Alexandra Bastedo has run an animal sanctuary for the last 30 years. Her first animal rescue was a donkey, and her sanctuary is now home to over 150 creatures, including  donkeys, ponies,miniature shetlands, cats, poultry and sheep .

 

Many of our animals are elderly, have health problems or specific dietary needs. Often owners have died or gone into sheltered accomodation and can no longer care for their pets. At the sanctuary these animals are guaranteed care for as long as they need it.

 

We have recently taken in some wonderful cats who need new homes - please go to Homes Needed  for more information.

The sanctuary also provides practical tuition and hands-on experience for students doing  animal care courses.

 

Alexandra writes a regular monthly blog which includes day-to-day information and stories about the animals.

 

We are a not-for-profit organisation: we are entirely dependent on donations to keep the sanctuary running and to ensure its long-term future.

Alexandra is passionate about animal welfare, she is a Patron of Compassion in World Farming, WildlifeAid, Naturewatch and the Animal Welfare Trust. Locally she is President of Cat and Rabbit Rescue and Vice President of Brent Lodge wild bird hospital, Chichester and  Patron of Paws Animal Sanctuary, Findon. She is a former RSPCA branch president.

 

She has also published vet-approved 'The Healthy Dog  Book' and 'The Healthy Cat Book', and is currently writing the sequel to the first volume of her autobiography 'Beware Donkeys, Dobermanns and Ducks'. Visit our on-line shop for details of 'Poultry Matters' - an owners guide to the keeping of chickens co-written and co-presented by Alexandra. The shop also has our current range of animal adoptions, sponsorships and special offers. We now have Paypal!