Stables and sanctuaries impacted after equine flu outbreak in Scotland
Sanctuaries and stables in the north-east have been affected by the "serious" outbreak of flu in horses.
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North-east sanctuaries step in after closure of Scottish rescue centre
Two north-east animal sanctuaries have stepped in to rehome creatures great and small following the closure of a rescue centre.
Oil company comes to animal sanctuary’s rescue with a timely donation
An animal charity’s premises will be transformed after it was given a donation from an Aberdeen-based oil company.
Urgent appeal for help to cover the soaring costs of hay bales
An animal sanctuary is appealing for the public’s help to help cover the soaring costs of hay bales.
North-east animal sanctuary marks 20th anniversary with fundraising weekend
Aberdeenshire-based Willows Animal Sanctuary marked its 20th anniversary with a weekend of fundraising for animals in their care.
Rock stars including Sting and Robert Plant pledge support to north-east animal sanctuary
Some of the biggest names in rock music, including Sting, Robert Plant and Roger Taylor, have pledged support to a new venture to support a north-east animal refuge.
Paul Rodgers announced new album named after Willows horse
Rock singer Paul Rodgers has released a new album in honour of a north-east animal charity.
Give generously this Christmas – support local charities
We spend hours finding the perfect presents for our loved ones but how much thought do we give to other people and animals in our community?
Sanctuary hit by Brexit as winter food bill looms
A north-east animal sanctuary which cares for hundreds of creatures is in desperate need of funds as, it says, donations have been hit by Brexit.
Fundraising auction will help animal sanctuary continue to “save lives”
A north-east animal sanctuary has launched an online fundraising auction to support the team's continuing efforts to "save lives".
Tragedy at north-east animal sanctuary as two visitor favourites die
A beloved donkey at a north-east animal sanctuary has been put down.
Animal sanctuary could benefit from legendary rocker’s 67th birthday
A north-east animal sanctuary is aiming to raise £67,000 to mark a milestone birthday for legendary rocker Paul Rodgers.
As winter approaches, north-east animal sanctuary issues plea to help feed 60 cats
A north-east animal sanctuary has appealed for help in keeping its legion of furry felines fed over the winter.
100 chickens saved from squalid conditions on Scottish farm
More than 100 chickens have been saved from squalid conditions after two north-east charities teamed up to find them homes.
Plea after 40-year-old pony arrives at animal shelter in dire health
A north-east animal sanctuary has made a plea for help after an elderly pony arrived at its doors in dire need of medical attention.
Neglected racehorse on a miraculous track to recovery
A neglected and abused racehorse, which was rescued by a north-east animal sanctuary, is on a remarkable track to recovery.
Rare goat born at north-east sanctuary
A north-east animal sanctuary has welcomed the birth of a rare Boer goat after its mother arrived with a herd of sheep last August.
North-east animal sanctuary damaged in floods
A north-east animal sanctuary is appealing for help after flooding spread into central Buchan and damaged its site.
Aberdeenshire animal sanctuaries caring for 1,000 animals pull together
Between them they care for about 1,000 orphaned, injured and abandoned creatures from roe deers and foxes to horses and even herring gulls.
Guitar Hero comes to the aid of Willows Animal Sanctuary
A British rock legend is staging a benefit gig for a struggling north-east animal sanctuary.
Willows Animal Sanctuary welcomes baby Fern
A newborn foal is due to be the star attraction at a north-east animal sanctuary's open day.