In memory of Jamie Adams April 24, 2011
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(L-R) Diane, Ernie, Jonathan and Jamie Adams
It is with the deepest sadness we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of a dear friend, Jamie Adams, on Wednesday night. Jamie became part of the Sanctuary family with his older brother Jonathan some seven years ago (see below), and like Jonathan, he was an animal lover to the core, filling the Adams home with an ever larger and more diverse menagerie of pets.
Jamie and Jonathan at Sanctuary Open Day
Jamie was a deeply loved – and loving – son, brother, friend and volunteer. His loss will be felt profoundly by all at the Sanctuary, his countless friends in Ballyclare, aunts, uncles and cousins, and especially by his loving parents, Diane and Ernie. It is they in particular whom our thoughts are with at this difficult time.
The Funeral of James William Adams will take place on Monday the 25th of April at 10:30am in The Old Presbyterian Church, Templepatrick.
The Big Freeze December 22, 2010
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The snow-covered Sanctuary car park.
Dear Friends,
The Staff, Volunteers and Residents at the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary would like to take this opportunity to wish you ALL a very Happy Christmas and rewarding New Year.
As I’m sure you are all aware, this winter has been extremely harsh, so we want to thank you so much for the kind donations of blankets, duvets and pillows. Without the kindness and generosity of our supporters we just simply could not continue.
Frozen water dishes.
The current bitter situation has left us working flat-out simply to ensure the residents are as comfortable as possible. You can imagine the difficulties faced as the temperatures plummet, and so making your donations all the more relevant. We look forward to the New Year bringing, not only a change in the weather, but a change to the premises themselves. With each dreaded cold snap comes the inevitability of frozen hose pipes, no water in the staff kitchen, solid ice instead of drinking water in each kennel dish (see picture above) and a myriad of frost related hardships.
Shelagh Gormley helps a resident keep warm.
We long for the day when the residents can rest easy in the comfort of kennels with under-floor heating, when the vision of modern facilities becomes a reality. This, I believe, is not only our Christmas wish, but the dream of our supporters and that of over one hundred and twenty residents.
Warmest wishes for a happy Christmas to one and all!
Christmas Ballot Winners December 7, 2010
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The passing of a dear friend November 5, 2010
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It is with the most profound sadness that we report the passing of Jonathan Adams early this morning, following a long struggle with cystic fybrosis. He and his family have long been supporters and volunteers at the Sanctuary; Jonathan was an animal lover to the very core of his being.
But he was more just a volunteer to us; he was a friend, a true part of the Sanctuary family, and an inspiration.
He will be missed always.
Our deepest condolences to Jonathan’s parents, Ernie and Diane, and his brother Jamie.
Updated cats and kittens January 31, 2010
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Just a quick note to say there is now an updated list of cats looking for homes, with pictures and stories. Click to see them!
The epitome of a charitable deed December 7, 2009
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When Sandra Perry decided to run the marathon in order to raise money for a friend and costumer of Tom’s Bar & Grill the regulars rallied around. She was raising money to provide an electric wheelchair for Colin Graham who has Multiple Sclerosis and her outstanding achievement brought in ample funds; however, Colin was more than happy to accept a light-weight chair and so suggested benefitting a charity with the remainder. Sandra – a devoted animal lover – chose the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary and we are honoured to accept this most charitable of donations.
With the country facing financial cutbacks the Sanctuary is reaching crisis point. As the general public are tightening their belts we are witnessing a lot of faithful family pets being given up as an expense too far for many owners. Veterinary treatment and pet food are not a priority on many household lists; thus leaving Sanctuaries like Mid-Antrim full beyond capacity.
This generous donation from the staff and regulars of Tom’s Bar & Grill stands as the archetype of charitable deeds and we delighted to accept this contribution on behalf of all the residents in our care.
Thank you, Amy! October 21, 2009
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We were honoured to receive such a delightful donation; the kindness
and generosity from one so young has been an inspiration to us all. On
behalf of all the residents in our care we would like to acknowledge this selfless act!
To Everyone at Sam's Bar June 5, 2009
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A Huge Thank you for your kind donation of £140.00, which will go to help care for and improve the conditions of the residents at the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary.
On average we are home to one hundred and thirty animals that are either sick or unwanted and have nowhere else to go. The veterinary bills along with food, electric and general upkeep of the premises total in excess of £250,000.00 each year. Since we receive no support from the government we rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of the public. As such, we would like to extend our gratitude to you as without your financial help this work could not continue.
Donnie from Sam’s Bar pictured with Shelagh Gormley from the Sanctuary
We hope you will continue to support us in the future and help us in our bid to educate the new generation of pet owners of the drastic problem we face in Northern Ireland.
