With his glistening red comb flopped outrageously over his eyes and his body ensconced by the most silky soft of feather boas, made of the real deal, Earl’s haute couture may not look out of step on the catwalk of Fashion Week or even the cover of Vogue.

Whilst it is hard to define, it is easy to feel, just what makes Special special. For it takes but a moment with this happy-go-lucky little chap to intuit this.

Having difficultly seeing his new world around him, at first Peaky Blinders would scoot away at the mere hint of our presence. But now not so.

Within metres of the road the tiny bird fluttered and flipped. At first thought to be a grey pigeon clipped by a fast-moving car.

As farmed animals, in the scheme of things, it never ends well for them. And every action thus far afforded this mother and child had fuelled their point of view.

There is little doubt Brunswick is a beautiful bird. His magnificent plumage captures the eye, whilst the brilliant radiance of his comb and wattles sets the heart a-flutter.

Around 4.40 pm on the 11th of January 2023, hope met the reality of our promise, as the last Silkie rooster was removed from the tiny wire prison that had been his home for heaven knows how long.

He was the last in his cage to be removed. Although he was the first we went to.

With his eclectic mix of colour and an outrageous little “do,” dear Elton John stands before us today.

Into the abyss of the tunnel that formed part of a decommissioned sewerage drain our team went.

Tottie persuades us to consider that differences on the outside should never justify differences of our heart.

Mitzy got lucky, for the human who was set to “claim” her had a change of mind.

Although the sweet little goat we have named Daisy May might not know it yet, she has arrived at one of the best places an escapee goat from an abattoir ever could.

Cuddly Dudley and creating a kinder world for all

Meet Casper the friendly goat

Question: What is cuter than a kid goat in a coat? Answer: Three kid goats in coats!!!!

It took a village to bring the premature space cadet to safety – but oh boy was it worth it. 

Marko certainly marked our lives the evening he entered them. Although we may never be sure from where exactly he sprang.

“There’s just one rule here – be kind”. And clearly obedient to this dictum has Cookie Monster been ever since.

Turnup turned up in our lives recently. Although it would be fair to say that when we first met this little waif, we did not know how long her stay would be.

At Edgar’s Mission the name Brandy belongs to a cheeky little impish slip of a lamb

“He is missing his left eye” were the first words that stepped an utterly adorable 2-day old Merino lamb into our lives.

To bring out the best in this beloved orphaned lamb, we needed to bring out the best in ourselves.

After a dark chapter of her life, Winter was soon to learn that the sun would shine again. 

Born without eyes, little Domino’s story will touch you like no other.

A curious, fun and gentle goat who invites us to consider just what life’s true meaning really is.

When his wriggly little tail felt the sharp teeth of a predator, kindness brought him to safety.

A wee little lamb who is doing all the right things.

Amethyst, a precious gem and a lesson in empathy.

A mischievous yet endearing little mite who arrived with a broken leg.