Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather
The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather.
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"We are having to constantly redo waters and create mud baths for the pigs to help protect them from the sun."
— Hayley Prescott , Activist
"There is only that much we can ask of these people."
— Catherine Christie-Mutch , Activist
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The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather.
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