Heartbreak as Longleat’s Queen Lion Jasira Dies After Short Illness Friday, July 3, 2026 longleat lion jasira wildlife safari conservation animalcare pride lioness tribute Longleat Safari Park is mourning the loss of Jasira, one of its most cherished lions and the respected matriarch of the pride that includes Klaus and Simba. Jasira passed away this week after a brief illness, just shy of … Read More
Heartbreak as Longleat’s Queen Lion Jasira Dies After Brief Illness Friday, July 3, 2026 longleat lions wildlife animalcare safari conservation tribute matriarch jasira endangeredspecies Longleat Safari Park is mourning the loss of Jasira, the majestic queen of her pride, who passed away this week following a brief illness. Just shy of her 21st birthday, Jasira was among the oldest lions in human care in the … Read More
Somerset Vet Reveals the Most Challenging Dog Breed to Own – It’s Not What You’d Expect Saturday, May 16, 2026 bordercollie labrador pug dogownership exercise health animalcare veterinary dogbreed petcare In a nation passionate about dogs, with up to 41% of UK households owning a furry companion, the popularity of certain breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, French Bulldogs, and Cocker Spaniels is no secret. … Read More
Owl Rescued from Slurry Pit and Injured Hedgehog Among Animals Saved by RSPCA Somerset in 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 rspca somerset wildlife rescue owl hedgehog rehabilitation winterappeal wildlifeconservation animalcare In the past year, the RSPCA in Somerset has aided numerous animals in distress, including an owl trapped in a slurry pit and a hedgehog suffering from a severe spinal injury. In October, a member of the public discovered an … Read More
‘It was my worst nightmare’: One woman’s relentless fight to save her rescue dog Wally Tuesday, November 11, 2025 rescue dog veterinary injury recovery insurance fundraising community animalcare rehabilitation Wally, a six-year-old Lurcher full of energy and affection, was enjoying his usual walk along the marshland when tragedy struck. Hidden within the tall grass lay a rusty metal pole, which Wally collided with at full speed. … Read More
Hedgehog Steals the Show at Somerset Comedy Festival, Wins Over Celebrities Tuesday, September 16, 2025 hedgehog comedy festival rescue hoglet somerset standup celebrities incubator animalcare A tiny baby hedgehog has become the unexpected star of the Somerset comedy scene after capturing hearts at the Rode Comedy Festival. This little hoglet, saved just before the event, required intensive care that her rescuers … Read More