by Jean | Aug 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
The severely injured horse abandoned and left to die in the campo, (along with another who was not lucky enough to be rescued in time), is doing well. He is still at our vet’s stables receiving daily treatment but is putting on weight and eating well. He had a...
by Jean | Aug 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
“Maxi” is ARCH’S tiniest rescue. He may only be the size of a big dog, but he is every centimetre pure horse! This ten-year-old little stallion was found abandoned, tied to a fence. He came to the Centre several weeks ago, was unclaimed and is now legally ours. We are...
by Jean | Aug 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
For the last three years Elly Brooks has been in charge of horse welfare and rehoming at the ARCH Rescue Centre. She has been instrumental in helping the charity grow and has consistently worked to her very high standards. Elly has been involved with an amazing...
by Jean | Aug 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Over the past few weeks ARCH has taken in seven new rescue cases. The Centre is full to bursting and volunteers are having to deal with a heavier workload in the hot weather. But it is difficult for us to refuse to help when we hear of an animal in dire need. Last...
by Jean | Jul 23, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
The poor horse we rescued last week in such an appalling state is still with the ARCH vet, Rocío, where he is receiving the best of care and intensive daily treatment. His wounds are looking slightly better though his future is by no means certain. The severe injury...
by Jean | Jul 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
“How can anyone do this to an animal?” It’s a question animal charity volunteers have asked for too long – and, sadly, continue to ask. There appears to be no end to the cruelty that some people are willing to inflict. This week ARCH received an emergency call from...
by Jean | Jul 14, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
We now have two grey mares in rehabilitation here at the Centre. Both victims of cruel neglect and both from Huelva. “Maggie” (above) is the remaining rescue of the pair who arrived recently, when sadly her companion had to be put to sleep on veterinary advice after...
by Jean | Jun 26, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Once again ARCH have taken in horses in distress at very short notice. Our animal rights lawyer contacted us late one evening and asked if we were willing to step in as SEPRONA wanted to confiscate them. Although the Centre is full at the moment we could not refuse as...
by Jean | Jun 8, 2022 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Our newest rescues have benefitted from their time at ARCH and are looking much better than they did on arrival earlier this year. Veterinary care, good feeding, grooming and loving attention have made a great difference to their lives, as have the safe and peaceful...