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A LEGACY FOR LIFE...

‘Can you take them?’ This is a question we are often asked... As I write this, we

have received a call asking if we can take in a herd of 35 mares and their foals who have
been abandoned. The council need to ‘dispose’ of the horses for the lowest possible cost
and a bailiff has managed to convince them it would be cheaper to bring them to Hillside,
than to put them to sleep. However, we need to tell them if we have room by tomorrow
and, if we cannot take them, they will be put to sleep. This truly is a last chance for these
poor mares and foals who deserve so much better.

It is particularly poignant when animals come to the Sanctuary pregnant, and give
birth soon after arriving. Seeing the bond between new life and old. A natural and beautiful
bond that would have been denied, but will now be free to thrive.

So much of what we are able to do to help animals, to give them that last chance to be
the characters they were born to be, is dependant on kind, caring people who make the choice
to leave Hillside a legacy, so that when we are asked ‘Can you take them?’ we can say ‘Yes’.

It is only through kindly bequeathed legacies that we have been able to buy new land,
shelters, kennels and additional facilities to care for the animals when they arrive at the
Sanctuary and, if necessary, to work with them until they are ready to enjoy their new
life at Hillside.

Thanks to the kindness of those who have remembered us in their will, we have had
the confidence to say ‘Yes’ to horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits and
lots of other animals over the last 21 years and for the animals that receive this wonderful
gift, it really is a life to remember...

Our admiration and thanks go out to everyone past and present who has thought of
Hillside in their Will. If you would like to consider doing so, please ring the Sanctuary office
on 01603 736200 and ask for Lesley. Or email Lesley at legacies@hillside.org.uk

Thank you for caring

Please request a legacy leaflet

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