Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre, Horse and Pony Sanctuary, Bryn Melyn, Lon Pant-y-Gog, Nasareth, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. LL54 6DU

Saving The Lives 0f Animals

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre was founded by Lesley Tarleton in 1975.

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Her ambition was to start an animal shelter in Liverpool with a non destruction policy. At that time the only animal home was the RSPCA where animals were kept for seven days then destroyed . After many years fundraising and with the proceeds of the sale of her house, East Lodge Farm was purchased and set up as an animal sanctuary.Nowadays it is a very busy shelter, there is kennelling for 70 dogs, facilities for up to 100 cats, a busy wildlife and small animal unit, aviaries and a small farm animal area.
Over the years several horses were rescued and kept on nearby land but it was always Lesleys dream to have a horse and pony sanctuary.In 2002 that dream came true with the acquisition of a cottage with 20 acres of land in North Wales. Lesley and the horses moved there and now there are 22 horses and ponies in residence. There is also a small block of 5 kennels and a cattery which can hold up to 70 cats.As well as this 4 pet sheep and 4 potbellied pigs live here permanently. 4 part time staff work have been employed to help Lesley care for the animals..
The Merseyside shelter still continues but is now run by a manager and several full time staff.

We are pleased to welcome you at Freshfields Wales, where you can see all of our animals between the hours of 10am -12noon (7 days a week) other times by appointment only. (Because we also need to set aside time for caring for the animals).

Email Freshfields: freshfieldswales@aol.com