A beloved animal sanctuary founder has passed away, prompting the closure of the charity she dedicated over three decades to. The news of Maggie Jackaman's death has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from those who knew her.
Tributes have been paid to a 'very special lady' who dedicated more than three decades of her life to helping abandoned animals - and continued to do so until her death.After opening the sanctuary roughly 32 years ago, Ms Jackaman - alongside a team of dedicated volunteers - nurtured and rehomed hundreds of animals. Following her death, the trustees of the charity announced Sesaw would close on 31 January – a move Ms Jackaman had fought to avoid.
The trustees' statement said: 'The animals currently in our care will be rehomed or, as applicable, transferred to other animal welfare charities in the area.'News of the Sesaw's impending closure intensified grief over the loss of Ms Jackaman. 'Her unwavering compassion for animals was unmatched by anybody I have ever known,' said Keiran Hoynes. 'She was a beacon of hope for countless animals and the people whose lives she touched and her memory and mission will live on in the animals she saved.Martin Nichols first met Ms Jackaman 10 years ago, when he started fostering cats and then hedgehogs from the sanctuary. He said: 'Her legacy should be all the peoples' lives that have been touched by the love they received from the animals that were rehomed. ' because of Maggie never turning animals away and believing they had a second chance. 'It's just such a sad end, but many of us hope to continue the much-needed work of saving animals who, through no fault of their own, need to be rehomed.'Catherine Elmer had known Ms Jackaman - who showed 'acceptance, love, compassion and empathy' - since she was a child before volunteering for her.'I don't think many of us could get up every day for 32 years for the welfare of others - I think it's remarkable and should be honoured.Gill Lewis, who runs WeCare Wildlife Rescue and had known for Ms Jackaman for more than ten years, said she had 'lost a good friend
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