HEART is run informally (we try to steer clear of committees) by Gill and
Ange from our homes in Bedminster Down and Keynsham respectively and
we are supported by the invaluable assistance of a stalwart band of
fosterers.
 We like to keep animals in a home environment partly because we feel this
is more beneficial for them but mainly so that we can get to know their
personalities and temperaments and thereby better assess the type of
home and family to which they would be best suited.
 All animals are health-checked, wormed and flea treated on arrival and
seen by our Vet if necessary. Where practical all are neutered prior to rehoming,
kittens and puppies are vaccinated and cats are tested for the fiv
and felv viruses.
We will always make every effort to help any animal in any situation. In
each of the last 5 years we have helped over 250 animals which for a
small group of volunteers working from our own homes in our spare time
we think is quite impressive.
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As well as the usual run of cats, dogs and rabbits we have dealt with
degues, chinchillas, most other small pets, chickens, various other birds,
horses, goats, an abandoned tarantula and a tank of tropical fish.
We have also dealt with a variety of wildlife most memorably a badly
injured badger that sadly had to be put to sleep.
Most of our rescues are re-homed but there are some, mainly the 'elderly
and infirm' as we call them that stay on a permanent basis to live out the
rest of their life in comfort and safety; no animal is ever put to sleep
unless we and our Vet feel that is the kindest thing to do.
 Nothing is ever turned away and if we cannot help ourselves we do our
best to find someone who can.
Generally funds are raised by donations from the public, either on a
general basis or on adoption of a rescued animal or in the form of
sponsorship of animals whilst they are in foster care or undergoing
veterinary treatment. Occasionally we receive grants from animal welfare
trusts and donations from sponsored events.
We hold dog shows, car boot
and tabletop sales, raffles, collect aluminium cans to sell for re-cycling
and used postage stamps for re-sale. If you can help with any of these we would be pleased to hear from you; see our 'Other Ways to Help' page for more details.
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