Memory Tree
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a heart for our memory tree.
We managed to raise an amazing £1298 in total, and we’re sure you’ll agree that the tree looked fantastic.
Charity Shops
The two charity shops have been something of a mixed bag this year.
Our little shop in Pickering continues to earn its keep, and we’d like to thank everyone who has donated and purchased items – you are amazing. And of course we must give a special thanks to our manager Emma, without whom there would be no shop.
The Pickering shop is currently closed for the Christmas and New Year period, but will reopen on the 6th January; we hope to see you there.
Sadly, the Nairn shop has not been blessed with the same good fortune. It’s been a difficult year – a great first 6 months, yes – but since then we’ve had issues with the roof, and staff illness. When combined with rising costs, it became apparent that it was no longer viable to keep the shop open. So, with a very heavy heart, we made the decision to close a few days ago.
Thank you to everyone that was involved this year; donors, customers, volunteers, and those who supported us in other ways. There will be a closing down sale next week, on the 3rd/ 4th January. Donations for the animals can still be made at the farm.
Both Deb and former shop manager Hazel wish you all the very best for 2025.
If anyone is interested is taking over the shop, please ring Deb on 07974 960684
Tinkerbell
Many of you will know that Tinkerbell, one of our long-term residents, hasn’t exactly been 100% recently.
She’s been in and out of the vets a few times since the beginning of this month – we weren’t sure what was up with her at first, and was hoping it was just a nasty infection, but we have now found out she has a tumour on her side.
We’re absolutely gutted. She is on pain relief and eating well, but it’s growing…
Poor, poor little Tinkerbell.
One Eyed Jack
One eyed Jack. After his new family saw him on Facebook they just fell in love. He was whisked up to Scotland just over a week ago. That sounds easy, it wasn’t, but thanks to all the chauffeurs involved.
He wasn’t with us 24hrs…
What a lucky, lucky greyhound boy…I absolutely adore this. If only they all were so lucky…
Conrad
Conrad, our big teddy bear, came back home over Christmas. Sadly, his new Dad’s asthma kicked off with a vengeance. Anyone who suffers knows that it’s no fun at all.
Selfishly, we are relieved. He is a lovely lad, and no bother at all in the kennels.
Collection Bins
We have the collection bin back in at Tesco’s Inverness… thanks to our new collectors. We do get a lot of donations; they are really worth having. We should be getting the one back in Elgin too in the New Year.
We’ve also had a lot delivered and was well stocked up for Christmas.
Thank you to everyone.