HERE are our Pets of the Week, courtesy of Oak Tree Animals' Charity.

Curly Wurly

Every horse here at Oak Tree has their own story and character, Meet Curly Wurly, our 14-year-old cob mare with a stunning moustache!

Curly is a pony who prefers minimal fuss and attention. She enjoys in-hand walks and an occasional groom but is happiest in the field!

When Curly arrived at Oak Tree, she was extremely nervous about people. She has now grown in confidence and is easy for both staff and volunteers to catch and lead. She still has a long way to go but is making steady improvements through the use of positive reinforcement training.

Curly stands for the farrier and to have her feet picked out however, she does not like having her feathers brushed. This is something we will continue to work on before she is rehomed, as well as building up her confidence with the vet.

Curly is very easygoing and is happy to live with mares, geldings, or a mixed herd! She can be stable if needed but is also fine to live out 24/7, however, she would need restricted grazing during the summer months to prevent obesity.

Any potential adopters must be willing to continue using positive reinforcement training with Curly to help her build up confidence in her new home.

If you want to find out more information about Curly Wurly, please call 01228 560082 and speak to a member of our Equine Team or email: equine@oaktreeanimals.org.uk between 10am and 4pm

Oscar

Meet Oscar, an 11-year-old lurcher who is on the lookout for his forever home.

Oscar is a very sweet and gentle boy who needs to find a new home due to his owner sadly passing away.

This old lad still enjoys a casual stroll but also appreciates his home comforts. Oscar could potentially live with dogs and children (12+) but isn’t a fan of cats!

We would be open to long-term foster enquiries as well as adoptions.

If you want to find out more information about Oscar please call 01228 560082 and speak to a member of our Small Animals Team or email: smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk between 10.00am and 4.00pm

All animals from Oak Tree Animals’ Charity have received full behavioural and veterinary assessments, are neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated.

Horses are passported. Dogs and cats rehomed from Oak Tree Animals’ Charity also benefit from 4 weeks free pet insurance. For more information about rehoming an animal from Oak Tree please call 01228 560082 or visit www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk.