As you have probably seen on our homepage, the founder of LCH Sam B'Stard is currently battling with terminal cancer. Sam is having chemotherapy and is still working incredibly hard at the sanctuary - she isn't one for resting and taking it easy!
The diagnosis was a huge blow for Sam and all of the LCH team and supporters, and as a team we decided that we wanted to help Sam to make one of her dreams a reality: to travel the UK in a campervan.  A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise some funds and can be accessed here if anyone would like to donate... uk.gofundme.com/f/sam039s-bucket-list-campervan

Our gorgeous Leela bat has given birth to twins overnight. This is really quite rare, and is definitely a first at the sanctuary as bats tend to stick to a single pup. Cue panic stations!
After a few hasty calls and lots of photos whilst remaining as quiet as possible...North Devon Bat Care stepped in. The new mummy and babies were transported upto Devon and will receive the best care possible until they are ready for release. Panic over - phew!

We hope all of our wonderful supporters are staying safe and well. 
The impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector is really starting to be felt. From the loss of our volunteers to the difficulties that we are facing in getting supplies to the sanctuary, the strain is being felt and we know it is not over yet.
Last Chance Hotel is best known for our dogs, but we are so much more than that. We have so many animals at the sanctuary that needed help, and we are there to answer their call: ducks, geese, goats, horses, cats, bats and various wildlife that passes through our doors, we never turn away animals that need us, even when we are financially on our knees, as we are now.
As many of our long-term supporters will know, Sam, the founder of  Last Chance Hotel, has been diagnosed with cancer. Sam is a fighter, and she is going through all the treatments that she is offered, whilst still getting up everyday and doing what she can for the sanctuary, as we are not in a position to be employing staff to look after our rescues. Not only is Sam herself an integral part of the charities day to day work, but the wages she earns off of her paid job is a huge financial boost to the charity finances. However, due to Sam's deteriorating health, she has been unable to work and this is having an unfortunate rippling effect on the money coming into the sanctuary.
We never want to be in a position where an animal needs us and we cannot help them due to money; but donations are down, which means unfortunately this could be a reality in the near future.
If everyone who supports us could just donate the price of a cup of coffee, it could really make a difference to some animals, who's lives we work so hard to change. 
From us, and them, we are so grateful.
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Casper, who arrived in Cornwall on Wednesday 6th November, had his story of appalling abuse reported in the Daily Mail online. Click HERE to read it.

The blind pup that came to us earlier this year. He is in the care of Alyssa Shepherd and family. He is so loved. But the last week or so William has been having problems with one of his eyes. We knew it may happen at some point in his life, but the dear little man is only 7 1/2 months old.
On Thursday he had to have his eye removed, it was the best option, and although there was absolutely no cure for his blindness, we all secretly hoped that one day....

William lives in a world of darkness, but that doesn't stop him from being the most happy, lovely little soul.
We have all got a soft spot for him.
As you can imagine his medical costs have escalated, so we are asking for a little help with his vet bill please; we would be truly grateful for all donations, no matter what the size.

Massive thanks to Matthew Thomas and the team at Cornish Paws, Penryn for taking care of this gorgeous boy.
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Matthew is really pleased with his progress and his mum Alyssa Shepherd has said he is doing really well and just wants to play :-) happy happy days! ♥️♥️♥️