We are starting the next level of the training course which is the silver level. This course will br commencing on Staurday 16th June 2007 12.30-1.30. If anyone is interesed please contact us on 01952 201369.

To take part in this level you and you dog must have attended a basic level course.

Today Harriett the pheasant which we released at the beginning of the month was spotted. She seemed to be doing very well and managing on her leg with just slight lameness.

It was nice to see her and know she is doing well. If any one is every in the Lilleshall area- please keep an eye out for her, she is wearing a pink leg ring- let us know if you see her. 

Due to the success of last year's open day- we are doing it again.

On Sunday 3rd June 2007 12noon-4pm there will be chance for you to come along to have a look at our facilities, talk to members of staff, see different spieces of animals, talk to representatives from other animal organisations and to join in on the fun!!

On the day there will be:

* An obedience and agility display by the Whitchurch Dog Display Team

* Bernese Mountain Dogs pulling carts

* A grooming demonstration by Groom Masters

* Reptiles, tortoise, guinea pigs, rabbit, pig, sheep etc on display

* Demonstrations and displays such as dental displays, parasites on your pets and how to control them and what goes on in the back rooms of a modern surgery

* A fun Dog Show, Kids quiz and raffle

There will be fun for all as well as the chance to learn about pet care and careers in the veterinary field in general.

The gecko is doing very well. Since the operation the Gecko, named Nipper, has been eating normally and also passing feaces as normal too.

He does have some way to go yet, but he is heading in the right direction

Harriett the Pheasant who was involved in a car accident about a month ago was released today. She went very cautiously and stayed in the garden for most of the day.

As the early evening approached she decided it was time to leave the security of the garden and go and find other pheasants. We all hope she is doing well- we wish her luck!!

Today we had a leopard gecko in for surgery. The gecko had developed gut impaction from eating its own wood chip bedding which caused a blockage. There is a high anaesthetic risk with these animals due to their size, and the risk was even greater due to the gecko not eating.

We went ahead with the procedure which was very delicate. It was a surprise to all what was taken out of the gecko's intestine. The quantity of foreign bodies present was immense.

The gecko recovered well from its anaesthetic and was very active this evening. Only time will tell now as this little youngster needs to gain an appetite and make a full recovery. We will keep you informed of his progress.

      The Leopard Gecko being anaesthetised.

The Surgical Wound                                    The bark removed from the Gecko's intestine