Sunflower Challenge is on!

Sunflower Challenge is on!

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has thrown down the gauntlet to Primary School children within a 40-mile radius of Chard to see just how green their fingers are by growing the tallest sunflower. To help them on their way, Otter Nurseries are generously providing Ferne with...
New Trail at Ferne

New Trail at Ferne

A new plaque rubbing trail at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, provided by Bovis Homes, has just been launched and put to the test by pupils of Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School. The accessible trail meanders throughout the Sanctuary from the grassed play area of the...
Puppies Helped By Local Companies

Puppies Helped By Local Companies

Image: Puppy Molly Photo credit: Ferne Animal Sanctuary An influx of hungry puppies just before Christmas to Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset saw companies in Chard, Taunton, Axminster, Tiverton and Yeovil jumping to the rescue to help with...
Animals are not just for Christmas!

Animals are not just for Christmas!

 Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset is offering some sound advice for people looking to give an animal as a Christmas present. Nikki Haddock, Animal Care Manager said: “We have all heard the mantra, ‘A dog is for life not just for Christmas’. It...
Ferne Plan to Expand

Ferne Plan to Expand

In their 75th year of helping animals, much loved charity Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard are looking to improve and expand their current facilities. Plans to build four new buildings on their current site are shortly to be submitted for approval. These...