0 first rescue since brexit & covid!!!

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• by Rosie
• 04-05-2023

German rescue April 2023. 3 monkeys, 4 countries, 2,000 miles. TEDDY   We named him Teddy as he is so fluffy-like a bear! We rescued Teddy from a Zoo in Germany. We believe he is around 14 years old, and he is a barbary macaque (more commonly known as a barbary ape). He and another barbary ape (he has no name) had been loose in the zoo for 5 years. The two monkeys have been running around causing all sorts of mischief with visitors, so the zoo wanted to have them rehomed.   Unfortunately, when Graham and Rosie arrived at the zoo to pick them up to bring them to WAMS, the zoo had only caught 1 monkey. The other monkey is still at large in the zoo. Graham and Rosie are hoping to go back within the next 8 weeks for Teddy’s friend, we just hope he can be caught this time. Certain death will face him otherwise.       MONA & HUGO   Mona & Hugo have been rescued from an animal shelter in Berlin. They are Mother & Son, Rhesus macaques, aged 14 and 9. They had been seized by the German Government (read in to that what you will) and temporarily housed at the shelter which unfortunately couldn’t keep them long term.     All 3 monkeys travelled well and didn’t stop eating on their long journey to Wales! They are now in quarantine for the next 4 months, which is law and have weekly checks from the vet. They're getting to know the keepers and the staff and seem to be taking the move in their stride.   WAMS are also the Great Ape Project UK. We were contacted by the Great Ape Project Germany to see if we could help with this rescue and how could we say no?!   Thank you to everyone for their messages of support and thank you to everyone who donated to this rescue. You keep us going and we can continue to keep rescuing animals in need   Cross everything so that we can go back for Teddy’s friend          

0 Thank you PPS ltd Powder coating!!

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• by Rosie
• 16-04-2023

A huge THANK YOU to Kieran and his team at PPS powder coating in Hirwaun.   They kindly donated their services to shot blast and powder coat 4 animal crates. This is a huge saving to the sanctuary and we appreciate all that they have done for us.   For all your powder coating needs, please see their website HERE!  Follow them on Instagram HERE! Follow them on Facebook HERE

0 Thank you Lily's Kitchen!

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• by Rosie
• 21-03-2023

Thank you so much to Lily's Kitchen for the huge donation of cat and dog food!    It really helps us no end!!   Our animals will certainly enjoy demolishing it, thanks again xxx

0 International Macaque Day!!

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• by Rosie
• 16-03-2023

Today is International Macaque Day!       To this day, thousands of Macaques are tested on in labs everyday in the UK alone. It must stop. Here are a few of our Macaques, some of which we have rescued from labs. They had no names when they arrived, only tattoos on their chests.   God knows what they endured in the labs.   Here, at the sanctuary, they do not need to worry, they can go outside in the fresh air, they have everything they need and they all have names We love them

0 Our pre-loved vintage clothing & textile shop is open!!

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• by Rosie
• 07-02-2023

We are so pleased to say our pre-loved vintage clothing & textile shop is now open at the sanctuary on Sundays & Wednesdays :)   Jo has been very busy behind the scenes organising, pricing & getting the shop ready. We had our first day open on Sunday 5th Feb and it went really well.    There's handbags, shoes, clothing (even 2 wedding dresses!), lots of cushions plus lots more!   The vintage shop will be open on Sundays and Wednesdays 11am - 3pm and all proceeds from the shop goes back into our charity.      

0 Happy New Year!!

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• by Rosie
• 05-01-2023

We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year Thank you to each & every one of you for your support. As a charity with NO government help or funding plus with the cost of heating & food etc, we really couldn't have managed without you Our animals are lucky to have you & it's because of you we can carry on doing what we do Thank you for sending items off our wishlist, buying calendars, bringing donations for the charity shop, bringing teddies for our tombola, adopting, dropping off food donations, and bringing newspapers. THANK YOU to everyone Thank you to our dedicated staff who work so hard looking after & caring for our animals Again, thank you & happy new year   

0 Happy Christmas from our animals!!

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• by Rosie
• 18-12-2022

A very Happy Christmas to you all! Wherever you are in the world, we hope you have a lovely time :)   We will be closed for 3 days only, the 24th, 25th and 26th of December. Other thank that we will continue to be open every day including new years day!   Thank you for loving our animals as much as we do. Have the most magical Christmas everyone, lots of love from our animals and staff xxx

0 Firewalking raised £2055.11p!!

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• by Rosie
• 20-11-2022

On Saturday 19th November 2022, two of our staff Rosie and Nicola, walked across red-hot coals to raise funds for our animals! The coals were about 800 degrees by the way!!   With your generosity over £2k was raised. Thank you so much!    Rosie and Nicola are now looking at ideas for their next fundraiser- maybe it should be a yearly dangerous challenge?!    The firewalk did not hurt and was really good fun. The event was at the Ystradgynlais Community Centre in Penrhos, about 3ish miles from the sanctuary. A great organised event.   Well done to all xxx

0 2023 Calendars available now!!

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• by Rosie
• 08-11-2022

2023 Calendars are here!!     We have chosen our favourite pictures of the chimps & we LOVE it       We don't have a huge amount so if you want one, please call us on 01639 730276 to order.   The price of the calendar is £11 if you are collecting OR £14.50 with postage via Royal Mail 1st class signed for.     We are thrilled with how they have turned out :)

0 Order your adoption packs NOW!!

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• by Rosie
• 07-11-2022

Treat a loved one (or yourself!) this Christmas with our adoption pack. All our animals can be adopted for just £35. The adoption pack includes: A certificate with your name on. Biography of your chosen animal. Free entry into the sanctuary for 1 year.   Call us on 01639 730276 or order through our website HERE. *We can start the date on Christmas Day or any day you like.  **We post out adoptions 1st class. Please bear in mind any Royal Mail strike action when ordering.