary and often forms strong bonds with both people and fellow animals. Their care is adapted to suit their needs, ensuring they have appropriate space, companionship, and a calm environment where they can thrive.

Small & unusual residents

Our sanctuary is also home to a range of smaller and less traditional residents, including pigs, ferrets, birds of prey, and other animals in need of care. Some require specialist handling or quieter surroundings, and we adapt our approach to suit each one — always prioritising safety, comfort, and stability.
A black and white goat stands on a wooden ramp in a grassy field, with a small white shed and wooden fence in the background on a sunny day.

Sponsor an animal

Sponsoring an animal is a special way to support the sanctuary while forming a personal connection with one of our residents. Whether it’s a gift for someone else or a meaningful way to give back, animal sponsorship helps provide daily care, food, and ongoing support.

Many of the animals in our care have come to us to retire and will remain at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. Sponsorship plays a vital role in helping us give them the comfort, stability, and routine they need to live safely and happily.

As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your chosen animal and, where possible, meet them at a pre-arranged time during the year — creating a lasting and rewarding connection.

Animal Fact File

Browse our handy collection of animal fact files, with comprehensive guides on how to care for various breeds of animal.

Our Past Residents

A natural part of caring for animals is saying goodbye. While the loss of a resident is always felt deeply, the memories they leave behind remain an important part of our sanctuary’s story.

Each animal who has lived here has been loved, cared for, and respected. Though they may no longer be with us, they are never forgotten.

We are especially proud to have been home to Cracker and Wandle Goliath (Golly), both recognised as the tallest Shire horses in the world. Their presence touched many lives, and their legacy continues to be remembered here at the sanctuary. Learn more about them below.