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Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary

Official site for Jacobs Ridge CIO Registered UK Charity No. 1210614 and Jacobs Ridge Sanctuary Ltd (Co Number 16059385)

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LIFE
WITHOUT
FEAR

For those who don’t know, yesterday Spain, Portugal and parts of France had power outages. The whole of Spain had no electricity or mobile coverage from 12.30pm for almost 12 hours.

Thanks to our @vtomanofficial {gifted} and Starlink, we were able to get online to check what was going on and power devices, charge torches etc.

All the shops closed, people were asleep in their cars at petrol stations.
It was crazy to see how dependent we have all become on power but although inconvenient, it was actually nice to be forced to disconnect.

They still aren’t sure about the cause of the outage…does anyone think donkeys were involved? 🤔😂

For those who don’t know, yesterday Spain, Portugal and parts of France had power outages. The whole of Spain had no electricity or mobile coverage from 12.30pm for almost 12 hours.

Thanks to our @vtomanofficial {gifted} and Starlink, we were able to get online to check what was going on and power devices, charge torches etc.

All the shops closed, people were asleep in their cars at petrol stations.
It was crazy to see how dependent we have all become on power but although inconvenient, it was actually nice to be forced to disconnect.

They still aren’t sure about the cause of the outage…does anyone think donkeys were involved? 🤔😂

Dentist visit!

Today 5 of the horses were sedated and had their teeth floated by our vet, Ana.
Dakota, Woody, Jacob, Verity and Spirit all needed a little bit of dental work to keep their mouths healthy ✨

Unlike human teeth, horse teeth continously grow throughout their life! The domestic horse diet is softer than that of a wild horse and so they need a little bit of dental work now and then to file down any sharp points to ensure they can eat properly and are pain free.

Gracias a @acs.vet por hoy! 🙏🏻

To help us with ongoing costs you can become a Patron at ✨LINK IN BIO✨ where you will also be a part of an exclusive membership-only JR family and receive firsthand updates and other bonuses 🥰

Thank you all for your support! ❤️

Dentist visit!

Today 5 of the horses were sedated and had their teeth floated by our vet, Ana.
Dakota, Woody, Jacob, Verity and Spirit all needed a little bit of dental work to keep their mouths healthy ✨

Unlike human teeth, horse teeth continously grow throughout their life! The domestic horse diet is softer than that of a wild horse and so they need a little bit of dental work now and then to file down any sharp points to ensure they can eat properly and are pain free.

Gracias a @acs.vet por hoy! 🙏🏻

To help us with ongoing costs you can become a Patron at ✨LINK IN BIO✨ where you will also be a part of an exclusive membership-only JR family and receive firsthand updates and other bonuses 🥰

Thank you all for your support! ❤️

Meet Captain Jack (Sparrow)!

This tiny nestling was found on the ground beneath a roof where the sparrows nest in the gutters- too high up and crowded to safely return him to the right one. With a lot of cats as well, it was too risky to construct a makeshift nest for him nearby.

With his eyes still closed and no feathers, he wouldn’t have survived long alone but luckily he did have a safe landing on a dog blanket below (where thankfully the dogs didn’t spot him!)

Now safe in our care, Captain Jack is warm, responsive, and eating like a champ! We’re taking it day at a time but he seems to be doing well.

If you ever find a nestling:
• Try to return it to the original nest if you can spot it (Don’t worry birds won’t reject their babies due to human scent)
• If the nest can’t be found or safely reached (like in Jack’s case), contact a licensed wildlife carer or sanctuary
• Meanwhile, keep the chick warm, quiet, and safe and don’t feed unless you’ve been advised how.

Welcome aboard, Captain Jack!

Meet Captain Jack (Sparrow)!

This tiny nestling was found on the ground beneath a roof where the sparrows nest in the gutters- too high up and crowded to safely return him to the right one. With a lot of cats as well, it was too risky to construct a makeshift nest for him nearby.

With his eyes still closed and no feathers, he wouldn’t have survived long alone but luckily he did have a safe landing on a dog blanket below (where thankfully the dogs didn’t spot him!)

Now safe in our care, Captain Jack is warm, responsive, and eating like a champ! We’re taking it day at a time but he seems to be doing well.

If you ever find a nestling:
• Try to return it to the original nest if you can spot it (Don’t worry birds won’t reject their babies due to human scent)
• If the nest can’t be found or safely reached (like in Jack’s case), contact a licensed wildlife carer or sanctuary
• Meanwhile, keep the chick warm, quiet, and safe and don’t feed unless you’ve been advised how.

Welcome aboard, Captain Jack!

Thank you for all of the wonderful wishlist items recently received:

Smart bones, Cat scratch board, 2x dog toys, can lids, CBD oil, laundry detergent, cat and dog food tins, 2x boxes kitten food for Onyx, Liquid cat treats, urinary food all from Christine ❤️

Thank you so much Christine and everybody who donates from our wish list!

Our most needed items right now are:
🩹 Gauze for wound cleaning/wrapping
🩹 Bandages for Timo
🧤 Medical gloves
🐈‍⬛ Digestive food for Mog
🐈‍⬛ Dry food for Onyx
🐕 Chews for dogs

You can peruse our wishlist (LINK IN BIO)

We really appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you. Thank you all for the kind gifts, donations and encouragement ❤️

Thanks also to @ami_pet_food for helping us to keep the dogs and cats fed and healthy 💚

Thank you for all of the wonderful wishlist items recently received:

Smart bones, Cat scratch board, 2x dog toys, can lids, CBD oil, laundry detergent, cat and dog food tins, 2x boxes kitten food for Onyx, Liquid cat treats, urinary food all from Christine ❤️

Thank you so much Christine and everybody who donates from our wish list!

Our most needed items right now are:
🩹 Gauze for wound cleaning/wrapping
🩹 Bandages for Timo
🧤 Medical gloves
🐈‍⬛ Digestive food for Mog
🐈‍⬛ Dry food for Onyx
🐕 Chews for dogs

You can peruse our wishlist (LINK IN BIO)

We really appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you. Thank you all for the kind gifts, donations and encouragement ❤️

Thanks also to @ami_pet_food for helping us to keep the dogs and cats fed and healthy 💚

We are sad to share the news that this week we lost Julius, a month and a half after his diagnosis of an oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Julius was finding it increasingly difficult to eat and was rapidly dropping weight. We had him put to sleep at the Sanctuary on Monday. He was aged 8-9. In the days before, although he was barely able to eat, he was still interacting with the herd but it was clear that he was struggling with pain, despite being on painkillers.

Pigs hide pain very well so it’s never easy to make that decision for them but this was something that would only get worse and it was the most compassionate decision we could have made for him.

Thank you to those who donated supplements and supported us through vet bills for him plus all of the general donations which have helped care for him over the years. He had a few issues over the years and even had an eye injury at one point (hence the eye patch).

He was a very cute and gentle pig and we miss seeing his sweet face looking up at us every feed time.

Run free little buddy, we love you ❤️‍🩹🐽🌈

We are sad to share the news that this week we lost Julius, a month and a half after his diagnosis of an oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Julius was finding it increasingly difficult to eat and was rapidly dropping weight. We had him put to sleep at the Sanctuary on Monday. He was aged 8-9. In the days before, although he was barely able to eat, he was still interacting with the herd but it was clear that he was struggling with pain, despite being on painkillers.

Pigs hide pain very well so it’s never easy to make that decision for them but this was something that would only get worse and it was the most compassionate decision we could have made for him.

Thank you to those who donated supplements and supported us through vet bills for him plus all of the general donations which have helped care for him over the years. He had a few issues over the years and even had an eye injury at one point (hence the eye patch).

He was a very cute and gentle pig and we miss seeing his sweet face looking up at us every feed time.

Run free little buddy, we love you ❤️‍🩹🐽🌈

Looking for a holiday with a difference?

Join us at Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary in sunny (cannot guarantee sun but I like your chances) Spain for a life-changing experience! Spend a week in May, June, September, or October this year connecting with over 140 rescued animals, while making a real difference in their lives.

💚 What’s included?
✨ Comfortable glamping-style tent accommodation
✨ Unlimited access to swimming pool and relaxation areas
✨ WiFi
✨ Delicious plant based meals prepared fresh
✨ Optional local adventures to explore the stunning surroundings

🐾 Whether you’re mucking in with light daily tasks (tailored to your abilities) or simply bonding with the animals, every moment is meaningful. And trust us- the more you put in, the more rewarding it gets!

No experience needed. Just bring your passion, and we’ll handle the rest.

Ready for a holiday that touches your soul? Head to jacobsridge.com/volunteers to learn more and book your spot!

Spaces fill fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. 🐴🐷

Tag a friend who would stay a week with Ronnie the donkey in their tent! 😆 (Only kidding- donkeys in tents not actually allowed, they aren’t potty trained 💩🙊)

Looking for a holiday with a difference?

Join us at Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary in sunny (cannot guarantee sun but I like your chances) Spain for a life-changing experience! Spend a week in May, June, September, or October this year connecting with over 140 rescued animals, while making a real difference in their lives.

💚 What’s included?
✨ Comfortable glamping-style tent accommodation
✨ Unlimited access to swimming pool and relaxation areas
✨ WiFi
✨ Delicious plant based meals prepared fresh
✨ Optional local adventures to explore the stunning surroundings

🐾 Whether you’re mucking in with light daily tasks (tailored to your abilities) or simply bonding with the animals, every moment is meaningful. And trust us- the more you put in, the more rewarding it gets!

No experience needed. Just bring your passion, and we’ll handle the rest.

Ready for a holiday that touches your soul? Head to jacobsridge.com/volunteers to learn more and book your spot!

Spaces fill fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. 🐴🐷

Tag a friend who would stay a week with Ronnie the donkey in their tent! 😆 (Only kidding- donkeys in tents not actually allowed, they aren’t potty trained 💩🙊)

We’re getting ready for Summer! ☀️

With the days growing hotter, Timo had a fresh new look to keep him comfortable and tidy. Swipe for a before! What do you think? 😎

-Powered by @ami_pet_food 💚

We’re getting ready for Summer! ☀️

With the days growing hotter, Timo had a fresh new look to keep him comfortable and tidy. Swipe for a before! What do you think? 😎

-Powered by @ami_pet_food 💚

Hurrah! 🙌

You may remember in AUGUST our water pump, which carries water all over the land to the animals, broke.

Due to its age, we needed a completely new one but as the old one didn’t carry the details of its power etc, it took a while to find the correct replacement.

First we had a submersible pump which helped us bring water out of the well to fill up IBC’s to carry water by car and trailer to each enclosure. After about a month, this pump broke and we had to get an above ground one to do the same job but neither pump was powerful enough to pump water all around the land.

Due to holidays, not knowing the specific requirements of the pump and taking a while to find the correct supplier, it has taken until now to have this problem sorted. The first pump our plumber put in wasn’t powerful enough so he worked until late last night putting in the correct replacement which is just as powerful as the original! 🙏🏻

Thank you so much to Jesús for helping us with this problem and for being a 🔝 plumber and doing a great job.

The pump on its own is €650 (minus the labor and of course not including the other pump and IBC’s we had to buy).

We want to say thank you so much to everybody who donated towards the new pump last year! ❤️ It has been difficult without it (especially as it broke in the height of summer) so we are relieved to have a new one and appreciative of the ease it brings to watering the animals! 💦

Hurrah! 🙌

You may remember in AUGUST our water pump, which carries water all over the land to the animals, broke.

Due to its age, we needed a completely new one but as the old one didn’t carry the details of its power etc, it took a while to find the correct replacement.

First we had a submersible pump which helped us bring water out of the well to fill up IBC’s to carry water by car and trailer to each enclosure. After about a month, this pump broke and we had to get an above ground one to do the same job but neither pump was powerful enough to pump water all around the land.

Due to holidays, not knowing the specific requirements of the pump and taking a while to find the correct supplier, it has taken until now to have this problem sorted. The first pump our plumber put in wasn’t powerful enough so he worked until late last night putting in the correct replacement which is just as powerful as the original! 🙏🏻

Thank you so much to Jesús for helping us with this problem and for being a 🔝 plumber and doing a great job.

The pump on its own is €650 (minus the labor and of course not including the other pump and IBC’s we had to buy).

We want to say thank you so much to everybody who donated towards the new pump last year! ❤️ It has been difficult without it (especially as it broke in the height of summer) so we are relieved to have a new one and appreciative of the ease it brings to watering the animals! 💦

Reina enjoying the sun and playing with her toy 🥰

Reina came to us 2 months ago after we were contacted by workers from a nearby petrol station, asking if we could help with an abandoned cat who they had been feeding and offering shelter to.
She had been involved in an accident and the workers were concerned she would get run over.

She quickly recovered from her injuries and although she still has mild gingivitis from the calicivirus she had, she is now eating a lot better.

She is fairly young and a very sweet, affectionate girl who loves all of the other cats, even though sometimes the feeling isn’t mutual!

Thank you all for your support. It enables us to give care to animals in need like Reina 👑

Thank you also to @ami_pet_food for their sponsorship of the cats and dogs 💚

Reina enjoying the sun and playing with her toy 🥰

Reina came to us 2 months ago after we were contacted by workers from a nearby petrol station, asking if we could help with an abandoned cat who they had been feeding and offering shelter to.
She had been involved in an accident and the workers were concerned she would get run over.

She quickly recovered from her injuries and although she still has mild gingivitis from the calicivirus she had, she is now eating a lot better.

She is fairly young and a very sweet, affectionate girl who loves all of the other cats, even though sometimes the feeling isn’t mutual!

Thank you all for your support. It enables us to give care to animals in need like Reina 👑

Thank you also to @ami_pet_food for their sponsorship of the cats and dogs 💚

Julian and Ronnie here, wishing you the best day! 🤓

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel!

Whilst you’re there, please give the video a thumbs up and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss any donkey shenanigans 😎

Julian and Ronnie here, wishing you the best day! 🤓

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel!

Whilst you’re there, please give the video a thumbs up and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss any donkey shenanigans 😎

‼️TW: Graphic Images of tumor.

Hi JR family.
Our little Broccoli pig had surgery on Monday to remove a uterine tumor which grew very large very quickly, resulting in a sudden big, round abdomen.

The tumor, weighing an incredible 19kg, was successfully removed and Broccoli seems to be recovering well. She is isolated from the other pigs whilst she heals so we can easily medicate her, observe her and ensure she gets enough food.

She has been eating small amounts but today seems to have her appetite back and we’re hoping she can join her pig friends again very soon. She surely must be feeling a lot better now that the tumor has been removed and she is recovering from the surgery.

With over 140 animals in our care, sometimes it feels like we’re constantly on our toes! But seeing animals like Broccoli pull through reminds us exactly why we do this and why it’s so important to stay vigilant to the needs of the animals.

Broccoli’s surgery was an unexpected bill of €490 (not including the bills for pre-op scans and tests). As we already have some fundraisers ongoing, I have reattached the parasite treatment fundraiser here as reaching this goal will help a lot.
I will also leave alternative funding methods below for those who are interested. You’ll also find these links in our bio.

Thank you to @clinicadado for taking good care of her 🩷💚

Thank you so much for your support and we will keep you posted on Broccoli’s recovery 🙏🏻🐽

PayPal donate: www.paypal.me/jacobsridge
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacobsridge
Card donate: www.jacobsridge.com

‼️TW: Graphic Images of tumor.

Hi JR family.
Our little Broccoli pig had surgery on Monday to remove a uterine tumor which grew very large very quickly, resulting in a sudden big, round abdomen.

The tumor, weighing an incredible 19kg, was successfully removed and Broccoli seems to be recovering well. She is isolated from the other pigs whilst she heals so we can easily medicate her, observe her and ensure she gets enough food.

She has been eating small amounts but today seems to have her appetite back and we’re hoping she can join her pig friends again very soon. She surely must be feeling a lot better now that the tumor has been removed and she is recovering from the surgery.

With over 140 animals in our care, sometimes it feels like we’re constantly on our toes! But seeing animals like Broccoli pull through reminds us exactly why we do this and why it’s so important to stay vigilant to the needs of the animals.

Broccoli’s surgery was an unexpected bill of €490 (not including the bills for pre-op scans and tests). As we already have some fundraisers ongoing, I have reattached the parasite treatment fundraiser here as reaching this goal will help a lot.
I will also leave alternative funding methods below for those who are interested. You’ll also find these links in our bio.

Thank you to @clinicadado for taking good care of her 🩷💚

Thank you so much for your support and we will keep you posted on Broccoli’s recovery 🙏🏻🐽

PayPal donate: www.paypal.me/jacobsridge
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacobsridge
Card donate: www.jacobsridge.com

“Look at my new toy!”

So I am trying to fill up a box of toys for all of the dogs to enjoy but Sam destroyed his shoe toy the other day and so when this new one came through, naturally it was his! (although Barney did try to get there first by chewing open the box!)

Thank you Jayne for this 💚

Sam pulled a couple of his stitches as he managed to get his cone off one night. He had to have staples 😖 Otherwise he is mending fine, no infection! He’ll be able to have the cone off in a few days.

Thank you for all of the wonderful wishlist items received:

🐶Joint supplement, Wolfie Smiles, Mjam Mjam cat and dog food- Christine
🐑Plaque off mini bones, Pooper scooper, goat/sheep & pig pellets- anonymous
🐕Bye Bye Plaque Powder- Jayne

This is all a massive help! Sometimes, items disappear off our wishlist yet we don’t receive them, such as CBD oil for Timo. If you send something and don’t notice it appear in a post like this, yet haven’t been contacted by amazon to inform you of an issue, please let us know!

Our most needed items at the moment are parasite treatments for the cats and dogs. For this we have a fundraiser on Instagram. You can also donate at:
www.jacobsridge.com
www.paypal.me/jacobsridge

It’s a big bill of €612, so any help is so appreciated! We know we are fundraising a lot right now but with some recent big vet bills, last month was a hefty one and this one looks set to follow suit 😬

We really appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you. Thank you all for the kind gifts, donations and encouragement ❤️

Thanks also to @ami_pet_food for helping us to keep the dogs and cats fed and healthy 💚

“Look at my new toy!”

So I am trying to fill up a box of toys for all of the dogs to enjoy but Sam destroyed his shoe toy the other day and so when this new one came through, naturally it was his! (although Barney did try to get there first by chewing open the box!)

Thank you Jayne for this 💚

Sam pulled a couple of his stitches as he managed to get his cone off one night. He had to have staples 😖 Otherwise he is mending fine, no infection! He’ll be able to have the cone off in a few days.

Thank you for all of the wonderful wishlist items received:

🐶Joint supplement, Wolfie Smiles, Mjam Mjam cat and dog food- Christine
🐑Plaque off mini bones, Pooper scooper, goat/sheep & pig pellets- anonymous
🐕Bye Bye Plaque Powder- Jayne

This is all a massive help! Sometimes, items disappear off our wishlist yet we don’t receive them, such as CBD oil for Timo. If you send something and don’t notice it appear in a post like this, yet haven’t been contacted by amazon to inform you of an issue, please let us know!

Our most needed items at the moment are parasite treatments for the cats and dogs. For this we have a fundraiser on Instagram. You can also donate at:
www.jacobsridge.com
www.paypal.me/jacobsridge

It’s a big bill of €612, so any help is so appreciated! We know we are fundraising a lot right now but with some recent big vet bills, last month was a hefty one and this one looks set to follow suit 😬

We really appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you. Thank you all for the kind gifts, donations and encouragement ❤️

Thanks also to @ami_pet_food for helping us to keep the dogs and cats fed and healthy 💚

12 years ago, a decision was made which changed the lives of so many. The rescue of 8 starving and pregnant horses catalyzed Jacobs Ridge into the safe haven for over 140 animals that it is today.

None of this would have ever been possible without your support. We continue to strive every day to further improve for the animals and to be able to be a safe space for more animals in their hour of need.

Today we are asking for your help.

With news that our pig residents cannot be situated at our new site, we turned a stressful scenario into a positive one.

We are now fundraising to purchase the original sanctuary site to ensure the safety of the pigs and to turn it into an infirmary for old and disabled animals. Thus expanding Jacobs Ridge into two sites. We can’t do this without your help!

We ask you to donate just 1 dollar (pound or euro etc). If everybody following us donates 1 dollar, we will have enough!

Head to the LINK IN OUR BIO
to donate your dollar now and please share the campaign and ask your friends to do the same 🙏🏻

Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary is at a pivotal moment in its history. Will you be a part of it? ❤️

12 years ago, a decision was made which changed the lives of so many. The rescue of 8 starving and pregnant horses catalyzed Jacobs Ridge into the safe haven for over 140 animals that it is today.

None of this would have ever been possible without your support. We continue to strive every day to further improve for the animals and to be able to be a safe space for more animals in their hour of need.

Today we are asking for your help.

With news that our pig residents cannot be situated at our new site, we turned a stressful scenario into a positive one.

We are now fundraising to purchase the original sanctuary site to ensure the safety of the pigs and to turn it into an infirmary for old and disabled animals. Thus expanding Jacobs Ridge into two sites. We can’t do this without your help!

We ask you to donate just 1 dollar (pound or euro etc). If everybody following us donates 1 dollar, we will have enough!

Head to the LINK IN OUR BIO
to donate your dollar now and please share the campaign and ask your friends to do the same 🙏🏻

Jacobs Ridge Animal Sanctuary is at a pivotal moment in its history. Will you be a part of it? ❤️

When the bartender is taking too long so you just help yourself 😆

Nigel worked up a thirst during his morning amble and found the horses water, although inconvenient, the closest option 💦

When the bartender is taking too long so you just help yourself 😆

Nigel worked up a thirst during his morning amble and found the horses water, although inconvenient, the closest option 💦

Hello JR family!

You may be aware that we have been fundraising to secure the original Jacobs Ridge site to build an infirmary.

Unfortunately it has come to light that many of our US supporters were unable to donate on that platform and also that it doesn´t accept donations from payment platforms like PayPal etc.

We have therefore recreated the fundraiser on GoFundMe. The existing fundraiser will stay open as there are links to it all over the world wide web. We have added the amount already raised onto the GoFundMe fundraiser and will continue to add any donations that come through on the old fundraiser to the new one.

We are so sorry to cause any confusion and inconvenience. We know this is not ideal but we don´t see us achieving the goal on that existing platform and this is really important!

Anyway, check it out and please donate if you can! Remember if you have already donated, your donation has been added as an external donation. Thank you so much everybody for your support and have a fantastic day! ❤️

✨LINK IN BIO✨

Hello JR family!

You may be aware that we have been fundraising to secure the original Jacobs Ridge site to build an infirmary.

Unfortunately it has come to light that many of our US supporters were unable to donate on that platform and also that it doesn´t accept donations from payment platforms like PayPal etc.

We have therefore recreated the fundraiser on GoFundMe. The existing fundraiser will stay open as there are links to it all over the world wide web. We have added the amount already raised onto the GoFundMe fundraiser and will continue to add any donations that come through on the old fundraiser to the new one.

We are so sorry to cause any confusion and inconvenience. We know this is not ideal but we don´t see us achieving the goal on that existing platform and this is really important!

Anyway, check it out and please donate if you can! Remember if you have already donated, your donation has been added as an external donation. Thank you so much everybody for your support and have a fantastic day! ❤️

✨LINK IN BIO✨

How gorgeous does Sam look in the greenery? Spring has finally sprung after a very wet March!

That leads us to another very important topic however…
TICK SEASON! 🦟

This means we are on a very important mission to protect our cats and dogs against parasites 🥊
Whilst they have standard routine protection, this month is a larger bill for parasite control for the cats and dogs. That’s because all of the dogs need new leishmaniasis collars (which aren’t cheap). These collars protect the dogs that don’t have leish from the bite of sandflies. And for the dogs that do have leish? It stops it spreading further.

We have attached a fundraiser to this post to cover our monthly bills for parasite protection JUST for the cats and dogs. The other animals have biannual protection which we will be organising soon.

We need:
Wormer for 19 cats for internal parasites 🪱
Spot-on for 19 cats for external parasites 🪳
Wormer for 8 dogs for internal parasites 🪱
Spot-on for 8 dogs for external parasites 🪳
Collars for 8 dogs for leishmaniasis protection 🦟

We’ve added a fundraiser to this post if you’d like to help us with this bill as it’s going to be a big one! But it’s so important to keep parasites at bay for the overall health of not just the animals but their caretakers too. Thank you for your help ❤️

(We do use natural options when animals are at lower risk but with so many animals, it is so important to stay on top of parasites. Natural alternatives are usually not as effective and so we only use them as preventative measures rather than treatments.)

Huge thanks to @ami_pet_food for keeping our dogs healthy with their top food 💚

How gorgeous does Sam look in the greenery? Spring has finally sprung after a very wet March!

That leads us to another very important topic however…
TICK SEASON! 🦟

This means we are on a very important mission to protect our cats and dogs against parasites 🥊
Whilst they have standard routine protection, this month is a larger bill for parasite control for the cats and dogs. That’s because all of the dogs need new leishmaniasis collars (which aren’t cheap). These collars protect the dogs that don’t have leish from the bite of sandflies. And for the dogs that do have leish? It stops it spreading further.

We have attached a fundraiser to this post to cover our monthly bills for parasite protection JUST for the cats and dogs. The other animals have biannual protection which we will be organising soon.

We need:
Wormer for 19 cats for internal parasites 🪱
Spot-on for 19 cats for external parasites 🪳
Wormer for 8 dogs for internal parasites 🪱
Spot-on for 8 dogs for external parasites 🪳
Collars for 8 dogs for leishmaniasis protection 🦟

We’ve added a fundraiser to this post if you’d like to help us with this bill as it’s going to be a big one! But it’s so important to keep parasites at bay for the overall health of not just the animals but their caretakers too. Thank you for your help ❤️

(We do use natural options when animals are at lower risk but with so many animals, it is so important to stay on top of parasites. Natural alternatives are usually not as effective and so we only use them as preventative measures rather than treatments.)

Huge thanks to @ami_pet_food for keeping our dogs healthy with their top food 💚

SMILE! It’s Sunday! 🤗

Happy Sunday to you all 😚

SMILE! It’s Sunday! 🤗

Happy Sunday to you all 😚

Barney is a happy boy!

Thank you all so much for your recent donations 🤗
We have received:

🧸Bear toy, Mineral lick for horses, chia seeds for pigs- Anonymous
💚Flax flour and nutritional yeast for Julius, probiotics for Sirius, food for Onyx, Spirulina for pigs, kong toy, urinary food for cats, stew for cats- Christine
🐈‍⬛Food for Onyx, dog chews, Ball- Adam
🐕‍🦺Probiotics for Sirius- Willeke
🐗Wire for cutting pig tusks- Joanne
🐈‍⬛ Cat toy for Onyx- Anna

Our most needed items at the moment are:
🐈Wet food for cats
🐕Wet food for dogs
🐕Dog dental sticks
🪥Plaque Off for dogs

You can check out our wishlist: ✨LINK IN BIO✨
to see what we need for the animals. (The wishlist is in Spanish but can be translated into your preferred language by using google chrome). ❤️

Barney is a happy boy!

Thank you all so much for your recent donations 🤗
We have received:

🧸Bear toy, Mineral lick for horses, chia seeds for pigs- Anonymous
💚Flax flour and nutritional yeast for Julius, probiotics for Sirius, food for Onyx, Spirulina for pigs, kong toy, urinary food for cats, stew for cats- Christine
🐈‍⬛Food for Onyx, dog chews, Ball- Adam
🐕‍🦺Probiotics for Sirius- Willeke
🐗Wire for cutting pig tusks- Joanne
🐈‍⬛ Cat toy for Onyx- Anna

Our most needed items at the moment are:
🐈Wet food for cats
🐕Wet food for dogs
🐕Dog dental sticks
🪥Plaque Off for dogs

You can check out our wishlist: ✨LINK IN BIO✨
to see what we need for the animals. (The wishlist is in Spanish but can be translated into your preferred language by using google chrome). ❤️

Steve approves this message 😏

CHECK OUT THE FULL VIDEO ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL and please subscribe whilst you’re there! It’s a completely free way to support the sanctuary and to help the channel grow so more people can benefit from The Donkeys of Chaos.

And please donate if you can to our current fundraiser 🎁LINK IN BIO🎁

Steve approves this message 😏

CHECK OUT THE FULL VIDEO ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL and please subscribe whilst you’re there! It’s a completely free way to support the sanctuary and to help the channel grow so more people can benefit from The Donkeys of Chaos.

And please donate if you can to our current fundraiser 🎁LINK IN BIO🎁

Oh hey cutie!

How adorable is Timo and his little hairdo! 🥰

Timo wants to know…have you entered our UK Spring Raffle yet? Check it out and get your tickets for just £1 each at www.jacobsridge.com/shop 🧡

Timo is powered by @ami_pet_food 💚

Oh hey cutie!

How adorable is Timo and his little hairdo! 🥰

Timo wants to know…have you entered our UK Spring Raffle yet? Check it out and get your tickets for just £1 each at www.jacobsridge.com/shop 🧡

Timo is powered by @ami_pet_food 💚

Now recruiting: VOLUNTEER ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT!

📍Region of Murcia, Spain 🇪🇸

We are looking for a live-in Animal Care Assistant with Immediate start. An amazing experience for the right person 🐴

Please read all the information and apply on our website jacobsridge.com under “Team Recruitment”.

We look forward to hearing from you!

🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️Just looking to volunteer for a week or 2?
Check out our Sanctuary Experience Holidays on our website: www.jacobsridge.com/volunteers
*Unfortunately we are not open for day visits at this time*

Now recruiting: VOLUNTEER ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT!

📍Region of Murcia, Spain 🇪🇸

We are looking for a live-in Animal Care Assistant with Immediate start. An amazing experience for the right person 🐴

Please read all the information and apply on our website jacobsridge.com under “Team Recruitment”.

We look forward to hearing from you!

🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️Just looking to volunteer for a week or 2?
Check out our Sanctuary Experience Holidays on our website: www.jacobsridge.com/volunteers
*Unfortunately we are not open for day visits at this time*

Not your average coffee date…Macario decided to pop in for a coffee whilst we were quietly watching the horses grazing at the bottom of the Sanctuary.

Macario is a curious, affectionate and oftentimes silly donkey. He came to us after his owner died, leaving him alone. Although overnight he stays with Barry the donkey, when they are loose to free roam, he prefers his own company. We think he has probably lived alone most of his life and prefers humans to other equines. We think he would climb into the car if he could! 😆

📣Jacobs Ridge Family! Check out our recent fundraiser, we are building an infirmary!: ✨LINK IN BIO✨
This is super exciting but also extremely urgent. We need to secure the existing Ridge property for the pigs. After securing a larger site to move all of the animals to, we were told the pigs cannot be moved due to new laws surrounding their breed. We can’t continue with the rent and we only have 2 months to raise the money before the property is sold to another buyer. Please help if you can ❤️ If our videos put a smile on your face then pop a little in the pot. If all of our followers across both Facebook and Instagram donated just €1 we would have more than enough to secure the site! Thank you 🙏🏻

Not your average coffee date…Macario decided to pop in for a coffee whilst we were quietly watching the horses grazing at the bottom of the Sanctuary.

Macario is a curious, affectionate and oftentimes silly donkey. He came to us after his owner died, leaving him alone. Although overnight he stays with Barry the donkey, when they are loose to free roam, he prefers his own company. We think he has probably lived alone most of his life and prefers humans to other equines. We think he would climb into the car if he could! 😆

📣Jacobs Ridge Family! Check out our recent fundraiser, we are building an infirmary!: ✨LINK IN BIO✨
This is super exciting but also extremely urgent. We need to secure the existing Ridge property for the pigs. After securing a larger site to move all of the animals to, we were told the pigs cannot be moved due to new laws surrounding their breed. We can’t continue with the rent and we only have 2 months to raise the money before the property is sold to another buyer. Please help if you can ❤️ If our videos put a smile on your face then pop a little in the pot. If all of our followers across both Facebook and Instagram donated just €1 we would have more than enough to secure the site! Thank you 🙏🏻

When you don’t fit but you’re gonna sit anyway 😆 Mog enjoying his new box.

Our fundraiser is now at 6% of the target. Thank you so much to everybody who has been donating for the infirmary. Please check it out here and donate if you can: LINK IN BIO ❤️

Huge thanks to @ami_pet_food for sponsoring our cats and dogs 💚

When you don’t fit but you’re gonna sit anyway 😆 Mog enjoying his new box.

Our fundraiser is now at 6% of the target. Thank you so much to everybody who has been donating for the infirmary. Please check it out here and donate if you can: LINK IN BIO ❤️

Huge thanks to @ami_pet_food for sponsoring our cats and dogs 💚

Brothers: Monty and Mog chilling out in one of their hang out spots.

Mog has recovered well after his obstipation surgery and we’re keeping a close eye on him 🙏🏻

Have you entered our raffle yet? Go to our shop at jacobsridge.com to get your tickets! Just £1 per ticket with all funds going to our fundraiser for the infirmary 🤗 (UK residents only, T’s&C’s apply).

Big thanks to @ami_pet_food for helping to keep our kitties thriving 💚

Brothers: Monty and Mog chilling out in one of their hang out spots.

Mog has recovered well after his obstipation surgery and we’re keeping a close eye on him 🙏🏻

Have you entered our raffle yet? Go to our shop at jacobsridge.com to get your tickets! Just £1 per ticket with all funds going to our fundraiser for the infirmary 🤗 (UK residents only, T’s&C’s apply).

Big thanks to @ami_pet_food for helping to keep our kitties thriving 💚

UK Mother’s Day is a week away! What better way to say “I love you” than with Julian and one of her favourite donkeys of chaos!

Choose a sponsorship of Steve, Ronnie or Barry (or if you’d like a different animal then just let us know) and your Mum will receive a personalised video and sponsorship certificate. Choose the message you would like read out or let Julian ad-lib it (let’s face it, that will probably happen anyway).

Order by Friday 28th to receive in time for Mothers Day. All funds of course go to the sanctuary to support the donkey’s carrot habit 🥕

Go to: www.jacobsridge.com/shop to order now! If you’d like to order for a different event such as a birthday, please include the deadline date ❤️

UK Mother’s Day is a week away! What better way to say “I love you” than with Julian and one of her favourite donkeys of chaos!

Choose a sponsorship of Steve, Ronnie or Barry (or if you’d like a different animal then just let us know) and your Mum will receive a personalised video and sponsorship certificate. Choose the message you would like read out or let Julian ad-lib it (let’s face it, that will probably happen anyway).

Order by Friday 28th to receive in time for Mothers Day. All funds of course go to the sanctuary to support the donkey’s carrot habit 🥕

Go to: www.jacobsridge.com/shop to order now! If you’d like to order for a different event such as a birthday, please include the deadline date ❤️

Our little pot belly, Broccoli, very suddenly has a bigger pot belly than usual!

We’ve had to wait a couple of weeks for the vet to be available to see her. This isn’t something a pig vet can address on site and only one vet at our regular clinic has experience in treating pigs and often deals with ours when these sorts of situations arise.

An xray showed a mass of sorts but it’s unclear of the origin. She is also full of liquid, which the body is generating as a result, and this is preventing a clear view on the xray. Her bloods are clear except for a slight anemia which is due to her eating less.

She is going to require a CAT scan at a specialist hospital for which we have to wait until Monday to be able to make an appointment. Then we will be able to see exactly where the mass is and if it can be operated on.

In the meantime she is separated with another pig and we are working on keeping her strong with lots of tasty snacks and some iron supplement.
She is likely in a lot of discomfort so we are hoping for a resolution for her as soon as possible, however that looks like.

Do keep her in your thoughts and we will keep you updated 🐽

Please consider donating to our current fundraiser:
✨LINK IN BIO✨
We have just 44 days to secure the Ridge site for the pigs. Thank you everybody who has donated so far 🙏🏻

As always, thank you for your support 🩷

Our little pot belly, Broccoli, very suddenly has a bigger pot belly than usual!

We’ve had to wait a couple of weeks for the vet to be available to see her. This isn’t something a pig vet can address on site and only one vet at our regular clinic has experience in treating pigs and often deals with ours when these sorts of situations arise.

An xray showed a mass of sorts but it’s unclear of the origin. She is also full of liquid, which the body is generating as a result, and this is preventing a clear view on the xray. Her bloods are clear except for a slight anemia which is due to her eating less.

She is going to require a CAT scan at a specialist hospital for which we have to wait until Monday to be able to make an appointment. Then we will be able to see exactly where the mass is and if it can be operated on.

In the meantime she is separated with another pig and we are working on keeping her strong with lots of tasty snacks and some iron supplement.
She is likely in a lot of discomfort so we are hoping for a resolution for her as soon as possible, however that looks like.

Do keep her in your thoughts and we will keep you updated 🐽

Please consider donating to our current fundraiser:
✨LINK IN BIO✨
We have just 44 days to secure the Ridge site for the pigs. Thank you everybody who has donated so far 🙏🏻

As always, thank you for your support 🩷

Thank you all for your donations for Zorro. We’ve raised enough to pay off yesterdays bill and also our preexisting bill with the vets.

From scruffy and malnourished to a slightly healthier and happier version, although only for a while. The love and care we gave him was only made possible because of all of you.

Thank you for your kind comments. It’s too hard to read them all but we feel your love 🖤🐈‍⬛

Thank you all for your donations for Zorro. We’ve raised enough to pay off yesterdays bill and also our preexisting bill with the vets.

From scruffy and malnourished to a slightly healthier and happier version, although only for a while. The love and care we gave him was only made possible because of all of you.

Thank you for your kind comments. It’s too hard to read them all but we feel your love 🖤🐈‍⬛

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