Ruth Doyle
ruthdoyle.bsky.social
Ruth Doyle
@ruthdoyle.bsky.social
I’m a published writer living in England & I run @minisanctuary.bsky.social with my daughter. Nature, wildlife & animals are always my inspiration. Please check out my books in our Etsy shop:
👉 https://minimotleysanctuary.etsy.com
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I write about animals, nature & our universal connections. I run @minisanctuary.bsky.social for rescued animals with my daughter

Please watch our video below-we share our story & hopes for the Sanctuary

If you’re able to help in anyway, we have a Go Fund Me: gofund.me/1ea9f1ccf

Thank you so much!
Big News | Help our Animal Sanctuary Expand
YouTube video by MiniMotley Sanctuary
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Reposted by Ruth Doyle
9 of our A4 sanctuary wall calendars left!

Now just £5.40 each, in the hope we can sell them all!

Every sale helps our sanctuary for rescue animals

Please shop here: minimotleysanctuary.etsy.com

We can promise you 12 months of lovely photos! 💚🌱

#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals #animalphotography
January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Please can you help us with our rescue horse Diesel’s vet bill?

We have £600 to pay for blood tests

He has EMS & will be on costly medications for at least 3 months to control his insulin levels

Please help, if you can: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Thank you so much 💚

#rescueanimals
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
We're in the newspaper! 🐏🐴 🌱

New youtube video out now ✨

Please watch until the end as it wasn't the positive experience we'd hoped for

Please subscribe (it's free!) to help more animal lovers find our little channel. Watch here: youtu.be/pcybKsijXm8

#animals #rescueanimals #animalsanctuary
We're in the newspaper - but it didn't end well
YouTube video by MiniMotley Sanctuary
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January 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
When the news is so terrible, our rescue animals remind us that all lives are precious & there’s always peace, joy & magic to be found in the natural world

Here’s our oldest sheep Dolly,rocking her characterful gnashers! Hope she makes you smile

To find out more about us: linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
January 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
It’s been -10 this week at the sanctuary

Everyday starts with the early morning ice bashing at the troughs, then filling with warm water so it’s not too cold for the animals to drink

This time of year is tough, but so are we 💚

Find out more about our rescue animals:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Please Help This Wonderful Sanctuary Stay Open, Feed the Animals, Pay Veterinary Bills and Keep the Farm Running 🙏❤️
Could you support for £1 a month?

If 1/4 of our followers were able to join on Patreon, it would be the monthly financial security we need for our animal sanctuary

One of our lovely patrons said: “It’s the best £1 I’ve ever spent!”

👉 patreon.com/user?u=85237...

#rescueanimals #animalsanctuary
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Could you support for £1 a month?

If 1/4 of our followers were able to join on Patreon, it would be the monthly financial security we need for our animal sanctuary

One of our lovely patrons said: “It’s the best £1 I’ve ever spent!”

👉 patreon.com/user?u=85237...

#rescueanimals #animalsanctuary
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Did you know that sheep’s fleece contains water-repelling lanolin? It’s a bit like wearing a natural wet suit!

Bertie has a uniquely curly ‘wet suit’ & it’s keeping him snug & dry at the breakfast bar this morning! #stormgoretti

Find out more about us and our rescues:

linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Sheep are smart, fun and loving. We wish everyone could have a sheep-friend!

At the Sanctuary we’re lucky to build loving relationships with all the animals we rescue

Please join us for £1 & become part of our growing Patreon community of animal advocates:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...

#rescueanimals
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Good news for these precious innocents & for humans who want a kinder, fairer world for animals 🙏🦞

Of COURSE they're sentient 🤗

Of COURSE they want to live & avoid suffering #JustLikeUs 🤗

#AllLivesArePrecious
#VeganForTheAnimals
HUGE NEWS! 🦞 The UK has legally recognised lobsters as sentient beings under the Animal Welfare Act since 2022, acknowledging that they have the capacity to feel emotions, including pain. We are happy to see this ban brought in.

📸 Photo: Amy Jones
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Please help if you can. This mother & daughter team are doing something wonderful for critters.
Can you help with little Diesel’s intensive care? He needs special treatment for EMS, a metabolic condition

Our sanctuary has a big vets bill to pay, including medication & blood tests

Please help Diesel & us if you can: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Thank you💚

#rescuehorse #animalsanctuary
January 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Can you help with little Diesel’s intensive care? He needs special treatment for EMS, a metabolic condition

Our sanctuary has a big vets bill to pay, including medication & blood tests

Please help Diesel & us if you can: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Thank you💚

#rescuehorse #animalsanctuary
January 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
We saved little Diesel from being shot because he “wasn’t perfect” He’s now safe & loved at our sanctuary but needs intensive care, including expensive meds
Can you spare £1 a month to join us on Patreon? You’ll be helping + getting to know Diesel & his rescued friends

👉 linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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An arctic blast has hit our sanctuary in Suffolk

-6 but feels like -13! ❄️

More snow coming. Plenty of hay to keep warm. Bertie has found a snow-less patch to chew his cud

If you’d like to help with extra hay, the animals would be very thankful! www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

#animalsanctuary
January 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Are you able to support us for £1 a month on Patreon?

In return, we share updates that we don’t share publicly; our exclusive podcast & lots more!

If even 1/4 of our followers, could it would give our sanctuary the financial stability we need!

👉 www.patreon.com/posts/146775...

#animalsanctuary
Twixmas Vet Visits; Mud Sludge & the Super-flu | December Newsletter | Mini Motley Sanctuary
Get more from Mini Motley Sanctuary on Patreon
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January 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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We’re being hit by an arctic blast at the sanctuary, with temperatures that feel like -13!

This morning, we thought we’d flashback to last January’s frost (feels mild in comparison!) if you missed it!

Please subscribe, it’s free: youtu.be/engxPCOl9ak?...

#englishcountryside #animalsanctuary #snow
Animal sanctuary life in winter ~ frost, freezing temperatures and a hay delivery
YouTube video by MiniMotley Sanctuary
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January 5, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Happy New Year to our supporters✨

We’ve been ill with ‘super flu’ but the sanctuary work never stops. If you’d like to support the animals & us, please join our Patreon for £1!

linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...

If even 1/4 of our followers joined, we’d secure the Sanctuary’s future 🙏🏻

#sheep #rescuesheep
January 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Could you help our animal sanctuary become a CIC?

Any donations, however small, hugely appreciated! gofund.me/a0a47fa00

Becoming a CIC would enable us to receive grant funding; create educational outreach projects & fundraise for land so we are free from restrictions & eviction

#animalsanctuary
Big News | Help our Animal Sanctuary
YouTube video by MiniMotley Sanctuary
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
We need your help to become a CIC!(Community interest company)

Can you help with startup costs? We want to create community outreach projects; fundraise for land & more

Please support our fundraiser if you can — details here: gofund.me/9fb2ce803

Please share! 💚

#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals
Donate to Help our Animal Sanctuary, organized by Anna Louise Walter
Help Mini Motley Sanctuary We're trying to raise £20,000 to cover the set-up costs of… Anna Louise Walter needs your support for Help our Animal Sanctuary
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January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
I agree. I enjoy their videos; these animals are full of character and deserve the good life they have and the better life they'll enjoy once Mini Motley becomes CIC
Subscribe to our animal sanctuary on YouTube —it’s free!

Get to know us, the animals and the English countryside, where anything can happen!

Watch our latest video & subscribe here: youtu.be/cWiZL5_todo?...

Please like & share if you enjoy! 🐴🐏✨

#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals #englishcountryside
January 1, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Subscribe to our animal sanctuary on YouTube —it’s free!

Get to know us, the animals and the English countryside, where anything can happen!

Watch our latest video & subscribe here: youtu.be/cWiZL5_todo?...

Please like & share if you enjoy! 🐴🐏✨

#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals #englishcountryside
January 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Could you support for £1 a month?

If 1/4 of our followers were able to join on Patreon, it would be the monthly financial security we need for our animal sanctuary

One of our lovely patrons said: “It’s the best £1 I’ve ever spent!”

👉 patreon.com/user?u=85237...

#rescueanimals #animalsanctuary
December 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Happy New Year everyone! We’re starting Jan 1st mixing horse meds 🐴

How are you spending the first day of 2026?

If you’d like to support our sanctuary, please join us on Patreon to secure our future, from £1 a month: patreon.com/user?u=85237...

All links: linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...

#rescueanimals
January 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Here’s Jim to brighten your wintry day!

We saved Jim from slaughter. He’s a classic “meat sheep” breed -sad when you watch him play & enjoy life

We can’t do this work without your help Please join us on Patreon for just £1 a month to secure our future 🌼💚 patreon.com/user?u=85237...

#rescueanimals
December 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Reposted by Ruth Doyle
Diesel just had a vet visit for blood tests. He was very brave!

This will give answers & the chance for some long-term medication

He has lots of treatment ahead. If you’re able to help towards our target, we can’t tell you how grateful he’d be: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... ❤️

#rescueanimals
December 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM