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It’s where we share new arrivals, rescue updates, daily life at the sanctuary, and the moments you don’t always see on a website.
If you want to truly follow our journey — the good days, the hard days, and everything in between —
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OUR VISITING HOURS
WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR PUBLIC VISITS. (WINTER HOURS)
From 1st December to 1st April, Woodfield is closed to the public for visits during the harshest winter months.
This allows our small team of just two staff members to focus fully on the welfare of the animals in our care, as winter significantly increases daily workload and care needs.
From 1st April to 1st December, our visiting hours are 10am–1pm.
Please message our Facebook page in advance or give us a call before visiting, as we may not always be onsite. Our work often takes us offsite transporting horses and ponies, attending rescues, or responding to emergencies.
In Memory of Robbie
Robbie Bartington was the heart and founder of Woodfield Animal Sanctuary. What began unintentionally through her compassion and determination grew into a place of safety and second chances for animals in need across the Gower Peninsula.
From 2013 to 2020, Robbie and her husband David Wallis personally funded every rescue, never turning away those who needed help. In 2020, Woodfield became a registered charity, allowing her vision to grow and reach even more animals in need.
Robbie dedicated her life to protecting the most vulnerable, overcoming every obstacle to save lives and stand up for those with no voice. Following her sudden passing in June 2024, Woodfield continues in her footsteps — guided by her values, her strength and her unwavering belief that every animal deserves dignity, care and a second chance.
Her legacy lives on in every life saved, every recovery, and every second chance given.
“Our work doesn’t end at rescue. We rehabilitate every horse and pony in our care, offering sanctuary for life where needed, and rehoming only when it is right for the individual. Even then, they remain under Woodfield’s ownership and protected by a lifelong contract — ensuring they are never failed again”
ON-CALL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
-OUR SERVICES–
At Woodfield Animal Sanctuary, we operate a 24/7 on-call emergency rescue service, responding to urgent welfare situations whenever they arise — day or night.
Our emergency response is delivered by trained and experienced staff, qualified in live animal capture, immobilisation, and recovery, allowing us to safely and professionally intervene in high-risk, time-critical situations.
Using our established contacts, we work alongside and in support of police, veterinary professionals, welfare organisations, and relevant officials, offering our specialist emergency services where required to help safeguard animal welfare and public safety.
We respond to emergency situations including:
- Specialist immobilisation support
Where necessary, we use approved chemical immobilisation techniques in collaboration with our veterinary professionals, carried out by trained and qualified staff, to safely sedate and immobilise animals. This enables controlled management of high-risk or distressed animals while minimising stress and preventing injury during rescue, recovery, and transport. - Abandoned animals
Horses and ponies left without adequate care, supervision, or provision for their basic welfare needs. - Immediate welfare concerns
Animals showing signs of neglect, injury, illness, or rapid deterioration where urgent intervention is required. - Unsafe or high-risk environments
Animals trapped, loose, injured, or located in areas posing a risk to themselves or the public. - Highway and roadside incidents
Loose, injured, or distressed animals on or near roads, verges, or public highways requiring immediate containment, recovery, and safe removal. - Assisting police and authorities
Supporting police, highways, and relevant agencies with animal-related emergencies requiring professional handling, recovery, or welfare assessment.
Every call-out is approached with the animal’s welfare as the absolute priority. Our team is trained to work calmly and effectively under pressure, ensuring animals are handled safely and with the least possible stress.
A Professional, Compassionate Response
Emergency rescues are often complex, unpredictable, and emotionally charged. Our experience, training, and equipment allow us to assess each situation carefully and act decisively when intervention is necessary.
Important Information
As a charity, our emergency response service is resource-dependent. Availability is subject to staffing, space, and welfare considerations at the time of the call. All situations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
If you believe an animal is in immediate danger, please contact us with full details so we can assess the situation as quickly as possible.
How to Contact Us
If you believe an animal requires assistance, please contact us using the appropriate option below so your call can be handled correctly.
📞 01792 390455
- Working hours (9am – 5pm)
Option 2 – Equine Rescue
For equine rescue enquiries and welfare concerns during normal working hours. - Out of hours (emergency only)
Option 1 – Emergency Rescue (Out of Hours)
For urgent, time-critical emergencies occurring outside of normal working hours.
Please ensure you select the correct option so we can respond as quickly and effectively as possible. All calls are assessed on a case-by-case basis, with animal welfare as the absolute priority.
