Adopting an animal enables you to participate, as a valued friend, in the work of SPEAR

Adopt one of our special animals for only £12 per year

 By adopting an animal you are making a valuable contribution to the excellent veterinary and nursing care which our animals receive, together with nutritious food, giving them the best quality of life possible. Your contribution enables us to release funds to help other animals in need. In this way our permanent residents can help in the rescue and care of other sick, neglected or cruelly treated animals and also help those whose loving owners can no longer look after them.

For further information please email Karen Gray our Adoption Secretary at karengg@fsmail.net .

Please click to download an Adoption Form  

Sadly, we recently lost Bodie one of our adoption horses. Click here to see our tribute to Bodie

Here are some of the animals available for adoption: 

 

 Pumpkin , born in 2005, was found wandering in a village. Following a near collision in traffic, and chased by dogs, he was admitted to SPEAR. No-one came forward to claim him. This tiny pony is very bold and brave for his size and is a loveable little chap.

 

Jasper, born in 1996, was carried into the yard. 11months old, unable to walk due to near fatal hydration and emaciation. He was turned and lifted to his feet every 4 hours for 6 weeks. Miraculously he made a full recovery and at 8 years old became champion working hunter pony. He is extremely friendly and adores meeting people. See more on Jasper's Page.

 

 

 
Sergeant Lemon, (seen here with Pumpkin) born in 1989, is a handsome ex-racehore. Lemon was found abandoned in Wales and in a very poor condition. He responded well to treatment and was rehabilitated into work and fostered. However, he suffered a panic attack at his first show. Happily retired, Lemon has flourished, leading a quiet and peaceful life at SPEAR. 

   

Teddy is an 8 year old Leopard-Spotted miniature Pony Gelding. He was an emergency admission case. In a dreadful state, he required 24-hour nursing care and daily veterinary treatment. A successful prosecution case, Teddy is a very sweet pony.

 

 

Barney is a nine year old neutered Billy Goat, coffee and cream in colour. He was found starving and emaciated. Now a large, strong and very greedy goat, with a BIG personality, he lives with goat companions Wallace, Thelma, Harry and Henry.

 

 
Pansy is a twenty six year old chocolate-brown donkey. Living alone before she came to SPEAR, she soon adapted to a busy yard. She is a permanent resident as she has health problems and needs to be carefully monitored. A pretty donkey with long furry ears.
 
 
Jilly, Jaz, Joy and Jelly-Bean our flock of sheep were born in 2008. They were in a pitiful state when they were admitted to SPEAR. A concerned member of the public had purchased them out of pity. They were thin and weak, but recovered following months of veterinary treatment and proper feeding. They have all become friendly through frequent human contact.
 

 

 

Peppa and George our Kunekune Piglets came to us from a Veterinary practice where they had been taken by their previous owners who no longer wanted them because of a skin condition. They were successfully treated and given a permanent home by SPEAR. They are both very friendly and very greedy! They come to call, will sit for their food, love being brushed and when their backs and sides are rubbed, lie down to have their tummies rubbed too. They are a delightful, cheeky pair.