The Algernon Trust
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| Location | Whittlebury, Northamptonshire |
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| Introduction | The Algernon Trust Animal Sanctuary was established 25 years ago by the founder Jane Shepherd. It is named after Algy, the first fox who needed permanent residence with Jane. Initially Jane paid for the upkeep of the animals in her care out of her own pocket, only starting to raise money from the public seven years ago when the Sanctuary had used up all her personal funds. Food bills alone now exceed £250 a week and enormous vet fees are incurred by taking in sick and abandoned animals. Animals who currently have security, food and TLC at the sanctuary include: - Approximately 40 permanent cats as well as a fluctating number that need re-homing, plus 8 in permanent foster homes. - 5 dogs - 4 ferrets - foxes - A blind pheasant, hens and cockerels, geese and guinea fowl. Some of these animals have come to Jane not only from the surronding area (Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire), but also as far away as Essex, Birmingham, Leicestershire, London and Wiltshire. Jane also provides a rescue and ambluance service for sick or injured foxes, badgers and other wildlife. She works closely with other rescue organisations throughout the country. |