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A Nairn-based charity has obtained a lift to its work rescuing undesirable animals.
Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue (SEAR) based mostly within the city’s Harbour Street, has been gifted its present premises by the building’s homeowners George and Tanya Macleod of Neacreath Ltd.
The charity, based by Nick Martin in 2010, rescues and rehomes unique animals resembling snakes, lizards, tortoises, and invertebrates. It additionally carries out visits to varsities and group teams and affords work expertise and volunteering alternatives to young individuals, lots of whom have further help wants.
Due to ailing well being Nick Martin has needed to step down and has handed the operating of the charity to his protégé Chris Evans, who began at SEAR seven years in the past by way of its work expertise programme.
Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue founder Nick Martin stated: “After growing up in New Zealand I’ve spent my life travelling the world dedicated to studying fascinating animals. Over the last several years the trade in exotic animals has increased and unfortunately the number of these amazing creatures who are abused and neglected has also risen dramatically.
“Thanks to the support of George and Tanya providing us with rent-free premises for the last five years and now this generous gift of the building itself, our charity can hopefully continue to help exotic animals in need all over the country, educating people on how to look after them better and sharing their magic with children across the Highlands.”
Originally the charity operated from Cantraybridge close to Croy, however for the previous 5 years has been based mostly in a former store unit at 10 Harbour Street, Nairn owned by Neacreath Ltd, an area marine and property consultancy.
Neacreath Ltd managing director George Macleod stated: “The work carried out by Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue is inspirational, helping not only the animals they rescue but also many young people with additional support needs who thrive when brought into contact with animals and others who have been supported into the world of work by the opportunities the charity offered them.”
Fellow Neacreath Director Tanya Macleod added: “Founder Nick Martin’s work over the years has been outstanding and gifting the premises to the charity seemed like a fitting legacy and an excellent way to provide some stability in the current challenging financial conditions.”
Find out extra about Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue at www.scottishexotic.co.uk
