Chimney Farm will be closing
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It’s with great regret that Chimney Farm will be closing its doors before Christmas 2023. We expect our last dogs to arrive in the UK by the end of October and, once they have been rehomed, we will make our final closure announcement.
Behind the scenes, animal rescue has become harder than ever. Brexit has hurt rescues all over the EU, travel has become harder logistically, as well as increasing in cost. Greece does not comply with the EU laws on pet travel which means we have had to cover constantly rising costs, and a lot more stress each time we rescue. 10 years of caring In the 10 years Chimney Farm has been involved in animal rescue, we created an extraordinary organisation, a wonderful team of volunteers and fantastic supporters. We have rescued 2000 dogs, hundreds of cats, a family of chickens, 2 donkeys and a horse. It has been an eventful 10 years with many wonderful memories. But the rescue world is a tough, emotional world and can be a lonely place for those who take on the responsibility and challenge of trying to right the wrongs of uncaring humans. |
Dogs Rescued
2023: August 10 Total: 116 2022 Total - 219 It is time for a new chapter for the team and we feel the time is now right to close Chimney Farm. We are ending on a positive note - just fate is telling us it is time.
When we look back over the years we have some wonderful fond memories, a lot of wonderful animals saved, much laughter, many tears and frustrations. But to see all our dogs and cats living happy loved lives is all worthwhile. Not quite finished We still have some dogs in foster in the UK waiting for their forever homes and we have six puppies waiting to travel from Crete but we have to rely on fosters and adopters so please continue to adopt/share and support us until the end. |
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Leather Bottle Walk
Thank you to everyone that showed up at The Leather Bottle for Chimney Farm's last walk - exactly 5 years since our first walk back in September 2018! Thank you so much to the Leather Bottle for your support over the last 5 years and a special shout out to Andy for leading our walks from the very start! The Leather Bottle will continue to run the walks on the 3rd Saturday of the month, so follow their page for more information. This will be a great opportunity for our doggies to stay in touch and also to support a new charity 
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