23rd June 2008

MBE For Animal Carers

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Brentwood based Paula and Ernie Clark who have tirelessly run Hopefield Animal Sanctuary for 25 years have each been awarded a prestigious MBE.

Paula and Ernie are due to receive their award shortly at Buckingham Palace and are still in shock.

“People like us don’t receive awards like this, we can not believe it. We love working to save animals and the award is for the people who support us, donate to our running costs and for the animals.”

Ernie, 82 and Paula, 75 say that being vegetarian as well the looking after animals keeps them young.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary currently looks after over 200 animals – many have been abandoned or abused. Paula and Ernie and their amazing team ensure that the animals have an enjoyable life.

Working with Essex based presenter and vegetarian promoter Karin Ridgers has helped Hopefield secure a donation from Sir Paul McCartney as well as have funds raised from a national newspaper - although more financial support is always needed.

Karin says, “We would love for more businesses to get involved and support Hopefield financially. No one can imagine the stress that Paula and Ernie go through and they carry on regardless. They deserve the recognition for their work for animals and we can learn a lot from their passion and determination to make the world a better place.”

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