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Animals and nature can play a part in boosting our wellbeing and happiness, whatever age we are. 
 
Making changes to improve our wellbeing often needs a new approach and persistence effort. 
 
Getting active with or for animals can be a fun and very motivating way to boost your activity levels in mind and body without really thinking about the word "exercise".
 
Our site shows many different ways in which you can get active with - or for - animals.  Let the animals be your motivation, rather than "exercise!" Here are some ideas to get you started!                           

 

 
Llama Farm Kennett
 
Baby Kennett (pictured above) has just been born.  Visit the Old King Street Farm in Herefordshire to find out more! 
 
 
 
 
  
 
We can learn from the Animal Kingdom
 
Wellbeing matters to all creatures great and small, whether they have paws, hooves, fins, fur, feathers or anything else.  Many animals are changing strategies to boost their wellbeing so what can animals teach us about wellbeing? 
 
 
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Be prepared! 
Please take rubbish home with you when you're out and about. Here's a story of a bear who tried to eat rubbish left by people...More...
 
 
Snake bites are extremely rare, but they  happen.  Froglife offers advice on protecting yourself and how to deal with a snake bite...More...
 
 
Read this lovely poem about horses...and then enjoy another point of view!
 
 
If you're into land and sea conservation and giving land back to animals, you'll find lots of info on our sister site, here  (And we'll be adding the sea shortly)
 
6 August 2008: URGENT APPEAL
Please find out more about this urgent appeal for helpCan you or your company help?  Founder Trevor Weeks and his collegue Bill Pike have already lost weight to raise funds.  More... 

 
 
 
7 September, London: 
3 walks to choose from, 1 to 5 miles long, with your dog if you have one
 
 
20 September, world-wide
If you live inland, clean that up instead.  You'll do lots of bending, stretching and walking without thinking about it.
 
5 reasons to walk/cycle and not use the car:
  • Burn off calories
  • Improve heart and lung function
  • Save yourself money
  • Reduce stress levels
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If walking isn't an option, find out about car sharing
 
 
     
             

     
     
     
    Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise programme or wellbeing change
     
     
     
     
     


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    A link to our sister site, Take Action to Help Animals,  
    Visit our New Shop!
    As of 7 August, we've just revamped our Shop so click on the Jack Russell!  He'll open the door to the shop for you!
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    Love Chocolate?
    Love chocolate? Find out about great tasting chocolate products with a bit of a difference and an opportunity here  Email us for info.
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    Find out how China's pandas are getting on  And great news - 4 more cubs have been born!  (27 July)
     
    Pet Questions?
    At Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire UK, Veterinary Blonde Michelle Shanson will be answering all your pet questions on 16 &  30 August.  There's tons to do at the Park, e.g. Big Cat Talks and Tours, so visit their site to find out more!
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