Tasha, only a kitten herself, has been through so much during her short life. When she was first found she was badly injured and had been left to fend for herself. Tasha’s tough journey did not begin here with us; before coming into the Sanctuary she had suffered a serious injury as a result of […]
We’re part of the Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) and together we’re launching the STAND UP FOR NORTHERN IRELAND’s ANIMALS CAMPAIGN. Thanks to everyone who joined our recent VIRTUAL HUSTINGS EVENT on 12th April dedicated to pet welfare in Northern Ireland.. As part of the event we had the opportunity to ask questions […]
As we come to the end of our 25th Anniversary year we are delighted to announce that we are now at the tendering stage of our development project and it is hoped that building work will commence in early 2022. This process started a number of years ago when we had the good fortune to […]
Around this time last year we were contacted by the Animal Welfare team asking if we would be able to take a number of dogs into our care, among this group were two Staffordshire Bull Terrier pups who affectionately became known as the ‘Staffi Sisters’ – real names Betty and Judy! At just over a […]
Jet: Our Jet was adopted by Mandy and Andy in September 2019. He was 14 years old and had been resident at the Sanctuary for over 4 years. After seeing his appeal online they went to meet him and found a smiley, easy going, treat-loving hound who just longed for a family and a comfy […]
Here at the Sanctuary we are forever inundated with unwanted, abandoned and stray cats in need of shelter and security until they find suitable homes. Kitten season especially presents an overwhelming amount of female cats who are found with litters of kittens and pregnant mums who sadly have nowhere safe to give birth and […]
A tale of 3 puppies and momma so cute They came to our care one day early June Barely just born and in need of some time they took hold of our hearts and inspired this rhyme We gave momma some food and her own cosy place and in turn she kept those three babies […]
The 21st of May 2021 was a sad day for all at the Sanctuary as we said goodbye to our longest resident and 25th Anniversary Mascot, Finlay. Finlay had been part of our everyday lives here since January 2012. He first came to us at 6 months old in June 2011 and after 6 months […]
In February 2021 we said farewell to one of our founding members and Sanctuary stalwart Joyce Graham. Joyce, who had been involved with the USPCA prior to its closure in April 1996, was one of the inspirational founding members who orchestrated the beginning of a new charity, Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary, having realised the real […]
We know our articles and photo galleries about the history of Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary are always well read. So because of that demand we’ve uploaded two from the past – click here to read a couple our old newsletters from 1997. Enjoy your trip back in Time.