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Charity of the Month – Dreamer’s Hen Rescue / Teddy’s Team

My charity of the month for January is Dreamer’s Hen Rescue and their side project, Teddy’s Team. I mentioned them last month, and have mentioned Teddy’s Team a few times on my social media – as I’ve been doing some fostering (and adopting!)

Dreamer’s Hen Rescue is officially about 3 years old (although the founders have been actively rescuing longer). They predominantly rescue ex-battery hens from abattoirs and factory farms, but also rescue other farmed animals including ducks, turkeys, lambs, sheep, goats and one time, a calf named Bellow!
Animals are rehomed to pet only homes, male ovines and bovines are desexed prior to rehoming to prevent breeding, and hens and ducks to homes who agree to feed the eggs back to the chickens/ducks and not eat them themselves. Our animals are rehired as companions, to be loved and taken care of – not utilised for anything consumable they might produce.
About a year ago, a kitten named Teddy came into the lives of the Dreamer’s Hen team. He had a congenital spinal deformity, and was in absolutely shocking condition, suffering from severe internal parasites, urine burning, maggots, mobility and slow gut which lead to problems in his digestive system. But the team was determined to do what they could to give Teddy a long and happy life. Tragically, after $8k and many specialist appointments later, Teddy passed away, to the devastation of the team. It was here the Teddy’s Team initiative began. He couldn’t live, but because of him, others can.
Since starting Teddy’s Team in March 2018, 124 cats and kittens on death row at rural pounds have been rescued. Particular interest in is taken in those that have special needs, which obviously is a costly endeavour. Dreamer’s Hen and Teddy’s team currently owe thousands in vet bills. They’re also at full capacity, as are their foster carers – so they’re in desperate need of help:
  • Funding. The team are in desperate need of financial assistance. Every little bit helps.
  • Flea and worm treatments – this is a huge cost, and obviously a crucial component to ensuring the wellbeing of these animals. Please get in touch with the team for specific brands / requirements.
  • Foster carers. If you have space in your home and life, to temporarily house and nurture a rescue cat or kitten (or plural) – PLEASE get in touch.
  • A website! If you have experience designing / building websites – or know someone who may be able to donate their services, please get in touch with the team.
  • Likewise, help with social media. If you’re a social media, digital marketing and content creation expert – and have spare time you can donate to the cause, you’re needed!
  • Transport volunteers. There’s a lot of driving involved in retrieving animals / taking them to the vet / taking them from one carer to anywhere. If you have a car, love to drive, and can volunteer some time in the car to help the team with some very precious cargo, again, get in touch with them.
Get in touch via email for both Dreamer’s Hen and Teddy’s Team – dhenrescue@gmail.com
Instagram: @dreamershenrescue / @teddys.team

And via the Pet Rescue website.

DREAMER'S HEN / TEDDY'S TEAM

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