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they’re like family. The time they spend with the animals is<br />
important, because that’s how we pick up any problems,<br />
and how we gain their trust.”<br />
There are currently fourteen sheep and nine goats in<br />
residence at Bella and Brave, located in three acres of land<br />
behind the Red Lion Pub in the centre of the village. Alison<br />
added, “We don’t always have someone on site, but people<br />
are free to walk up to the gate to see the animals at any time.<br />
They are free-roaming in the field, so it’s up to them if they<br />
want to come up and have a nosey.”<br />
So, with four years already under her belt, what does the<br />
future hold for Alison and her beloved Bella and Brave?<br />
Alison muses, “Our dream was to move to larger premises,<br />
but I think we’ve found a permanent home in the Red Lion.<br />
The pub has a big vegan menu, so people can go there for<br />
food, and then see the animals. They can even sit on our<br />
benches and eat and drink while watching the animals - it’s<br />
perfect.”<br />
Bella and Brave isn’t your run-of-the-mill animal farm, the<br />
goats and sheep aren’t there to be put on show. It’s evident<br />
that the setup is for the animal’s benefit, and not for human<br />
entertainment, the education surrounding animal welfare is<br />
a happy by-product.<br />
Alison adds, “Rather than expanding into a larger site, I’d like<br />
us to have several small sites, in different places. I want Bella<br />
& Brave to be your local sanctuary, so you don’t have to travel<br />
far to see rescue animals.”<br />
So how can you help? Pop down and show your support,<br />
enjoy the space, or simply make a small donation. Alison<br />
added, “We are always very grateful for donations, shares,<br />
likes and comments, hopefully you like what we do and will<br />
support us to help these beautiful animals.”<br />
Bella & Brave Animal Sanctuary<br />
The Red Lion, Newburgh , WN8 7NF<br />
bellaandbrave@gmail.com<br />
www.bellaandbraveanimalsanctuary.weebly.com<br />
Donations via PayPal<br />
animals@bellaandbrave.org.uk<br />
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