Pets in Cornwall
Our greyhound
This is Blue, our greyhound, he's a very lazy dog and has never 'raced or rallied'. His favorite place is his bed.
Blue found us at the RSPCA Center in St Columb, Cornwall when I was working there as a volunteer.
Although he was sad to leave his friends, he thought Roger and I needed to be kept an eye on.
He's still a little upset about having to have thirteen teeth out recently, but it hasn't stopped him eating his chews, although they do have to be eaten sideways on now.
I've created some more pages about greyhounds for those of you who are also besotted by these wonderful animals.
Meet some of Blues friends. From left to right, Zak, Belle, Misty, Buddy, Charlie, Xena and Dave.
The Flicka Foundation
The Flicka Foundation in Penryn, in Cornwall provides permanent sanctuary for horses and ponies who are elderly, ailing or traumatised from cruelty. We also have some pigs, sheep and many small animals – all unwanted and ‘surplus to requirement’.
They stay here for the rest of their days and no animal is ever put to sleep unless there is no other avenue to explore for their well-being. Many come here in the ‘twilight’ years of their lives.
National Animal Welfare Trust
The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) is a national organization, operating rescue centers for unwanted, ill-treated and abandoned animals and birds. Although its Headquarters is in London they have centers in North London, Berkshire, Somerset, S.E. Essex and Cornwall. The Cornish branch can be found in Hayle in the west of the county.
Cinnamon Trust
The Cinnamon Trust is a specialist national charity for elderly or terminally ill people and their companion animals. They provide help with day to day care of pets, fostering when owners are hospitalized and long term care of bereaved pets where necessary. The Cornish Branch do not have their own web site, but always welcome volunteers.