Adoption
We have lots of lovely bunnies and guinea pigs looking for new homes. All of our animals deserve a second chance and a family to call their own. Our rabbits are health checked, neutered and vaccinated before they leave us and we offer life-long support should you need it. If you have space in your home for a couple of extra residents, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We have bunnies and guinea pigs of all shapes and sizes so hopefully have the right match for your family!
Pet Services
To help fund the rescue, we offer boarding for small animals (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs) while you go on holiday. All animals are kept in minimum 6ft hutches overnight with access to runs on grass in a secure paddock during the day. We also offer various dog walking and pet sitting services. We can easily adapt our care to suit your pet's needs and are happy to give medication, etc. Our boarding spaces fill up fast - particularly in school holidays - so please get in touch soon! Please visit www.furlockholmes-services.co.uk to find out more about our second business and how it fundraises for the rescue.
Animal Visits
We take our specially-trained team of rabbits and guinea pigs (and occasionally ponies, ferrets, bantam chickens, snails and more) into nursing homes, schools and other residential/day care places. During an animal visit session, participants are able to have a small animal on their lap for handling. They are encouraged to interact with the animal and groom/feed/talk to the animal and we find this is incredibly beneficial for all participants. As well as this, we offer educational visits to schools and groups.
We are looking for homes...
Coming up...
Meet the Team
None of the work at Furlock Holmes could be done without our dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working volunteers. From as young as 4 years old, our volunteers come and care for the animals whatever the weather! Not only do they brave the elements, but they also dedicate precious time without any monetary payment. Some days they are faced with a 12-hour day out fundraising, while other days they are faced with a thorough deep-clean. Working at an animal rescue centre, whether paid or unpaid, can be emotionally challenging and can often be upsetting. We could never do it without the support of each other!
Trustees
Furlock Holmes is run by a board of trustees. The current trustees are...
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Eleanor Bell (Chair)
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Jennifer Farrand (Secretary)
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Deborah Watson (Treasurer)
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Sarah Roberts (Trustee)
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Dr Harry Dance (Trustee)
Jen
Trustee/Volunteer
Jen and her daughter, Jessica, have been volunteering at Furlock Holmes for more than 7 years now and help with absolutely everything! Jen is a trustee for the charity, and also helps with the animal care, fundraising and events.
Phoebe
Volunteer
Phoebe is our Senior Volunteer on a Sunday and oversees the younger members of the team, as well as the general care of the animals.
Annie
Volunteer
Annie is one of our weekend Team Leaders. She works hard to help with fundraising ideas and managing the younger volunteers as well as assisting with the general care of the animals and any visitors coming to meet the animals.
Tia
Volunteer
Tia volunteers weekly with her mum, Debbie. She is fantastic at catching rabbits, cleaning hutches and she has a secret way with cats! Tia is also one of the youngest volunteers at Furlock Holmes.
Eleanor
Charity Manager
Eleanor set up Furlock Holmes and manages the running of the charity on a day-to-day basis. She is there as often as possible and can normally be found catching up on paperwork or taking care of the sanctuary residents.
Debbie
Trustee/Volunteer
Debbie and her daughter, Tia, have been volunteering at Furlock Holmes for around 6 years and play a key role in helping with the animals - and also bringing lots of yummy treats! Debbie is also an important member of the board of trustees.
Chloe
Volunteer
Chloe has been volunteering with us a long time now and is an amazing help! Chloe is fantastic with the animals and takes on any task asked of her - always with a smile!
Jessica
Volunteer
Jessica started volunteering at Furlock Holmes when she was just 7 years old! Now aged 14, Jessica is very knowledgeable about rabbits and the running of the charity and could probably run it herself!
Mick
Volunteer
Coming soon...