Tributes have been paid to animal-welfare advocate Sarah Fisher, who died last month at the age of 61.

Sarah’s partner was actor Anthony Head and together they ran Tilley Farm, a sanctuary for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

Battersea Cats and Dogs Home in London was among those honouring her memory. Having collaborated with the charity throughout the years, the organisation said: "We're truly sorry to lose our beloved friend and Ambassador Sarah Fisher and send our deepest sympathies to Sarah's partner Anthony, her daughters, and her family and friends.

"Sarah, alongside her partner Anthony Head, gave so much to our charity, fostering dogs, using her canine behaviour expertise to train our staff and volunteers, and contributing in so many ways to make a real difference in animal welfare. She will be dearly missed by all of us at Battersea."

Sarah was also a leading UK Tellington TTouch instructor, behaviour counsellor, and author known for integrating TTouch bodywork with diet and ACE Free Work (Animal Confidence & Engagement) to help animals, especially rescue dogs, with behavioural issues, fostering calm and confidence by addressing tension and improving the human-animal bond. 

Sarah’s daughters Emily and Daisy posted on her Facebook page: “We are so sorry to have to share the news that our extraordinary, kind and talented mother, Sarah, passed away recently. It is immensely shocking to us all, and came with very little warning.

“No words could ever express all that she encompassed, or begin to describe the crater her absence has left. We know how profoundly she has impacted the lives of so many, and we couldn't be more proud of the legacy she is leaving behind. We only wish she'd had more time to share her knowledge and brilliance with us, and the world. Our grief knows no bounds, nor did the reaches of her incredibly unique and irreplaceable spirit. 

“We know how much she treasured the relationships she had with all of her friends, colleagues and collaborators, many of whom she stayed in contact with here, and we thank you all for being a part of her enriched life.”