SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Julia is one of the bossiest bunnies we have ever met. She is the Queen of her pen and keeps the other 9 bunnies in line.

Julia came from NSW after her humans contacted us and asked if we would provide her with a forever home. Julia was flown into the state and happily calls Big Ears her home. She still keeps in contact with her humans through email.

Julia can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her health treatments and annual vaccination.

SPONSORED BY ELOISE GURR FOR ANGELIQUE KNAPPERS

Ducky Duck the goose thinks she is a duck and prefers to hang out with her duck friends rather than the geese. She came to live at the Sanctuary after her human could no longer afford to keep her. Ducky Duck can be sponsored for $40. This will cover her health treatments such as worming.

SPONSORED BY ELOISE GURR FOR JADE SANTA MARIA

Pipkin arrived at the Sanctuary 3 years ago with his brother Fiver. They had been at the RSPCA and no one had wanted to adopt them. Since that time Pipkin has moved into a large pen and lives with 4 other rabbits and some hens.

Pipkin can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his vaccination and annual vet check.

SPONSORED BY NARELLE BROWN

Butternut the baby bun is one of Freyline's kits born here at the Sanctuary. Butternut is only a few months old and loves hanging out with her siblings.

Butternut can be sponsored in the following ways

$50 for vaccinations and health check and treatments

SPONSORED BY JO-ANN DRIESSEN

Wilbur the sheep is again available for sponsorship and would love someone to sponsor him to cover his health check, feet trim and drench. He is a self shearing sheep so he doesn't have that expense.

$80 will cover Wilbur for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED BY PEACE OF MIND BOARDING KENNELS

Piglet is a new arrival to the Sanctuary. She is a lovely girl who prefers to hang out with the donkeys than the other pigs.

Piglet can be sponsored for $150 which will go towards her health checks and treatment and towards her food.

SPONSORED BY DINY AND CECILY

Spike the pony is now available for sponsorship for $200.00 which will cover the cost of his hoof trimming and worming for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED BY DEBBIE BURWELL AND DENITA BEDELPH

New arrival Freyline needs to be spayed. Sponsorship of $140 will go towards her spay operation. Without your sponsorship we wouldn't be able to take in animals liks Freyline that desperately need a home and had nowhere else to go. Freyline lives with her babies.

Freyline was spayed on 10/2/12.

 SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF TULIP

Cotton has called Big Ears home since 2007, she originally came from the RSPCA. Cotton lives in a large pen with her friend BB and Higgins.

Cotton loves a carrot and to lay about in the sun.

Cotton can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her vaccination and vet check.

 SPONSORED BY DANIEL PALMER

Fluffy the turkey chick recently turned up on the farm when his mum Bonnie came proudly strolling along with 12 chicks.

Given that these birds easily fall to predators we enclosed them in a special area to keep them safe.

Sponsorship of Fluffy will cover his/her health treatments and go towards chick food.

SPONSORED BY DEBBIE BURWELL

Blueberry, so named because she has beautiful blue eyes, is one of 7 rabbits that came to live at Big Ears in 2008. Blueberry and her family were used as breeders for rabbit meat. The person who had been breeding and eating them had died and the family brought them to Big Ears to live.

Blueberry can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her vaccination and vet check.

SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF TULIP

Mr Inky has called the Sanctuary home for a number of years. He originally came from the RSPCA.

Mr Inky can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his vet check, vaccination and health treatments

 SPONSORED BY GRACE BAILEY

Gorky the cockatoo has beak and feather disease and is slowly losing more and more feathers. Life expectancy for Gorky isn't long and any sponsorship of this sweet, gentle bird will be all about spoiling him with his favourite foods and toys. Sponsorship of $60.00 will cover Gorky's requirements and make his remaining days fun and exciting.

Gorky passed away on 31/1/12.  He is greatly missed.

SPONSORED BY EMMA JESSUP

Bazil was unable to remain living with her humans due to their pet dog.  Bazil moved to the Sanctuary to live with other piggies and is sponsored by her family.

SPONSORED BY JENNY AND MICK HARVEY

Clem the duck came to live at the Sanctuary after first spending some time at the RSPCA. He now happily calls Big Ears his home.

Clem can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health treatments and a few treats

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Waddle-Waddle the duck is very lucky as he was rescued from a situation where he had been left to fend for himself. His friend died and some concerned people decided to rescue Waddle-Waddle and bought him to the Sanctuary.

Waddle-Waddle can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health treatments and a treat.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW STRIKIS FOR JEKABS AND JUDY STRIKIS

Introducing the 2 most mischievious rabbits to call Big Ears home. They are named Cheekychops (CC) and NaughtyTrousers (NT). These 2 buns arrived as babies from the RSPCA after it was decided that because they look so like bush rabbits it would be hard to find them a home (there mother was a domestic rabbit and father a bush rabbit).

These beautiful buns have called the Sanctuary home for some time now and are a complete joy, standing to beg for their food and generally playing all sorts of tricks to make sure they get all the treats they possibley can.

Sponsorship of $80 will cover their annual health check, nail trim, worm and flea treatment and annual calici vaccination.

SPONSORED BY REIBEY HOUSE, COLLEGIATE

Boris, Borat and Eugene are Indian Runner ducks. They can be sponsored as a group for $100.

 SPONSORED BY REIBEY HOUSE, COLLEGIATE

Milo the feral kitten literally walked into the Sanctuary's hospital to eat some food.

SPONSORED BY

KAREN STRIKIS FOR SUSAN AND MALCOLM RICHARDS

AND

REIBEY HOUSE, COLLEGIATE

AND

JANET BISHOP

Juliet the goat can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards her hoof trimming and drenching. Juliet wandered onto the property some time ago and has never left, we're not sure if she was dumped here or just turned up. Either way she now calls Big Ears home.

SPONSORED BY THE COLLINS FAMILY

Betsy the rabbit also came from the RSPCA. We have had her spayed and she has successfully bonded with Mojo. Betsy's history is unknown, however she now has a large pen to play and live in and the company of her own kind. Betsy can be sponsored for $50 which will cover her annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY JENELLE WILLIAMS

AND

SARA DALTON FOR ELLA

Sponsorship of $50.00 will cover Tippy's health check and annual calici vaccination. Tippy came from the RSPCA as a pregnant bun and she has 1 kit named Toggle.  Tippy has been spayed.

SPONSORED BY REIBEY HOUSE, COLLEGIATE

The Three Turkey Amigos are 3 wild turkeys that now call Big Ears home after wandering in and never leaving.

They can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards their health treatment and food.

SPONSORED BY REIBEY HOUSE, COLLEGIATE 

Mr Tickles can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health check and treatments.

SPONSORED BY SARA DALTON FOR INDIARNA

SPONSORED BY SASKIA RIETVELD

Bings the baby bun is one of Freyline's kits born here at the Sanctuary. Bings is only a few weeks old and loves hanging out with his siblings and trying to get a drink from his mum even though she seems determined to ween them. Bings was attacked by something, perhaps a rat. As a result she had her ear removed at the vet and is now fighting an infection with medication and regular trips to the vet.

Bings can be sponsored in the following ways

$130 for Bing's spay/neuter when the time comes in a few more months.

SPONSORED BY SARA DALTON FOR ELLA 

Butternut the baby bun is one of Freyline's kits born here at the Sanctuary. Butternut is only a few weeks old and loves hanging out with his siblings and trying to get a drink from his mum even though she seems determined to ween them.

Butternut can be sponsored in the following ways

$50 for vaccinations and health check and treatments

SPONSORED BY SARA DALTON FOR NARLAH

Caramel the baby bun is one of Freyline's kits born here at the Sanctuary. Caramel is only a few weeks old and loves hanging out with his siblings and trying to get a drink from his mum even though she seems determined to ween them.

Caramel can be sponsored in the following ways

$130 for Caramel's spay/neuter when the time comes in a few more months.

SPONSORED BY ANNETTE LOWE FOR AUNTY JO

Meet magnificent King Henry who was dumped along with another rooster on a property in Hobart. The people's whose property they were dumped on were unable to keep them and relocated them to Big Ears.

King Henry lives up to his name and is a magnificent boy. He can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards his health treatments.

SPONSORED BY THE OLD WOOLSTORE APARTMENT HOTEL HOBART

Sponsorship of Minty for $100 will cover her sheer,hoof trimming, health check, teeth check and drenching.

SPONSORED BY MELANIE BRUCE

Frenchie came to the sanctuary after being caught by a cat and handed into the RSPCA. Frenchie was only a few days old and was introduced to a very clucky hen who decided that Frenchie was the baby she had been longing for. Frenchie can be sponsored for $35.

SPONSORED BY MELANIE BRUCE

Lolly has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of years. She arrived as a baby after she was not wanted because of her colour (apparently black isn't 'popular'). She also had a deformed foot that the vet said looked as if it had been burnt.

Lolly can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her annual health check and calici vaccination.

SPONSORED BY

MARY THOMAS

MELANIE BRUCE

AND THE PENGUIN MEDITATION GROUP

This handsome rooster is named Fritz. He was part of a large rescue of poultry the Sanctuary took in 2 years ago. Fritz is a very large rooster but he is so very sweet he sometimes runs away from the bantam roosters (small rooster). Fritz is a special type of breed of rooster but at the Sanctuary we are not interested in breeds, we are interested in the health and well being of the animals. Fritz would love for someone to sponsor him for $35 which will cover his health regime such as worming and de-lousing and also allow for a treat or too (he loves grapes).

SPONSORED BY MELANIE BRUCE

Dolly the hen can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments.

SPONSORED BY CAROLYN NELSON FOR PHILLIP HALL

Montrose came to live at the Sanctuary after his humans could no longer keep him. Montrose is quite friendly and will come up to people for food.

Montrose can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his health treatments and a treat.

SPONSORED BY SARAH BADCOCK FOR GREGORY

Muffy the rainbow lorikeet came to the Sanctuary after his owner was unable to take him away with her. Muffy has quite the vocabulary and often asks "whats the matter?" Muffy loves a bath and tries to have one every day. Spososrhsip of $65 will cover Muffy's worming and health checks as well as toys to amuse this very clever bird.

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE BARWICK

Moriarty the kitten was found in a neighbours hay barn along with a sibling now named Sherlock. They are both feral kittens that will now call Big Ears their home.

Moriarty can be sponsored for $280 which will cover vaccinations, worming, health check and spay/neuter operation and microchip.

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE BARWICK AND SHAUN PEDDER

Sherlock the kitten was found in a neighbours hay barn along with a sibling now named Moriarty. They are both feral kittens that will now call Big Ears their home.

Sherlock can be sponsored for $280 which will cover vaccinations, worming, health check and spay/neuter operation and microchip.

SPONSORED BY ANON

Campbell the duck is one of a number of ducks that Big Ears took in 2 years ago after his owner was unable to continue to care for him.

Campbell can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards his health treatments.

SPONSORED BY DENITA BEDELPH

Molly has lived at Big Ears since 2007 when she originally came from the RSPCA. Molly is a very sweet bunny and lives quite happily with her friend Bigwig.

Molly can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her vaccination and vet check.

SPONSORED BY MG ROBERTS PLUMBING

This beautiful bird is Rocky Cocky. Rocky was a wild bird and mauled by a dog. Rocky cannot fly. She is very afraid and timid. Ideally Rocky needs a vet assessment and Xray to determine the damage that has been done.

If you would like to help Rocky and hopefully help us to release her back to where she belongs then please consider sponsoring her. Sponsorship of $110 will go towards the xray and any medical treatment that will need to follow.

The Baby Bunny fund

Big Ears just took in 5 baby bunnies aged 9 weeks old. Their mum had an 'encounter' with a bush bunny and thus gave birth to some bush coloured bunnies.

These bunnies will now call Big Ears home and are already enjoying their large enclosure with lots of running and binkying going on.

If you would like to make a donation towards the Baby Bunny fund the sponsorship will go towards vaccinations, health check and sexing and eventually neuter and spay operations.

All bunnies have had their annual vaccinations. Now we need to raise money towards 5 spay operations.

$20.00 raised so far - thanks Sylvie Tjoei

$50.00 from Maddie Plaister

SPONSORED BY VIVIENNE MCNALLY FOR GUS AND MITCH

Jelly is one of seven male guinea pigs that now call the Sanctuary home after their human could no longer afford to keep them.

Jelly can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health checks and treatment.

SPONSORED BY MG ROBERTS PLUMBING

Bubby the donkey is in his early 30's and because of this he needs a yearly dental visit and regular hoof trim and worming. A sponsorship fo $300 will help cover Bubby's expenses.

SPONSORED BY FIONA JONES AND FAMILY

Forest the rooster came to the Sanctuary as he was unable to stay in suburbia with his family who had lovingly raised him.

Forest can be sponsored for $35.

SPONSORED BY FIONA JONES AND FAMILY

Coconut the rooster came to the Sanctuary to live after he could no longer stay with his family in suburbia. He was lovingly hand reared from a day old chick and now calls Big Ears his forever home.

Coconut can be sponsored for $35.

SPONSORED BY TRACY AND DANIEL

Rita the rabbit came to the Sanctuary after being adopted from the RSPCA by some caring people. These people decided that Rita needed to live in a large pen with other rabbits and arranged to bring her to Big Ears.

Rita lives with 5 other rabbits and is a very friendly girl.

Rita can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY NARELLE BROWN

Dorothy the duck can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards parasite treatments.

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Matilda the ex battery hen is a very happy hen. Since living at the Sanctuary she is free to engage in her natural behaviours such as nesting, scratching, dust bathing and sun bathing.

Matilda can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments.

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Molly the hen came to stay at the Sanctuary while her parents went on holidays. When they returned and saw how happy Molly was with other hens and roosters they wanted her to stay here.

Molly can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments.

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Goldie the hen is a happy free range hen who wanders all over the farm. Goldie can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments

SPONSORED BY EMMA LEWIS

Strudel is one of seven male guinea pigs that now call the Sanctuary home after their human could no longer afford to keep them.

Strudel can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health checks and treatment.

SPONSORED BY LEETA ATKIN FOR HER FRIENDS ELLEN AND SIMON

Wetherby came to live at the Sanctuary after being at the RSPCA for some time. He has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of years and lives with 2 girlbuns named Lily-Rose and Sophie.

Wetherby can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY ROSSLYN BEEBY

Thumper has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of years. His humans could no longer keep him as he kept escaping from his enclosure and they were worried something might happen to him. After being de-sexed Thumper settled right down and is one of the most relaxed bunnies at the Sanctuary. Thumper can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his annual health check and calici vaccination.

 SPONSORED BY KATIE AND CALEB

Pipsqueak is one of three guinea pigs born at the Sanctuary after we took in their pregnant mother.

Pipsqueak can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his/her vet health check and sexing.

SPONSORED BY JOEY ROBERTS

Monty has called the Sanctuary home for approx. 12 months. He came from the RSPCA after his owner no longer wanted him as they had lost interest in him.

Monty is a friendly bunny and loves to get into mischief.

Monty can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY KELLY ROBERTS

Ludwig has called the Sanctuary home for nearly 12 months after coming from the RSPCA. He lives with a large group of buns and loves to dig.

Ludwig can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his annual vet check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY LIZZY ROBERTS

Faith arrived at the Sanctuary in 2009 after being described as 'unspectacular' by the shelter where she had been surrendered to. We at the Sanctuary think she is spectacular with her gorgeous coloured fur and friendly nature.

Faith can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY KELLY ROBERTS

Mr Higgins was rescued from a garage breeding situation and had been used to breed his whole life. He had never seen the sun or experienced fresh air.

Mr Higgins has lived at the Sanctuary for over a year and lives with 5 other bunnies.

Mr Higgins has teeth problems and will need to be seen by a vet and have an operation and teeth filing. Higgi went to the vet and had his teeth seen to.

Sponsorship of Mr Higgins is $150 which will go towards his medical requirements.

SPONSORED BY LIZZY ROBERTS

Molly the pony is again bravely fighting her way back from founder. She has be seeing a natural hoof trimmer and needs to continue to do so every 6 weeks. Sponsorship of $200 will cover Molly's hoof trimming and worming for 12 months.

SPONSORED BY FREEDOM FOR FARMED RABBITS

Herbie is a very lucky rabbit. He was being bred and kept in one of the states meat rabbit farms where he would be killed at 16 weeks of age to become food. Herbie was purchased and came to live at the Sanctuary straight away. He hasn't looked back and loves his life of freedom.

Herbie can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his vaccination and vet health check.

SPONSORED BY ALISON BIRCHALL

Toggle is a very young baby bun born here at the Sanctuary to Tippy. We took Tippy in as a pregnant bun from the RSPCA to help them out. Toggle is due his first vaccination and formal sexing tomorrow (and appears to be a boybun).

He will also require his neuter operation. Sponsorship of $130 for Toggle will go towards his 2 x vaccinations to cover the calici virus and his neuter operation once he is a few months older. Toggle has now had his neuter.

SPONSORED BY JASMINE THE CAT 

This is a rare photo of Mimi the feral cat who usually only comes out at night. Pictured here she lives in a large outdoor enclosure with 3 other feral cats. She has been desexed.

Mimi came to the Sanctuary to live after the person who was feeding her had to go into a nursing home. Mimi had nowhere else to go and given she isn't friendly at all her options were limited. Mimi now calls the Sanctuary home.

Mimi can be sponsored for $80 which will go towards her health check, vaccination and treatments.

SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF REGGIE RABBIT

Mojo originally came from the RSPCA and has overcome a number of health issues, including sudden and dramatic weight loss. He has returned to his former health but needs to be closely monitored to make sure he doesn't relapse. Mojo also has a sore leg which will require a vet to look at.

Mojo can be sponsored for $100 which will cover his above mentioned medical needs as well as his annual health check and vaccination.

P.S Mojo has been successfully paired with a female named Betsy and they are very much on love. Photots to come shortly

SPONSORED BY KRISTIN POULELIS AND MICHAEL SERISIER AND FREEDOM FOR FARMED RABBITS

Mayhem the ex meat rabbit has now had her ultrasound and does not need to be spayed (it was already done). That means Mayhem can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her vaccination and health check

SPONSORED BY SJOUKJE, BENITO AND CHARLIE

AND NANCY SERISIER

Casper the rabbit is sight impaired and unable to see at all. He lives with Snowy and she leads him around and shows him where the food is. Casper was rescued from the same situation as Brambles, where he was kept in a shed in a small cage and used for breeding. Now Casper enjoys a large outside pen and all the behaviours a rabbit enjoys like digging and socialising.

Casper can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY KIRSTIN DUNNE AND DENITA BEDELPH

Jaffa is an English Angora rabbit and was found dumped. When she arrived at the Sanctuary she was in quite a state and had to have her beautiful fur shaved off and live inside until the cold winter months had passed. Jaffa is approximately 4 to 5 years of age. Sponsorship of $80 will cover her annual vaccination against calcici virus, vet health check of her ears, teeth and general body condition and an annual hair clip for summer to keep her free of tangles and to keep her cool against the hot summer weather.

Sponsored by Mary Burns and Dougal Wilson

Goblin and Bella the turkeys can be sponsored for $65 which will go towards their food and health treatments.

Both Goblin and Bella are rescues from being eaten and now live happily roaming the sanctuary.

SPONSORED BY ELOISE GURR

New arrival Captain Cocoa has severe teeth problems and was surrendered to Big Ears because the owner did not wish to pay for the ongoing vet treatments. She had attempted to trim them herself with hoof trimmers.

Rabbits must always have their teeth seen to by a vet.

Captain Cocoa will also need to be desexed and vaccinated.

Captain Cocoa can be sponsored for $250.

Vet visit - he has had one tooth removed, one repaired and will need ongoing dental work.

Sponsored by Roksanda Ristich

BB also known as Beautiful Bunny. BB has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of years now after arriving from the RSPCA. Sponsosrhip of $50 will cover BB's annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY MARKUS SCHMID

Billy-Bob the goat came to live at the Sanctuary after his humans decided he deserved a life where he could free range. He moved here with his mother who sadly passed away. Billy-Bob hangs out with the goat herd and is best friends with Opie. Billy-Bob can be sponsored for $80 which will cover his regular hoof trimming, and drenching.

SPONSORED BY JOSHUA NEWSUM AND RACHEL MULLINS

Mr Grumpy came from the RSPCA and is so named because he has to share his carrots and other treats with Hector the guinea pig and some rabbits that are way onto him with his hiding place for treats.

You can sponsor Mr Grumpy for $40.00 and help him fill his hideyhole with yummies as well as his vet visit and health check and medications.

SPONSORED BY JAMES NEWSUM

Percy the guinea pig came from the RSPCA and now calls Big Ears his home. He lives with 2 other piggy friends, some rabbits and chickens. He loves his greens and chicken pellets. Percy can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health check and Revolution treatment.

SPONSORED BY ADA AND MINNIE MEDWIN

AND MICHAELA SANDERS AND DANIELLE ROLLINS

Olly the guinea pig can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his health check and treatments.

SPONSORED BY SALLY URQUHART

BunBun the rabbit is a new arrival. He was originally rescued from a small hutch where a nice lady noticed that he continually had no food and water. She also noticed his owner used to pick up his hutch and throw it around. Thankfully BunBun was rescued and now lives here at the Sanctuary with his girlbun Freyline.

BunBun can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his health check and vaccination.

Partially Sponsored by Annette and Paul

AND FREIGHT CONNECTIONS PTY LTD

AND LIZZY ROBERTS

Connor still requires a further sponsorship to assist him with his ear problems. Depsite living here for nearly a year, his first two years of life that were filled with abuse, starvation and beatings before the RSPCA seized him, have seen Connor left with ongoing health issues.

Sponsorship of $250 will go towards vet visits and medications.

Connor is on 2 medications to help clear his ears and then we will move onto topical medications. At the moment his ears are too sore to touch.

SPONSORED BY BARBARA PILKINGTON

Esme the hen is a happy free range hen who wanders all over the farm. Esme can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments

SPONSORED BY SARAH AND AARON RODGERS

Binky is the brother of Bear and Thumpi Jr and also has the distinctive one ear up look. Binky was norn at the Sanctuary after we took in his vry pregnant mother. That was 3 years ago and Binky enjoys living with his bunny girlfriend Jaffa.

PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY SUZANNE EMERY AND CARA 

Beautiful Brambles needs to be spayed and can be sponsored for $150.00.

$50 Sponsorship thanks to Cara, Brambles is now fully sponsored and has been spayed.

 Finn sponsored

"In loving memory of Sharon Janet Lindner (Bunny), who will always be remembered for her warm smile and kind and loving heart.  Sharon possessed a boundless love for her ponies and all of God's creatures.  Sharon was always willing to rescue, nurture and love any of God's creatures.  This is one way that she taught others how to love.  You are sadly missed".

 Also sponsored by Tess Batt

SPONSORED BY CLAIRE BOND AND BANJO AND BILLY

James Bond the rooster was rescued by Clare Bond after he was found roaming in the Greens Beach area.  He had been dumped along with 3 other roosters that did not survive.  James is the lucky one. 

SPONSORED BY SUE McCLARRON

Henrietta the hen used to live on her own but since moving to Big Ears she is happy living with other hens and roosters. Henrietta can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments.

SPONSORED BY SARAH BELLINGER

Banana the rabbit is the only one left of 9 rabbits that Big Ears took in a few years ago as part of a large rescue. Banana happily lives her days with Hubert von Schubert and a guinea pig and a duck.

Sponsorship of $50 for Banana will cover her annual health check, vaccination, eye and teeth check, and treatment with a product named Revolution used to control fleas in summer that can spread deadly diseases between bunnies.

SPONSORED BY JEAN CONSIDINE

AND CLAIRE BOND

Sweet William was rescued from a road side where initially his mother was being sold as rabbit meat. The people who saw the sign stopped and mananged to persuade the man to sell William to them as well so that he couldn't be used as future breeding stock. They then brought both Miss Amanda and Sweet William to the Sanctuary where they have resided ever since.

Sweet William is seen here in moult, where some of his fur is changing colour and some remains darker. If you would like to sponsor this shy but adorable boy you can do so for $50. This will cover his vaccinations and health checks for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED BY JODIE RAYNER

Biscuit came from the RSPCA named Peter, they thought she was a boy. Bikkie is in fact a girl and has been spayed. She lives with her 2 piggie friends and Pembleton the rabbit. Bikkie can be sponsored for $50 which will cover her annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY MADDIE PLAISTER

Moh the rabbit was rescued from a child that had been cruel to him and actually tried to kill him. Moh has lived at the Sanctuary for many years now and enjoys spending his time with his girlbun Julia. Moh can be sponsored for $50 which will cover his annual calici virus vaccine and vet check.

 SPONSORED BY MICHAELA SANDERS

Ginger the guinea pig arrived as one of 11 girls from the RSPCA. She still lives with her siblings and she can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards her health check and Revolution treatment.

Sponsored by Taishah & Zarian Simcox

Fiver the rabbit has called ther Sanctuary home for a number of years after arriving with his brother from the RSPCA. Fiver can be sponsored for $50 which will cover his annual health check and vaccination.

Sponsored by Hamish and Xavier Lethborg

Beezlebub the kitten was dumped with her mother and then her mother was hit and killed by a car. Beez then ended up in a drain and was rescued by some kind people who bottled reared her. They could not keep Beez so she came to live at the Sanctuary. Beez can be sponsored for $150 which will cover her spay, vaccinations, and worming.

Sponsored by Hamish and Xavier Lethborg

Cuddle-pie is a ex feral kitten that was about to be dumped when a lady intervened and said she would take her. That lady (who wishes to remain anonymous) drover her 150 kilometres to the Sanctuary and introduced her to us.

Cuddle-pie was covered in black oil. She was emaciated and very wary. It didn't take long for things to change, Cuddle-pie is the original purr machine and literally purrs at the sight of a human. Cuddle-pie has made friends with 2 other kittens and lives happily with them. Sponsorship of Cuddle-pie will cover her ongoing vaccination regime (she has had 1 of 3) and also her spay.

Cuddle-pie can be sponsored for $150.

SPONSORED BY NARELLE BROWN

Mummy goat came to the Sanctuary in 2004. She lives with her daughter and the rest of the goats. Mummy goat is quite old and a bit grumpy and she doesn't mind using her horns to show you who she thinks is boss.

Mummy can be sponsored for $75 which will go towards her hoof trimming and drenching and health check.

SPONSORED BY ANON

Stella the duck can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her food and health treatments.

SPONSORED BY ANON

Janey the frizzle hen was one of 40 the sanctuary took in after her humans were unable to keep them. Sponsorship of $35 will go towards Janey's health treatments, such as parasite control.

SPONSORED BY RHONDA OPENSHAW

Gorgeous Nelly has called Big Ears home since 2006 when some people intervened in her life and found her a new home with us. She had been very lonely and dependent on her human for companionship but he didn't give her enough time and she would call out to him. Now Nelly has settled in with 4 other cows and is happy to be part of the herd.

Nelly can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards her drench and other expenses.

SPONSORED BY ISIS FITCH

Socrates is a big ex feral cat that was bought to live at Big Ears with no other alternative available for him. Since that time Socrates has become a very friendly boy and is de-sexed and micro-chipped.

Sponsorship of $50 of Socrates will cover his annual health check, vaccination and worming throughout the year.

SPONSORED BY BURNIE POLICE SHIFT 1 

Fonzy the piggie can be sponsored for $150 which will go towards his health check, treatments and food.

SPONSORED BY ARLINDA AND LOVEY

Buttons the bunny needs to be sponsored for her annual health check and vaccination. Buttons can be sponsored for $40. Buttons was spayed on 18 May 2011.

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Cleopatra the hen was no longer wanted by her human because she was not to 'show' quality. Cleo now lives happily with many other hens and roosters and she can be sponsored fo $35 which will go towards parasite treatments.

 SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Daisy Duck can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her food and health check.

SPONSORED BY LINDA ROCKE

Miss Amanda was rescued from the side of the road along with her son. Miss Amanda can be sponsored for $50 which will cover her annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY LINDA ROCKE

Abby, Ally and Aloha are 3 of 11 guinea pigs that the Sanctuary took in from the RSPCA approx. 12 months ago. The girls ages are unknown. They all live together in a very happy group and their favourite thing is stealing food and running off and hiding it and then coming back for some more.

Sponsorship of these 3 girls is $95 and will cover their worm treatment, annual health check and treatment with Revolution. There may even be some left over for a chewy treat that they adore so much.

SPONSORED BY LINDA ROCKE

Thumpi Jr is one handsome bun. He is the brother of Bear. Thumpi Jr is one of 6 kits born at the Sanctuary after his mother arrived already pregnant. Luckily for Thumpi Jr he has only ever known the good life and will continue to do so here at the Sanctuary.

Thumpi Jr can be sponsored for $50 which will cover his annual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY SJOUKJE BUITENDIJK 

Blissie was born at the Sanctuary after we took in her mother Giggles who was already pregnant. Blissie has beautiful blonde fur and it needs a lot if intensive care and gentle brushing. In the warmer months she will have her fur shaved to protect her from heat stress and flystrike.

$60 will sponsor Blissie and help to cover her hair expenses as well as her annual health check, vaccination etc

 SPONSORED BY SEAININ AND MICHAEL

A sponsorship of $300.00 will have Tansy the donkey braying with joy. It will also cover her dental and health check and hoof trimming.

 SPONSORED BY HAMISH AND WILLOW CORBETT

Tibby the pig is the matriarch of all the piggies.She is a very very big pig and is very sweet and a loveable girl.

Tibby would love someone to sponsor her so she can have her annual health check and drenching.

Tibby can be sponsored for $150

SPONSORED BY DENITA BEDELPH

Buster McHottiebun is one of the most adorable boybuns at the Sanctuary, except for his penchant for biting. Buster can be sponsored for $50.00 which will cover his annual health check and vaccination.

 SPONSORED BY THE ASLIN FAMILY

Lena is a hearing impaired piggie and often has to be woken for her to have food. Sponsoring Lena for $100 will allow her to have an annual health check and vaccinations.

 SPONSORED BY TAZGARLIC

Wilbur the pig has had his health check and de-sex and still needs a sponsor. Wilbur came to live at the Sanctuary after his human had to move interstate and couldn't take him with her. If you would like to sponsor this very friendly little piggy he can be sponsored for $250.

Wilbur has now got a little piggie friend named Fonzy and they absolutely love each other.

SPONSORED BY HAYLEE VAN BEEK

George the duck has a disabled leg and wing after being deliberately hit by a car. George has adjusted to his change in lifestyle and lives with his girlfriend and has a special bath so he can get in and out without too much trouble.

Because of George's condition he needs to have an annual health check to make sure he is in good health.

George can be sponsored for $60.

 SPONSORED BY DENITA BEDELPH

Beautiful Lily-Rose was found wandering around in the city. After no one claimed her she moved to the Sanctuary and now call it home. Sponsoring Lily-Rose for $50.00 will cover her annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY THE PALMER FAMILY

The craziest cow on the farm title definitely belongs to Roxy. She is an over exuberant girl and just loves to play and loves people. She was rescued with her friend Katie and was quite upset and not being able to help Katie and had stood beside the fenced area where Katie was trapped calling to her. Now they are side by side all the time and love to chase each other.

Roxy can be sponsored for $100.

SPONSORED BY WILLOW AND HAMISH CORBETT

Bessie the goat is one of the original Big Ears residents. Bessie and her sisiter Mimi and mother Mummy all came to the farm approximately 2005.

Bessie still lives with Mummy and the other goats and loves bread as a treat. She is a very friendly natured girl.

Bessie can be sponsored for $75 which will go towards her hoof trimming, drench, vet check, etc as well as hard feeding during the winter months.

 SPONSORED BY SERANI DODSON

Hector the guinea pig was left at a pet store because a person no longer wanted him. He has been living here at the Sanctuary and is a very happy little boy. Hector can be sponsored for $60.00.

SPONSORED BY LEONIE HANNAM

Buffy the goat has blossomed into a loving and trusting creature after a terrible start to life that involved being chained up for 3 years with the collar growing into her neck. She was also used to 'mow' lawn and left on a vacant block and fell victim to children throwing rocks at her. Buffy also had an enlarged teat and no teeth. She is now 8 years old and lives happily with her herd of goat friends. Sponsorship of $200 will allow Buffy to be visited by the vet for a regular checkup, cover her drench and her feet trimming as well buying her some special feed to help keep her weight on in winter.

 SPONSORED BY LUCY WILLIAMS

This scared and tiny looking kitty is Felix. Jacqui trapped her out near the pine tree after noticing her hanging around. She is a feral kitten but starting to get a little friendlier, especially now she is enjoying the good life.

Felix will need to be de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed etc., (once she is a bit friendlier) and if you would like to help us to help her you can sponsor Felix for $250.

Felix was spayed and vaccinated on 13/07/11.

 PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY JESSICA REDDICK

AND KELLY ROBERTS

Merry is the youngest of the donkey herd and would love someone to sponsor her for $300 which will cover dental and hoof trimming for a 12 month period.

Sponsorship of $250 now filled thanks to Kelly Roberts

 Sponsored by Chris Baczkowski

Merlin the guinea pig's previous humans moved out of their house and left him behind in a hutch to die. He was very thin and sick when he arrived at the Sanctuary. Merlin has recovered and his hair has grown back and he has put on weight.

Merlin can be sponsored for $40.00

Yay I am pretty enough! At long last I have been sponsored. I am definitely a happy little piggy now

 SPONSORED BY ROHAN MURCHIE ON BEHALF OF DENNY CRANE

Candy needs to be spayed. As an older bun she is at higher risk of uterine cancer which effects 85% of unspayed female rabbits. A Sponsorship of $120.00 will cover her operation and medication.

 SPONSORED BY RHONDA OPENSHAW

Merino the merino sheep is an older male and he requires a little extra attention because of his breed and age. He needs special care at shearing time due to all the folds in his skin.

Merino's sponsorship of $85 will cover his drench, hoof trim and shear.

SPONSORED BY HAYLEE van BEEK

Bolly the turkey hen arrived at the Sanctuary on Christmas day. She is blind in one eye and had many missing feathers. Bolly is not friendly at all but will sneak up to see what food is being offered. If you would like to sponsor Bolly, she is available for 12 month sponsorship for $50.00.

Sponsored by Anonymous Friend to the Animals

Marvin the budgerigar has a respitory infection and requires medication and a vet consultation. Sponsorship of $30.00 will assist Marvin greatly.

SPONSORED BY LAUREN AITKIN AND PATRICIA GLOVER

Grapefruit the guinea pig would love someone to sponsor him which will cover his health checks. Sponsorship for Grapefruit is $40.

SPONSORED BY JENELLE WILLIAMS

Daffy duck is quite elderly having turned 10 years of age. He would love someone to sponsor him. For $50.00 Daffy will be a very happy boy and be provided with 2 bags of his favourite food. A recent health check at the vet found that Daffy is sight impaired in one eye and slightly disabled in one leg. He now lives in a separate enclosure with his special diabled bath that he can get in and out of with ease.

SPONSORED BY STEPHANIE BERRELL

When Rhubarb is smiling the whole world smiles with him. This very expressive piggie would love someone to sponsor him to cover his vaccinations to keep him healthy. $50.00 will help Rhubarb to continue smiling all year long.

This is Annie. She was rescued from death row at a pound in NSW and for a short time called Big Ears home. She was extremely emaciated and her sponsorship went towards her food expenses as she needed to be fed a high quality diet to improve her condition. Sadly Annie was put to sleep on 10/7/11 due to her ill health, she had cancerous tumours and was beginning to suffer. We are pleased to say that in the short time she stayed with us she learnt to smile, and run again and to be unafraid. She slept on the bed and she ate the very best food we could buy her. She was only with us for a small time but she made a huge impact. Thankyou to Eleanor Guerra for sponsoring Annie.

please see the before and after page and memeoriam page for more photos of dear Annie.

 SPONSORED BY KERRYNE BARWICK AND ROB YOUNG

Squidgey is approximately 8 weeks old and has a broken jaw after being hit by a car. She is very sweet and gentle and a yearly sponsorship for this young kitty will cover ongoing vet costs vaccinations and spay. Squidgey's sponsorship is $400.

SPONSORED BY JENNIFER KENDALL

AND CAITLYN PALMER

Minnie is a beautiful and gentle donkey and would love someone to sponsor her. For $300.00 this yearly sponsorship will cover her hoof trims and dental treatment as well as some all important treats. Minnie is an older donkey approximately 29 years old.

SPONSORED BY ROHAN MURCHIE

Freddy and Denny are best friends and love to snuggle. They have both been de-sexed and sponsorship of $100 will cover their annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY KELLY VAN BEEK

Charli the cocky needs to have a blood test and a health check from the vet regarding her feather loss. She has a few places on her body like her chest and legs where she has lost all her feathers.

Please sponsor this adorable bird and help us get to the bottom of what the issue is for Charli.

Sponsorship is $140

Charli had a blood test on 21 MAY 2011 but still needs to be sponsored. It will take approx. 6 weeks to get the results back. Results are back and he doesn't have beak and feather disease!!! and Charlie is a boy.

SPONSORED BY JENELLE WILLIAMS

Bluey the rabbit came to live at the Sanctuary after his family had lost interest in him after only 6 months. Bluey lives with 2 female rabbits and is a very happy and sociable boy.

Bluey can be sponsored for $50.00 which will cover his annual health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY JILLIAN BUTLER

Frankie the piglet was found on the side of a road miles from anywhere. He had been attacked by an animal and had puncture wounds which had to be treated by the vet. We have bottled reared him and he has had his neuter operation, vaccinations and recently spent 3 nights in hospital for a prolapsed bowel.

Frankie is a very colourful character and can be sponsored for $350.

SPONSORED BY MICHAELA SANDERS

Meet Murphy a recent arrival to the Sanctuary from the RSPCA. Not much is known about Murphy but he is super cute and hangs out with his Piggy friend Buddy (see below).

Sponsoship of Murphy is $40 and will cover his annual vet check, and medication treatments.

SPONSORED BY SEAININ AND MICHAEL

Buddy also came to the Sanctuary from the RSPCA. Not a lot is known about his background. He is a very timid boy but is always by the side of his friend Murphy and he loves carrots and kiwi fruit. Buddy can be sponsored for $40.00 which will go towards his health check and medications.  Sadly Buddy passed away In October. 

Sponsorship has been transferred to April the guinea pig.

 SPONSORED BY SEAININ AND MICHAEL

April the guinea pig is one of 11 girls that live together in a large enclosure. They all came from the RSPCA together. April can be sponsored for $40.00.

SPONSORED BY IZZY VON LICHTAN

Who's a pretty boy? Dutch is. Dutch can be sponsored for $30.00 which will go towards treats and toys to keep him from geting bored.

 SPONSORED BY JIMMY

Happy's 5 kits all need their second vaccination and health check. Bepo, Flashie, Jimmy the Walrus, Peeps and Zippy can be sponsored as a group for $150 which will go towards their vaccinations.

These 5 bunnies will also need to be spayed and neutered. They can be sponsored at $100 each for their operation or $500 for all of them to be de-sexed.

Jimmy the Walrus (Brown bunny) is sponsored

 SPONSORED BY JENELLE WILLIAMS

Marmaduke the ex-feral cat is one of a group that we have agreed to take from a lady who is trying to make a difference for one group of feral cats. Despite being dumped as a kitten and left to survive with his siblings, Marmaduke is becoming friendly as the days go by. He has also befriended our sight impaired cat Mialto, and is often seen with her helping her at meal times. What an amazing relationship and what an amazing cat he is. Marmaduke can be sponsored for $60.00. This will cover his annual vaccination and health check and worming.

 SPONSORED BY ADELLE SCOTT

Hemmingway and Martha the lambs can be sponsored toegther for $300.00. These 2 lambs were both bottle reared at the Sanctuary after being orphaned. Sponsorship will go towards shearing, vaccinations, drenching and hoof trimming.

SPONSORED BY MICHAELA SANDERS

Sandy the goat has led a very chequered life. He is very good at escaping and getting into things he shouldn't. He proved to be a bit of a handful for other people who looked after him. The Sanctuary offered Sandy a home and have kept a close eye on him ever since. Now he has other goats to hangout with he isn't so interested to wonder off to far and he alwasy comes back for a carrot.

Sposnosrship of Sandy for $70 will cover his hoof trimming, health check, teeth check and drenching.

SPONSORED BY KAT GERRARD

Pixie and Sunny the mini ponies would love someone to sponsor them. They recently moved to the Sanctuary after their elderly humans could no longer care for them.

The girls are mother and daughter and are a little bit shy.

As with all ponies close attention will need to be paid to their feet. They both have a history of feet problems and founder.

A sponsorship of $240 will cover their hoof trim needs for a 12 month period. They will need more regular visits from the hoof trimmer because of their history

 Sponsored by Sarah Badcock

Happypants needs to be spayed. Sponsorship will of $150 will cover her spay operation. Happy was spayed 1/4/11.

Wow look at him now. Prior to being rescued by Hunter Valley RSPCA Connor was starved and beaten and weighed only 11 kilograms. He was on death row before being rescued by Pauline (a wonderful GSD advocate in NSW) and weighed only 15 kilograms when he went into her foster care (after putting on a couple of kilos at the RSPCA). In foster care Connor needed to learn to trust again as well as to get his health on track, in short, he needed a special foever home. That is just what he got and he now calls Big Ears home.

Connor had ongoing hair loss issues, ear infections and weight issues. Due to the wonderful support and sponsorship of many people Connor has made a near full recovery.

Thankyou to the following sponsors of Connor - you all helped to make a dramatic difference in this dogs life.

Partial Sponsorship from

Ella Ashley

Petra Holgate

Frank Kuric

AND

Beth the Beautiful Border Collie

 SPONSORED BY JESSICA REDDICK

George was a feral cat that was tamed. He has been de-sexed but requires an ongoing sponsorship of $50 to cover his annual checkup and vaccination. The people who originally found George and tamed him were unable to keep him because he has some litter box issues and is therefore unlikely to find a home other than here at the Sanctuary.

 SPONSORED BY LIAM AND SARAH

A yearly sponsorship of $50.00 will provide for Wallace's annual vet health check for his ongoing eye issues. Wallace came to the sanctuary after being deemed unsaleable due to having only one eye and the other eye socket is deformed.

SPONSORED BY KATHERINE MILGATE

Some say Romeo is the ugliest dude on the farm, but we don't think so. He is a very friendly boy that loves a cuddle and a pat. He will be ready with loads of kisses for you if you provide him with a yearly sponsorship of $100 which will cover health checks, vet treatment for an ongoing jaw problem and hoof trim.

SPONSORED BY SYLVIA BAAGO

Miggles the piggie can be sponsored for $50.00. He is a little over weight so he is on a diet. He loves to hop in his water trough and have a bath. Sponsoring Miggles will cover a health check, and vaccination.

 Sponsored by Jo Ford

Muffin the donkey can be sponsored for $300. This will cover her health and dental check and hoof trimming for a 12 month period.

 SPONSORED BY YVONNE FRY

Daisy the feral cat arrived at the Sanctuary after being captured by someone who was concerned for her welfare. She had been dumped as a kitten. She is in great condition thanks to the caring person who had been feeding her.

Daisy will need a vet check, de-sexing, microchip and worming (when she is a little friendlier). If you would like to help Daisy out you can sponsor her for $250.

SPONSORED BY SHARI WAKEFIELD

Beautiful Bear the rabbit with one ear always listening out can be sponsored for $50. This will cover her annual health check and vaccination.

This beautiful boy is Lucas-Bear, a rescue GSD we took in from NSW. Anyone who saw him earlier this year (see before and after page) would remember with horror the sad eyes, the malnourished body and missing fur. He was so anxious that he had to be put on medication. His behaviour around males suggested he had been mistreated by a male at some point.

Thanks to so many kind people who sponsored Lucas-Bear and bought him toys and food he has blossomed into the most handsome boy ever (yes I am biased).

He overcame massive ear infections which required operations.

Thankyou to Mandy Woodorth and Gypsy Wulff for sponsoring Lucas-Bear. He is a terrific example of a success story. Thanks to Pauline who rescued him in NSW and entrusted him to the care of Big Ears which he will now forever call his home.

SPONSORED BY HUGO BRODRIBB

Warning - Harry is considered the "baddest" dude on the farm. He is one tough cookie but does enjoy a pat on his terms. Harry can be sponsored for $100 a year to cover his shear, hoof trim, vaccination and drench and special treats to keep us on his good side.

Have you got what it takes to be Harry's sponsor?

 SPONSORED BY LEETA ATKIN

Blossom is sad as she lost her best friend Lily this week. Lily was euthanased after we found she had a blockage in her stomach. Despite the best efforts of the vet, she was unable to be saved.

Blossom now hangs out with the rest of the pony herd but she is sad. If you would like to sponsor Blossom and help put a smile on her face, her sponsorship is $150. This will cover hoof trimming, worming, vaccinations and a treat or two to make her smile.

SPONSORED BY LIZ CHEESEMAN

The above 3 cats Twiggy, Major Tom (RIP) and Ziggy may be actual semi-feral cats but they still enjoy toys and a fun and entertaining environment. $100 sponsorship will allow for an upgrade in their enclosure, with more toys, platforms and cozy hidey spots and scratching posts.

SPONSORED BY KELLY BROWN

Seymour the pig can be sponsored for $100. This will help with his vaccinations and annual health check.

 SPONSORED BY JIMMY

Pretty and dainty Avril would love someone to sponsor her. A yearly sponsorship of $60.00 will go towards a health check and treatments.

SPONSORED BY THE CHILDREN AT LADY GOWRIE NORWOOD

Clarence has taken 18 months to fully recover from his variety of health issues. He is a loveable boy and is one of the most talkative residents at Big Ears and he definitely has to get the last word in.

$60.00 will go towards vaccinations and health checks.

Sponsored by Big un The Rabbit Lover in memory of her dearly beloved Thumper

Pretty Sophie has been waiting for her spay operation for some time. Her sponsorship is $130.00 and will cover the spay operation and medication. Sophie had her spay on 25 May 2011.

SPONSORED BY TAZGARLIC

Mialto is a sight impaired cat and was the first cat to live at the Sanctuary. Mialto lost her sight after an operation and her owner decided they did not want her anymore and asked the vet to euthanase her. The vet couldn't do it because she is so sweet and cuddly.

Sponsorship of Mialto for $80 will cover her worming, annual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY CLAUDIA BRODRIBB

Katie and Milton can be sponsored for $100.00. This amount will cover their drench treatment for 12 months.

SPONSORED BY ANNIE HICKS

Who could resist the charm of Barnaby? One of Big Ears first buns, Barnaby has called the Sanctuary home since 2006. Barnaby can be sponsored for $50 and this will cover his vaccination and annual checkup as well as a few treats.

SPONSORED BY MICHAELA SANDERS

Hayley the hen was originally an ex battery hen and had no feathers at all. She was quite literally skin and bone and covered in lice. Since her liberation and time at the Sanctuary she has blossomed not only physically in terms of her feathers and her general health and appearance, she has blossomed into a caring bird that always wants to be with people and to be a part of what is going on. She is a constant companion around the farm.

Sponsorship of $35 will cover her annual health check, de-worming and lice treatment as well as some favourote foods such as watermelon and grapes.

 Sponsored by Fiona Connolly

Trixie the piggie was originally destined for the freezer until she came to live at Big Ears. She is a beautiful little lady with a big personality and she would love someone to sponsor her for $60.00 which will go towards a health check and vaccination. Who could say no to this face?

SPONSORED BY DENITA BEDELPH

This unhappy looking cat is named Robbie. He is a feral cat that is slowly becoming tame. He is very aloof and hangs out in his outdoor enclosure with his other feral buddies.

Robbie has been already been de-sexed so only needs ongoing support for his worming and annual vaccinations. If you would like to sponsor Robbie for $50 this will cover his health check and vaccinations.

 SPONSORED BY LIZ THOMSON

Sweet Tilly the rabbit was very badly treated before arriving at the Sanctuary. She had been punched in the face repeatedly and had become quite afraid and aggressive when she perceived a threat. She is still very wary and spends her days with her guinea pig friends and her bunny friend Wigglesworth.

A sponsorship of $110 will allow Tilly to be spayed and thus reduce her risk of uterine cancer. Tilly was spayed 30/3/11.

 SPONSORED BY ANDREW SERISIER

Vincent the sheep looks grumpy but he really is a shy guy. He loves hay and treats but is not too keen on a pat. Sponsorship of $100 will cover Vincent's shearing, vaccinations, health check, hoof trim and drench.

SPONSORED BY ELEANOR GUERRA AND LAURA BROWN

Sweetpea had a terrible start to life, first she was rescued from terrible living conditions, then she lost her friends to myxomatosis, then she had a chronic tear duct infection which required her to have her eye removed. Sweetpea is now happy and healthy.

Sweetpea can be sponsored for $50 to cover her annual vaccination and health check.

 SPONSORED BY THE COUNTRY COUGARS

Mr Chirpy is a delightful boy and was hand reared by his previous owner. Mr Chirpy loves his food especially the seed mix and wheat. Mr Chirpy says that if you sponsor him for $50.00 he will be able to have a couple of bags of his favourite food which will make him very chirpy.

SPONSORED BY AMY TETLOW

Who could resist Big Ears' loveable rogue Hubert Von Schubert? Quite the ladysbun and mummys boy, Hubie is a bunny that loves his second chance at life and enjoys every moment of it. Hubie can be sponsored for $50.00 which will cover his annual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY KA - ANON

A sponsorship of $100.00 will make little Applesauce and Winkerbean very happy piggies and will cover their vaccination and annual health check.

 SPONSORED BY ANDREA AND MARKUS SCHMID

AND CAROLYN THORNE

Pedro is an older donkey that has been seriously mistreated. As an older donkey he has special needs. A yearly sponsorship of $300.00 will cover his dental, worming and hoof trimming costs.

SPONSORED BY DEBBIE BURWELL AND BROWNIE

Penny was kept in a box in a garage and used to breed over and over. She was rescued and now requires her spay operation. Penny is a larger ladybun and because of this her spay will cost extra. If you would like to sponsor this lovely girl for $150.00 she would be very appreciative.

Penny was spayed 30/3/11

 SPONSORED BY THE COUNTRY COUGARS

Alexander is another of the feral cats being rescued on the North West coast. He is actually pretty friendly and doesn't mind a pat. His nose is scarred from where he has previously been in fights. Alexander needs to be de-sexed. His sponsorship of $130 will go towards this and his vaccination. On 29/6/11 Alex was neutered and vaccinated.

Sponsored by Miriam Pulbrook

Big Humphrey had a very rough start to life having been dumped with his siblings, only days old, and left to die. All his siblings did die but Humphrey survived. Humphrey was hand reared and bottle fed at the Sanctuary and he is the most sweet and loveable boy. A sponsorship of $100.00 will cover his annual vaccination, worming and vet check.

 SPONSORED BY HAMISH AND XAVIER LETHBORG

$50.00 Sponsorship of Pembleton will cover annual vaccination, annual health check and nail trim.

 SPONSORSED BY SARAH, BRANDON AND DEB WILSON

Bert and Ernie are brothers and were found on the side of the road in a box where they had been dumped. They were lovingly rescued and hand reared and then came to live at the Sanctuary approx. 4 years ago. These boys can be sponsored for $120.

today the boys both had their hooves trimmed

 Sponsored by Hamish and Xavier Lethborg

New arrival Wims has scaly face. She is being treated with ivomectin and a sponsorship of $25 will buy Wims some tasty treats to cheer her up while she recuperates.

update - scaly face has completely healed

Sponsored by Big un The Rabbit Lover in memory of her dearly beloved Thumper

Butterscotch has been waiting a long time for someone to sponsor $150 for her spay operation (she is a larger rabbit so it is a bit more expensive). Butterscotch was originally being kept by people who planned on eating her. Luckily they changed their minds and she came to live at ther sanctuary. Butterscotch lives with her boybun Bosco and 2 roosters and 4 chickens. Butterscotch had her spay on 18 May 2011.

SPONSORED BY JEN ROWALLAN

You don't have to be a Collingwood Supporter to want to sponsor this sweet little guinea pig named Collingwood. $60.00 will go towards her annual health and feed costs and provide her with a treat.

 SPONSORED BY LEONIE HANNAM

Opie the goat is looking for a special someone to sponsor her for $100.00. Her sponsorship will cover a health check, vaccination and hoof trimming and a treat.

SPONSORED BY REBECCA DUDMAN

Tulip the 8 year old cat came to live at Big Ears because all her other options had come to an end. As with some of the Big Ears cats, she has some litter tray issues that mean she has to live ouside in her custom made enclosure.

Sponsorship of $50 will cover Tulip's annual vet check, vaccination, health check in terms of her age as well, worming and other vector control. Tulip is a friendly girl who has been given a second chance at life and she rules the top layer of the cat house not prepared to share with anyone else.

 SPONSORED BY MADDIE

Wildfire is looking for someone to sponsor him. He is a lovely boy who likes attention and pats. He also has typical pony needs to have his feet trimmed regularly. For a yearly sponsorship of $100 Wildfire will be a very happy boy and his hooves will be trimmed every 6 weeks by our wonderful and talented natural hoof trimmer Saskia .

SPONSORED BY SUSAN SCHROETER

Jumpy, Chewy and Scratchy need someone to sponsor their calicivirus vaccinations for the year. Sponsorship of $60.00 will cover them for 2 vaccinations each as bunnies that are vaccinated under 12 weeks of age need a booster vaccination 4 weeks later.

 SPONSORED BY SERANI DODSON

Sponsorship of $60.00 will help our elderly guinea pig Tiger live out the winter months in comfort and not feeling the cold. If you would like to sponsor Tiger the money will be used to purchase a pet safe heat pack such as a Snugglesafe heat pad. Alternatively if you have a pet safe heat pad you would like to donate send me an email.

Sweet Tiger was put to sleep 2 weeks ago after it the vet found a large tumour that was taking its toll on his general health and well being. Tiger was an elderly piggie.

SPONSORED BY GREG AND FAY SKINNER

Bun Bun is already partially sponsored for his neuter. A further $70.00 will cover the remainder of his operation as well as his annual vaccination.

SPONSORED BY REBECCA DUDMAN

So if it is big hair you want then look no further than Karen the hen and Wigglesworth the rabbit. As you can see Karen is sporting a nice 80's mullet and Wiggy is an angora lop that requires loads of attention to keep his hair looking good and tangle free. In summer we have to shave him to keep him cool and to keep him from flystrike.

These 2 can be sponsored together for $75.

I will try and add better pics of them both shortly.

SPONSORED BY JIMMY

Carlos the rabbit is looking forward to having a girlfriend but first he needs to have his operation to castrate him. Sponsorship of $100 will go towards this operation. Carlos has his neuter on 25 May 2011.

Sadly Carlos passed away September 2011.

 SPONSORED BY ANNE HOWIS

Blossom can be sponsored for $100. She is 19 years of age and an ex-dairy cow and will now live her life in luxury at the Sanctuary and you can help her by sponsoring her.