Funford's Mini Farm 'running our of time' to find new home

Around 300 animals are at risk of being homeless or killed if Funford Mini Farm cannot find a new home.

The charity, which rescues unwanted animals and allows them to live out the rest of their lives, has only four weeks left to find a new location after being told to leave its current site in Callow End.

CUTE: The farm rescues animals from all walks of life. (Image: Funfords Mini Farm) The news comes after it was forced to cancel its Funford's Mini Farm Fun Day this Saturday, which was intended to raise essential funds to help relocate some animals.

Funford's Mini Farm was told it would have to pay £500 for handwash stations and porterloos, which could have cost more than the money raised at the event.

"We were gutted, to be honest, and for the sake of everything," said Dave Dunford, farm owner.

"We need to try and save the animals and ideally need to get a long lease.

David Dunford (right). (Image: Funfords Mini Farm) "We have four weeks left to get everything sorted and it is all back up in the air.

"Few people have offered to rehome some.

"The ones that can't be saved will need to be euthanised because we have some lambs which are blind and not good to anybody and see as a drain on resources.

"We do this (run the farm) because we love them.

"It is heartbreaking.

"We have a 20-year-old goat who has come here to live out the rest of its life."

David Dunford said the farm's animals love a cuddle. (Image: Funfords Mini Farm) The charity not only looks after any animal that comes its way but also regularly provides a space for disabled adults and those suffering from mental health issues.

The charity needs crucial funds to help it with the move and is looking for anyone who may have land they could rent either temporarily or full-time. 

Mr Dunford has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money to keep the farm going.

The charity has asked anyone who can take in some animals or has a spare plot of land to which it could move to contact them.

Casey Taylor, who frequently visits the farm, said her grandchildren were heartbroken by the news.

She added: "It is such a huge part of the community and helps so many people.

"Dave and the family put their heart and soul into helping animals."