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Welcome to Heathlands Animal Sanctuary -
An Animal Sanctuary with a difference!
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity run solely by volunteers, based in Royston, Hertfordshire.
We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. We take in dogs, cats, rabbits and some types of caged birds. We do not rescue Wildlife.
The Sanctuary does not have a premises, most of our animals are cared for by dedicated foster carers in their homes. Some of our dogs will be boarded at commercial kennels until they can be moved to foster care. By placing our animals in foster homes we can get a much better idea of their temperament and in the case of dogs, we can establish if they get along with children, other dogs and cats, as well as give them some basic training – something that many do not have!
 "Some dogs get along so well with cats they insist on sharing the couch!" Dizzy (dog) rescued from Peterborough Pound & Lester (cat) given in due to marriage split. Both now living with Trustee, Karen Barry. |
We rescue Border Collies from Ireland
We help Irish rescue organisations move collies to the UK for rehoming. Collies are considered vermin in Ireland and are rounded up and destroyed on a regular basis. We try to help these unfortunate dogs and always need collie experienced homes. You will find a special page listing our collies, and also an information page on the situation in Ireland.