We called out Jenny who though we were pulling her leg, but no we had a Les Stockers wildlife book to prove it. Jenny released the trapped air with a syringe and Balloony halved in size. She has now made a full recovery and will be released as soon as she has gained enough weight.  Take a look at her now - to the right

Thank you to all our volunteers, if it wasn't for our dedicated team these animals would have not seen Christmas.

Update - Banksy was a fox cub found with neurological problems and probably turfed out by his mother for this reason. He was the sweetest little fox who walked in circles with his head tilted to one side. He went all the way to Northampton for specialist treatment and is said to be doing well. He has spent several months playing with other fox cubs in a sanctuary and has been treated for his problems. His progress has been slow, but Fox Rescue have said that his condition has been improving. The sanctuary are currently deciding whether he will make a life for himself in the wild or whether he will need to live the rest of his days in a sanctuary.

WEENEY

Animal Rescue comes in all shapes and sizes and when this little fella (Weenie the mouse) came to us one Sunday night we were unsure whether he would make it.

He was so tiny he had his eyes still closed and he was cold, but after several nightly feeds and a bit of warmth for a few days he was soon bouncing around. He is now fully grown and enjoys fresh peas, toast, corn and peanuts.

He will soon be released in the local woods away from cats (when we catch him as he is currently resisting attempts to trap him and living in the step of Jon and Beth's porch). Sam and Olivia who found Weenie were so delighted when they saw him all fully grown with his eyes open that they donated all of their weekly pocket money to AARU. Thanks Sam and Olivia - 2 real AARU volunteers in the making, we are sure.

Jon & Beth