Norfolk and Norwich Animal Support

Norfolk and Norwich Animal Support Norfolk & Norwich Animal Support (NANAS) is a UK-based charity raising awareness and funds for wildlife, dog rescue, and pet welfare causes.

We support charities and individuals working tirelessly to protect animals in need.

21/08/2026

The reality of Tom’s challenge is beginning to sink in… 🚴‍♂️

NANAS trustee Tom Robertson has completed his biggest training ride yet - 95km, or around 60 miles.

The good news? He enjoyed it.

The slightly less good news? Aching neck, saddle soreness, tired legs… and on Tour de Broads day he’ll need to cover 160km - around 100 miles.

Tom is taking on the challenge to raise money for PACT Animal Sanctuary and The Cinnamon Trust, and the training miles are certainly being earned.

If you’d like to support Tom and give him a little extra motivation as the big day gets closer, you can donate here:

👉 https://gofund.me/15358bd99

Great effort, Tom. Keep those legs moving! 💙

Some of you may have seen the short film clip which one of our trustees (Neil Featherby) posted on Tuesday morning of Pi...
20/08/2026

Some of you may have seen the short film clip which one of our trustees (Neil Featherby) posted on Tuesday morning of Pixie and Maisie enjoying a nice cup of tea. 🦊❤️
From that little film, we managed to take a few stills and this particular one caught our eye — the two girls licking each other's lips after sampling what was, as it happens, a nice cup of Neil's Breakfast Tea! 😂
We asked AI to turn the photograph into a watercolour-style print, with the thought that it might be something special that could also help raise funds for two very worthwhile causes – The Fox Angels Foundation and of course ourselves - Norfolk & Norwich Animal Support.
We have to say, that we think the finished print looks lovely and so we are now testing the water to see whether anyone in this group might be interested in owning one of these prints while, at the same time, helping two brilliant causes.
We are thinking of a price of £10 plus P&P.
And there's an important part to this. Our good friend and supporter Craig Bowen Jones from Rock Solid Graphics has very kindly offered to produce the prints completely free of charge. This means every penny raised from the sale of the prints will go directly to the two charities.❤️
So, before we go ahead with the print run, it would be a huge help if anyone who would be interested in purchasing one could let us know. That will give us some idea of numbers before we place the order.
It would be so nice if a little moment between two very special girls could, in some small way, help other animals in need. Thank you in advance to everyone who supports this.🦊❤️

Something rather special has been happening on one Norwich street…It shows what can happen when people decide to make a ...
20/08/2026

Something rather special has been happening on one Norwich street…

It shows what can happen when people decide to make a little more room for the wildlife living alongside them.

NANAS trustee Oli Downes has been working with residents on Caernarvon Road on a project that has resulted in 13 new swift boxes being installed.

There’s even a lovely tradition developing inside the boxes themselves, with residents leaving messages for their future occupants.

It’s exactly the sort of community action we love to see: relatively simple, locally driven and potentially making a real difference for wildlife.

Although judging by the photos, Oli wasn't entirely in charge of proceedings… 🐱

Swipe through to meet the supervisor - and see what’s been going on.

Could your street do something similar? 💚

17/08/2026

Have you ever seen a cockerel doing physio? 🐓

Meet Rocky.

Just over a month ago, he injured his leg and tore ligaments. When pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication didn't resolve the problem, Rocky underwent surgery - described as the equivalent of a cruciate repair.

That was three weeks ago, and thankfully his latest check suggests he's healing well.

His rehabilitation is now in the hands of Steph, partner of NANAS trustee Neil Featherby and a former sports therapist, who puts Rocky through his daily exercises.

It might look slightly comical, but there's a serious purpose behind it - and Rocky seems to be taking his rehab in his stride!

Rocky was originally a rescue himself, after being found wandering around Felthorpe.

Sadly, unwanted cockerels can sometimes be abandoned when people find they can no longer keep them. Rocky was one of the fortunate ones.

NANAS isn't an animal sanctuary or wildlife rescue, but animal welfare is at the heart of the people involved with our charity - and we couldn't resist sharing Rocky's road to recovery.

Keep up the good work, Rocky.

16/08/2026

Remember Digit?

Well, this is the moment we were hoping for… 💙

A little while ago, we introduced you to Digit, a swift who was collected by NANAS trustee Ollie at Norwich Bus Station before being safely transported into specialist wildlife care.

After time being looked after by experienced hands, we’re delighted to share this update.

Digit is flying free again.

There’s something very special about watching those first few seconds as he takes to the sky.

Digit’s story is also a lovely example of why collaboration matters in animal welfare. Knowing when and where to seek specialist help can give wildlife the best possible chance.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in Digit’s journey.

Fly safe, little one. 💙

13/08/2026

This is exactly why NANAS exists. 💙

Hunter needed a second chance - but finding the right future for him was going to take time, expertise and people working together.

An independent rescue approached Thornwood Farm Kennels, where space is provided for rescue dogs.

NANAS was also contacted and agreed to help fundraise towards Hunter’s care.

Jo, who volunteers her time at Thornwood and runs Brilliant Behaviours, assessed Hunter and began working with him on his behaviour and training.

As Jo puts it: “There is a reason behind every behaviour.”

Away from an environment that had been unable to meet his needs, Hunter’s true character began to emerge.

He responded extremely well to positive reinforcement and made fantastic progress.

Jo continued to liaise with NANAS and Hillside Animal Sanctuary, to whom Hunter had been officially surrendered, while the search began for a home suited to his needs.

With help from Nesslands of Burwell in sharing Hunter’s story, an application eventually came in.

And we’re delighted to say it has been successful. 🐾

It has been a long road, involving a number of people and organisations - but Hunter now has the second chance everyone involved wanted for him.

Thank you to Jo and everyone who has played a part in Hunter’s journey, and to those who have supported NANAS.

This is the role we want NANAS to play: supporting, connecting and helping people and organisations work together to improve animal welfare. 💙

11/08/2026

So, what does NANAS actually do?

It’s a question we’ve been working hard to answer more clearly - and sometimes the best way to explain it is simply to show you.

From helping vulnerable pets such as Ronnie, to supporting and signposting wildlife to experienced carers and rescue organisations, to sharing practical animal welfare advice with our community - NANAS can help in different ways.

We’re not a wildlife rescue or animal sanctuary.

Our role is to support, signpost, educate and fundraise - working alongside people and organisations who share our commitment to animal welfare.

The animals in this video have all helped tell a small part of that story.

As NANAS grows, we hope to show you much more of the difference that support can make.

07/08/2026

Your garden could be a lifeline today.

During warm weather, birds, hedgehogs, insects and other wildlife can all struggle to find safe, fresh water.

A shallow dish of clean water can make a real difference.

A few simple tips:

💧 Use a shallow bowl or dish
💧 Add small stones or pebbles so insects can climb out safely
💧 Keep it topped up and clean
💧 Place it in shade where possible
💧 Avoid anything too deep, especially for smaller animals

NANAS isn’t a wildlife rescue, but we’re here to share practical advice that helps people support animals and wildlife in everyday ways.

Small acts of care can make a big difference.

Training miles are going in for Tom 🚴‍♂️NANAS trustee Tom Robertson has been out on the bike as he prepares for the Tour...
06/08/2026

Training miles are going in for Tom 🚴‍♂️

NANAS trustee Tom Robertson has been out on the bike as he prepares for the Tour de Broads - a personal cycling challenge to raise funds for PACT Animal Sanctuary and The Cinnamon Trust.

Tom has cycled around 50 miles before, but this challenge will push him further than he’s gone before, so the next few weeks are all about building distance, confidence and getting the miles in.

His fundraising reflects a big part of what NANAS is here to do: raising awareness and funds to support animal welfare organisations and the animals and people who need them.

We’ll keep sharing Tom’s journey as he works towards the event.

Go on, Tom - the NANAS community is behind you. 💙

https://gofund.me/15358bd99

We’re sorry…One thing we’ve realised is that we haven’t always been clear about what Norfolk & Norwich Animal Support (N...
04/08/2026

We’re sorry…

One thing we’ve realised is that we haven’t always been clear about what Norfolk & Norwich Animal Support (NANAS) actually does.

Many people know us through the animal stories we share, but NANAS isn’t a wildlife rescue or sanctuary.

Instead, we’re here to support animal welfare across Norfolk and Norwich through education, guidance, practical support, fundraising and by helping people find the right organisations when animals need specialist care.

We believe helping animals isn’t just about responding when something goes wrong.

It’s also about sharing knowledge, supporting responsible pet ownership and bringing people together to make a difference.

If you’ve ever wondered what NANAS is all about, this explains it.

Thank you for being part of our growing community.

Every follow, share, conversation and act of kindness helps us reach more people - and ultimately helps more animals.

Can you help us at NANAS? Message us for more details. 🙏

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