A BRIEF HISTORY

The Retreat was born out of frustration of the way the human race treat animals. Four like minded people with the support of many others started to lay the foundation of a rescue centre which would help save tormented, abused, sick, injured and unwanted animals from a certain death. The idea was whatever the animal whatever it's need no animal would be turned away. Some of our permanent residents include ex race horses, old riding school ponies, injured live export sheep, ex petting farm goats, road traffic accident birds, ferrets, Christmas turkeys, worn out battery hens and unwanted pets as presents.

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The Retreat offers much needed support to all animals domestic and wild. Although over the years our family has grown, we are not a Sanctuary. Some of our animals we do not or cannot home, so they become residents at the The Retreat. Our aims are to educate the public that animals need commitment like other members of the family. That all animals should be neutered and that all animals taken on should be given the home and commitment they require. By re-homing animals that come into our care we can provide much needed space to rescue more abused animals. All animals are given the time, veterinary care and love they need to recover before being homed. If a suitable home can not be found no animal is ever killed, they simply stay at The Retreat for the rest of their lives.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Everyone who works at The Retreat gives their time voluntarily and therefore all money that is donated or brought in through fund raising activities goes towards the animals well being. As with all rescue projects, money is always needed. The yearly running costs increase with every animal so we are always looking for new ideas to fund raise. The rescue relies on the animal loving public to continue it's crucial work. Donations however small are always welcome.

LONG TERM GOAL

We are hoping to provide the facility where we can have our own vet on site to provide low cost castrations to horses and farm animals.

RULES OF THE RETREAT TO OUR VISITORS

Remember to take home your rubbish.

Encourage others to join in.

Treat animals with care.

Respect others.

Environment friendly.

All voluntary help required.

Tit bits are not to be given to any animals

All visits to be arranged.

No smoking at any time.

No shouting or heavy handed-ness with any animals.

No climbing fences or gates, always go into fields by their gates.

Cars to be left in the drive.

To Visit Please Contact:

Billy or Lisa

27 Southwood Road, New Eltham, London SE9 3QE

Tel/Fax: 0208 859 5832  ext.7

Adopt an animal

Buy a gift

Place a collection box at work.

Organise fund raising events

Make a donation

Have a monthly standing order

Donate prizes for our raffles

Display our poster

Send a SAE if you need a reply

Distribute our leaflets

Remember The Retreat in your Will

The Retreat is eternally grateful to:

Lollipops Child Care Ltd for their continued support.

Mr & Mrs Thompson for our four wheel drive.