We currently have 8 horses & ponies up for re-homing or fostering. They are all looking for a new forever home. Please consider re homing before buying. You really will be giving a pony a second chance at life. If you or anyone you know is looking for a horse or pony then please contact gemma@hugsfoundation.org.uk, ring 07539916048 or message us via Facebook.
Dude has once again been the star of the show! Dude has been lucky enough to visit Sticker Rally and Windmill Court Care Centre. He really was a big hit with the residents at the care centre! He has even been asked to go back this month! Wow! Dude also had an overnight stay at Sticker Vintage Rally. The rally was covered over two days so Dude had to set up camp that night. Although visiting the blood bikes made up for it!
If you would like to see Dude at one of your events contactkelly@hugsfoundation.org.uk , ring 07539916048 or message the Facebook page.
Lots of fun activities such as;
We will be opening our gates to the public from Monday 22nd July from 0900 -12 and 1300-1500, Monday to Fri, throughout July and August. Hourly rate of £5 per child. If you would like to book a place, please contact Dawn, Youth Services Manager, on 07948404986 or email dawn@hugsfoundation.org.uk
Pets at Home
On Monday 27th May Dude & Huckleberry made a trip down to Pets at Home in Bodmin.
Pets at Home have kindly picked us as their chosen charity of the year. This means people can donate to us via the store when they make a purchase.
e also have a collection point in store where items such as feed, bowls, toys etc can be donated. We are asked to do 8 hours a week of fundraising in store in order to receive the donations. So we thought we would take Dude & Huckleberry for a little visit. We took the 3 mile round trip on foot and the ponies were very behaved!
They even went in the store for a look around!?. (click the picture above to see the full video).
So remember if you are shopping in Bodmin Pets at Home do not forget to ask about donating to The Hugs Foundation.
Faris
We would like everyone to meet Faris.
She is between 27-35 years old and is a chestnut Shetland.
Unfortunately for Faris her owners ill health meant they were unable to care for her any more. She has had the same home for 20 years! Can you imagine how heart-wrenching the decision to surrender her must have been? Faris has been seen by our vet and will be in need of some ongoing care. Faris has periodontal disease which will require some dentist work.
The photo of her mouth shows decaying food deposited up in pockets in her cheeks and in between teeth which she can’t dislodge! This means she is going to be on a diet of soft foods and grass. Faris also got tested for Cushings and the results unfortunately came back positive. She is now on medication to help settle the symptoms and bute to help ease any pain. All this medication and on going vet care is costing a lot of money and this is where we need your help. A donation of just £1 a month could help support Faris and get her the care she needs.
Meet our latest arrivals.
Coffee (Top Left), Josephine (Middle), Jasper (Bottom left), Wellington(Top right) and Misty(Bottom right).
These five lovely Shetlands were surrendered by their owners due to no fault of their own. His wife who owned the horses unfortunately passed away and although he tried his very best to care for them work commitments got in the way. They arrived to Hugs and were in desperate need of some love and care.
Wellington & Misty are laminitic and had boots and shoes on to help give them some comfort. These boots have been removed by our farrier to try and relieve some of the strain from their feet. They have poor sole depth so they need to build up their hoof wall and firmness of their sole before they are sound again.
Josephine, Jasper, Wellington & Misty’s coat were matted and scabby. They all needed medicated baths to help relive their itchiness and get their coat looking healthy and shiny again. PLUS Misty and Wellington were clipped!
These 5 beautiful ponies still have a long way to go but the Hugs team are ready to give them the loving and care they need! Without our supporters we would not be able to do it. Please donate and help us keep up the great work.
