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No two days are ever the same at the Barn!  Have a look at this tiny baby bat that Rosie our lovely receptionist rescued.  We suspect it was attached to its mother and accidentally fell off when she flew into the house by mistake.

Sadly we have experienced several sudden deaths in rabbits this week from a nasty viral infection.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), also known as Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD) or Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD), and referred herein as RHD, is a highly infectious and fatal disease that affects both wild and domestic rabbits. The infectious agent responsible for the disease is a Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease virus (RHDV), or Rabbit Calicivirus (RCV). The virus causes clinical disease in rabbits, and has been used in some countries to control rabbit populations. However, there are now two distinct viral strains; RHD-1 and, the new RHD-2 in the UK.

A massive well done to the Oak Barn Team who managed to complete our charity challenge last weekend!

Bailey with his burst gall bladder is our amazing case of the month for April.   He really shouldn't have survived but in true labrador style is going strong!  Read his story below.

A few of you were concerned to notice that our hive residents seemed to be on the move recently! Don't worry this is perfectly normal bee activity at this time of year!We are pleased to report that our Bees are still very happily ensconced in our hive and are super busy bustling back and forth with heavy legs covered in pollen!

Mondays aren't always terrible!

A massive thank you goes to the Guildford Lions today for a whopping £300 donation to our charity fundraiser after our Easter Dog Show bonanza!

Monty is a rather lovely fun-loving and enthusiastic 14 month old cocker spaniel. As with most canine youngsters, Monty likes to try new things, he particularly enjoys chewing and eating things in addition to his normal food. Unfortunately this rather high risk habit was the reason for Monty’s recent early morning emergency visit to Oak Barn Vets.

Well where has April gone?!?!  Scarily our charity challenge is rapidly approaching!

After last years epic Guide Dog Coniston Challenge we are helping closer to home and are supporting Cranleigh Riding for the Disabled Association Group in their Riding High Campaign.

We had a huge turn out for our Easter Dog Show in conjunction with the Guildford Lions yesterday!

Despite the big black clouds first thing it didn't rain and we even had sunshine by the end.  Everyone's hard work paid off with all the proceeds raising funds for local charities and causes.

Wishing you all a happy hippity hoppity Easter!  Easter Monday we will be hosting the Charity Fun Dog Show for the Guildford Lions at Shalford Park, GU4 8AA.  Registration for classes from 11am.  Show starts at 11.30am we hope to see you there!  fingers crossed for more of this lovely sunshine!