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It’s the time of year that fox cubs start emerging from dens, so here’s what to do if you find one…
When it comes to things to do in Essex with children, we’ve got plenty of reasons for you to visit Hopefield Animal Sanctuary…
With 27 years and counting spent volunteering here at Hopefield, we caught up with Matt to ask him a few questions about sanctuary life…
It’s time to shine the spotlight on Hopefield’s CEO, Dave Schlaich! Find out what our sanctuary Big (Plant-based) Cheese has to say about Hopefield and the dreams for its future…
Are hatching programmes in schools a lesson in life cycles or a lesson in animal abandonment? Read on to find out why these projects need to be stopped…
Meet Sophie, our awesome Office Manager, who keeps the admin side of the sanctuary in shape and who we’d be lost without…
Veganuary is as good a month as any to try and kickstart a more plant-focused diet.
The tree is up. the lights are twinkling and you’re getting in a Christmas mood… Sadly for a lot of animals it’s not such a merry time of the year, but here’s how you can help:
We’ve taken an unprecedented volume of calls, emails and messages asking us to take abandoned or unwanted dogs recently, and the XL Bully Laws are causing heartbreak before they even come into force…
If you’re looking for the perfect Xmas gifts for the animal lovers in your life, then we have you covered!
Remember, remember the fifth of November is really quite scary for livestock, pets and wildlife…
If you’re looking to expand your fundraising projects with your students, then you’re in the right place….
If you’re wondering where to see animals in Essex then we’ve got some good reasons for why it should be an animal sanctuary…
The summer holidays are well underway, so we’ve come up with some ideas to keep the kids busy with so they don’t bug you with claims of being bored….
Balloons and the environment – why we should be making better choices when it comes to party decor…
When it comes to things to do in Essex in the summer holidays we’ve got you covered for six weeks of activities the whole family will love.
Meet our rescued exotic pets and find out why it is not a good idea to have these animals, birds and lizards in a domestic setting…
Whether you’re considering adding more plant-based foods to your diet or thinking of switching to veganism, our new blog answers all those questions running through your head about how to get started…
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