Animal Rescue with Marion Garnett

Dedicated animal expert Marion Garnett, founder of the Ealing Animal Charities Fair, continues her column

THERE’S great news for all fans of the programme Monkey Life which is on television for several hours every Sunday afternoon.

Dr Alison Cronin, Director of Monkey World, the world-famous ape rescue centre where much of the series is filmed, will be giving a presentation at this year’s Ealing Animal Charities Fair.

Alison, who features in the programmes, will be talking about her primate rescue work in this and other countries.

If you haven’t relaxed on a Sunday afternoon watching the power struggles and mischief of the rescued chimpanzees and orang utans at Monkey World (Pick Channel) or if you haven’t visited the multi-award winning rescue centre in Dorset, you are missing a treat.

The fair is a wonderful opportunity in London to hear Alison and meet members of her team.

As I write this, I have just seen that Jill Robinson, founder of another society who has a stall at the fair – Animals Asia – is on her way to Chengdu in China, to be with the staff and animals in their bear sanctuary there and make sure they have all they need in case of shortages because of the coronavirus. This sanctuary is home to 51 bears rescued from bear bile farms. The Animals Asia stall is always very popular at the Ealing Animal Charities Fair and is a great way of helping these needy animals.

With 40 animal charities represented at the fair and a brilliant programme of speakers, it’s a great day out, not to be missed. The fair takes place at Hanwell Methodist Church, Church Road, W7 1DJ on Saturday March 7 (10.30am-4pm). Admission is free. More details at ealinganimalsfair.london. Follow on Twitter @EalngAnimalFair.

The fair is likely to be busy so it doesn’t sound like the sort of place that Dolly, the Lurcher, would enjoy. Dolly came into the care of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home after her owner’s circumstances changed. He had owned her since a puppy. Dolly is an active, affectionate dog who, when she feels comfortable, has a fun personality. But she also has a sensitive side and can be worried by new people and unknown places. She needs to be walked in quieter areas as she doesn’t like busy locations.

Battersea say her unique ears are always a talking point when she’s out walking. She is looking for owners with knowledge of sighthounds and their chase drive.

If this could be you, Dolly is waiting at Battersea Old Windsor. See battersea.org.uk or call 01784 494 443.

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