Willows Animal Sanctuary
Willows Animal Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
History
Willows Animal Sanctuary was founded, on a 54-acre plot, in 1999.[1][2]
Events since 2010
In 2011 there was concern for the finances at Willows Animal Sanctuary.[3] This was eased with patronage from Paul Rodgers[4] who arranged a number of benefit gigs to raise funds for the sanctuary, including one at the Royal Albert Hall.[5]
In 2013, Willows Animal Sanctuary returned to a farmer a lamb which he claimed was his. It had been found and rescued from drowning in a stream by a schoolgirl who subsequently requested it be homed at the sanctuary, where it had proved to be a popular animal.[6][7]
In 2015 Willows Animal Sanctuary joined with 3 other sanctuaries in the region (the New Arc centre at Ellon, the Blaikiewell Animal Sanctuary at Maryculter, and Halfpenny Farm in Kintore) to form a new umbrella group called 'REACH', to stand up for the wellbeing of animals in need.[2]
Animals
Willows Animal Sanctuary permanently houses over 300 rescued animals of multiple species. ('Nearly 400' according to one source).[8] These include horses, llamas, donkeys and 55 cats.[9] Some animals from the sanctuary are used for therapy and in some cases visit local hospitals.[1]
Animal Assisted Therapy unit
Willows Animal Sanctuary's Animal Assisted Therapy unit has been in operation, working with vulnerable people,[6] in conjunction with the local authority at least since 2003.[10][11] In 2017 Willows was described as having a service level agreement with Aberdeenshire Council in this field.[12]
References
- ^ a b Charitable status listing for Willows at oscr.org.uk Accessed 26 February 2017
- ^ a b Blair Dingwall, May 28, 2015: Aberdeenshire animal sanctuaries caring for 1,000 animals pull together, at pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ Victoria Weldon, 15 Oct 2011: Funding crisis sparks fear of cull at animal sanctuary Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ 7 June 2012: Willows New Patrons – Paul Rodgers And Cynthia Kereluk, at aberdeenvoice.com Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ 5 September 2014: Paul Rodgers Royal Albert Hall Show To Benefit Willows, at aberdeenvoice.com Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ a b 23 April 2013: Rescued lamb 'River' being returned to farmer, at bbc.co.uk/news Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ FRANK URQUHART 19 April 2013: Rescued lamb at centre of custody battle, at scotsman.com/news Accessed 4 March 2017
- ^ Willows Animal Sanctuary listing at moggies.co.uk Accessed 24 February 2017
- ^ Willows Animal Sanctuary at visitscotland.com Accessed 24 February 2017
- ^ Christine Cant: Committee minutes from 20/11/2003 (similar exists from 2 March 2006) noting Service Level Agreement with Willows, at committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk (found via google) Accessed 26 February 2017
- ^ Willows Animal Sanctuary in list of Therapy units, 23 May 2016, at grampiancaredata.gov.uk Retrieved 26 February 2017
- ^ Articles • Lifestyle • Places • Spotlight: Willows Animal Sanctuary & Assisted Therapy Unit – Aberdeen at thetartancarrot.co.uk, accessed 28 April 2018