Working with animals

Do you fancy the idea of working with animals? Well, you’re not alone as many of us do! It’s tough at times – clearing up poo or having to make tough decisions about poorly animals – is always going to be hard but the rewards are evident: companionship, fun, cuddles and laughter. Plus you’ll be helping our fellow earth inhabitants who may really need us.

So what does it take to work with animals? First and foremost, you must have a genuine interest in their ‘world’, welfare and an intrinsic love for them.

New Beginnings: The remarkable recovery of a herd of Icelandic horses in Devon

One year on from a major multi-agency operation involving 70 Icelandic horses, equine welfare charity The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has shared an inspiring update on the progress of herd members under its care, including a gentle older mare and her foal, who have won the hearts of their handlers. Last year, concerns from members of the public about a large number of semi feral Icelandic horses across several sites in Devon led to a coordinated operation between The Mare and Foa

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May 61 min read

Scent Work, Nose-Led Fun for Every Dog

What if your dog’s greatest superpower was already switched on… just waiting to be used? I’m Mandy Rigby, a scent work instructor and founder of Canine Scentwork Academy, and my passion is helping dog owners see their dogs differently, not as “just pets”, but as capable beings with extraordinary noses. Scent work taps into the dog’s primary sense, their sense of smell, and it's how they understand the environment. Long before we asked dogs to sit, stay or walk nicely on a lea

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Feb 21 min read