The Teenagers bid for freedom. and a Lost dog.

Part of the wall running alongside our track to the house has collapsed and we have had to have extensive work done to make the area safe again, unfortunately this entailed 2 fields being without fencing for a few days.Although we kept the ponies off these fields, through the night the young ponies (known as the teenagers) managed to open the gate leading into one of these fields and decided to make a bid for freedom.Their little jaunt out took them into the village and so it was all hands on deck to round them up before an accident occurred, my heart was in my mouth until they were all safely back in their field.We managed to get headcollars on 2 and the others meekly followed.They seemed glad to be back and galloped up the field to the water containers.Its thirsty work rampaging round strange gardens! Pictured above Marigold, the Leader of the Gang!
The remaining 4 rabbits are fine, there have been no more casualties though they are NOT all males as we were told. In fact there are 2 females, 2 males and as all had been mixed prior to arriving here, that means baby bunnies in the offing which I am very unhappy about.It is hard enough to rehome rabbits, there are 5 adults here now and that in itself will be difficult.2 litters will be a nightmare.
Old Tanya has had an an antibiotic injection from the vet to help clear the infection she has in her feet and today she is walking far better.
Someone turned up with a dog which had been living rough for several days, Rosie has promised to foster him when she gets back from holiday tomorrow.He is a well cared for, neutered male terrier cross so maybe the owner will turn up for him.I hope so as he seems over interested in the cats.
The grant we received for mobile stables has now been used up and in return we have the best mobile stables I have yet seen,I was so impressed with the company, based in Ruthin, their men worked non stop all day to erect them and what a good job they made of it. It was a pleasant change from many of the companies i have used for various work at the shelter. I am tired of workmen who do a few hours, disappear and return days later!! Work which should take 2 days turns into a 3 week job. These men were a credit to their company, I cant recommend them highly enough.So if anyone is thinking of having stables.mobile shelters contact me for details.Ill post a photo of them (the mobile stables, not the men) over the next few days.