Somerset Reindeer Ranch Faces Licensing Battle and Threat of Culling Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset reindeer ranch licensing council zoolicence agriculture animalwelfare herding controversy Somerset Reindeer Ranch is at the center of a heated licensing dispute with Somerset Council that could jeopardize the future of its animals. Sarah Sutton, the 51-year-old reindeer herder and owner, revealed she might have to … Read More
Farmer Faces Possible Cull of Reindeer Following Council Classification as 'Dangerous Wild Animals' Tuesday, December 9, 2025 reindeer wildlife farming licensing somerset animalwelfare christmas heritage farmingbusiness zoolaw Sarah Sutton, 51, who has lovingly cared for 10 reindeer at her Somerset Reindeer Ranch for 14 years, may be forced to euthanise her herd after the local council classified the animals as “dangerous wild animals.” This … Read More
Use of Live Reindeer at Christmas Lights Switch-On Defended Amidst Protest Friday, December 5, 2025 reindeer christmas animalwelfare protest festivals s somerset domestication wildlife animalrights events A farm attraction in Wincanton has defended its decision to feature live reindeer at the recent Christmas lights switch-on, despite protests from animal rights campaigners. During last Friday’s event, two reindeer were … Read More
Farm Defends Use of Live Reindeer at Christmas Lights Switch-On Amid Animal Rights Protest Friday, December 5, 2025 reindeer christmas animalwelfare somerset protests festiveevents animalrights wincanton domestication ethicalentertainment A Somerset farm attraction has defended its decision to feature live reindeer at the Christmas lights switch-on event in Wincanton, despite protests from animal rights campaigners. Two reindeer were part of the display last … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Overwhelmed by Record Rise in Abandoned Pets Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animalwelfare abandonment shelter behaviour rehabilitation donation adoption bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for support as it faces a record influx of abandoned pets this winter. The rescue centre reports that over 70% of dogs and 50% of cats currently under its care require specialist … Read More
Meet Pam, One of the World's Smallest Ponies at Just 24 Inches Tall Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pam shetland pony rescue somerset foal adoption glendaspooner tiny animalwelfare Heartwarming images have captured Pam, one of the smallest ponies ever born in the UK, standing at just 24 inches tall. This adorable Shetland foal weighed only 17 kilograms at birth—about the same as a springer spaniel. Pam … Read More