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Croskennan Lane ‘Sponsor Our Stables’ SOS Appeal

News Desk — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:00:58 +0000

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary,CLAS. in Antrim was established in 1996 and was the first educational equine welfare charity set up in Northern Ireland. The charity is concerned with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals, in particular horses and ponies, but also dogs, cats and chickens that have been abused and neglected. At CLAS the animals are encouraged, where possible, to ‘earn their keep’ and following a comprehensive training period, some of our horses and dogs participate in educational workshops, and our Animals Helping People programs, working closely with individuals and groups from the community. A case of animals in need, helping people in need. The cost of running Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is now £15,000 a month for the animal’s feed, bedding and veterinary care. We need your help to continue to provide a safe haven for the abandoned, neglected and forgotten animals of Northern Ireland. Over the past 12 months, Equine Welfare in Northern Ireland has reached crisis point and the number of calls for help has increased by 200%. The charity simply cannot cope with the increased workload and we desperately need financial help. We have launched our S.O.S appeal ( Sponsor Our Stables ) where we are asking private individuals and businesses to sponsor one of our stables for a donation each month/year. For just a small donation towards the cost of looking after the four legged occupant individuals can sponsor a stable for themselves, a friend or family member. We are also asking business’s to sponsor a stable and get some advertising space that will be on display to all of our visitors. Stable sponsorship costs £120 per annum for private individuals and families and we ask for a minimum of £240 for businesses with an additional £16 for a stable name plaque. This is a great alternative to sponsoring an individual sanctuary animal as sponsored animals may be fortunate enough to find a permanent home but their friends at CLAS still need your financial support. Would this be something you would be interested in? Please contact Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary Tel 028 94465384 or email crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, 26 Crosskennan Lane, Ballynoe, Co.Antrim BT41 2QY Reg. Charity No. XR16305 You can also install Give as you Live and without putting your hand deeper into your pocket, you’ll be raising money for your us every time you shop online. Simply visit http://www.giveasyoulive.com/ to register and make sure to nominate us as your selected charity.

Crosskennan Abseil Challenge 12th May 2013

News Desk — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:11:44 +0000

CROSSKENNAN LANE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

ABSEIL CHALLENGE 2013

NEXT DATE 12th May 2013

We are now recruiting volunteers to take part in this year’s Abseil Challenge
at the Europa Hotel.
Participants are asked to pay a £30 registration fee to book their place & to raise sponsorship amongst family & friends. Our target this year is to raise £5000 which will go towards the cost of building a field shelter.

If you are looking for a challenge and want to do something different and help raise funds for Crosskennan’s rescued animals contact Roisin.
Tel 028 9446 5384 or crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk

Rodent Problem – Crosskennan have the purrfect solution

News Desk — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:53:44 +0000

Do you work on a farm or stable yard and have problem with rodents? We have a perfect solution to eliminate your problem. Currently we have a number of outdoors cats of all ages who would are looking for ‘employment’ – all they ask in return is food and shelter. They are all very healthy; neutered, vet checked and treated for worms & fleas. They will be happy to return to their daily activities of hunting any rats or mice that may be a nuisance!

Many of these cats have been rescued from situations of danger where they could not stay. For the price of food twice a day and good shelter they will work hard on your farm or stable yard. A well looked after cat will make a better hunter than those left to survive on just rodents alone as the cats will be fitter, healthier and therefore more agile. Their service could save you a fortune on wasted feed that is currently sustaining your rodent problem!

If you believe you could offer one or more of these cats food, water and shelter, in return they will provide you with a very effective rodent control service. Please contact Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary on 028 9446 5384 and leave a message or email crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk.

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary £5000 Drop

News Desk — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:42:06 +0000

Get ready for one of the biggest steps of your life… Stepping back out over the top of the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

After the success of last year’s CLAS Charity Abseil, the charity is organising another big adrenaline rush to raise funds. Crosskennan,CLAS, is now recruiting volunteers for the Crosskennan £5000 Drop and aim to raise £5000 which will go towards the cost of building a field shelter for the animal welfare charity’s ponies.

Pictured right: Heather Thompson, a Crosskennan volunteer from Ballynure, who took part in last year’s event.

Dates are available for the 2013 abseil in April, May, and June, so if you are interested get in touch with CLAS for more details .

Participants are asked to pay a registration fee of £30 to book a place and to raise sponsorship amongst family, friends, work colleagues, employers or clubs.

So if you are looking for a challenge and want to do something different, contact CLAS, Tel 028 9446 5384 or email crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, the first educational equine welfare charity to have been set up in N.Ireland, began as a response to an inadequate animal welfare system. Since being granted charitable status in 1996, it has brought equine welfare to the fore. It is committed to promoting awareness and knowledge of animal welfare issues throughout the province.

The charity is concerned with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals, in particular horses and ponies but also dogs, cats and chickens, that have been abused and neglected. At CLAS the animals are encouraged, wherever possible, to ‘earn their keep’ and following a comprehensive training period, many of our horses raise funds for those that are in need by participating in the Animals Helping People Programs, Animal Care Courses, Pony Parties, Own a Pony Experiences, Coffee Mornings & Afternoons and Community Events.