SPONSORED BY MEG BROWN

Bumble is an ex meat farm rabbit and has been living at the Sanctuary for over 12 months since being liberated with the meat farm buy out.  Unfortunately Bumble is still fighting the effects of his former caged life and has an ongoing battle with the "snuffles" also known as pasturella.

Bumble needs continued medical care and medicine.

Bumble can be sponsored for $80 a year to go towards his annual vaccination and medicine for his ongoing condition.

Sponsorship expires 13/6/14

 SPONSORED BY JANINE LILLICO

 Collingwood the guinea pig has lived at Big Ears for the past 3.5 years.  She arrived from the RSPCA with 11 female siblings who also call Big Ears their home.

Collingwood is an avid supporter of her AFL team and she would love a supporter to sponsor her, actually she doesn't mind if you're not a football supporter either, just so long as she has someone to call her very own sponsor.

There are 2 sponsor places only, so be quick if you want to sponsor this lovely girl.

Collingwood can be sponsored for $40.00 a year.

Sponsorship expires 17/6/14

 SPONSORED BY JACQUI SAWFORD FOR GRACE VAN NOORD'S BIRTHDAY

Gorgeous Mia is looking for someone to sponsor her.  Mia is one of 5 female piggies that came to live at the Sanctuary after their owners were no longer in a position to care for them.  Mia and her sisters were quite thin and ravenous when they arrived.  Since that time they have developed into plump, healthy little piggies that squeak as soon as they hear the food cart coming.

Mia can be sponsored for $40 for a 12 month period.

Sponsorship expires 10/6/2014

 SPONSORED BY ALEXANDER IN MEMORY OF DUKE

Minnie the donkey is a delightful older donkey just into her 30's and she loves a brush and a pat.  In fact she can stand for hours enjoying a nice brush and listening to stories from her human companion.  As the eldest donkey of the herd, Minnie naturally has the respect of the other 3 girls, one of which is her daughter.  Minnie came to Big Ears around 6 years ago so that she would not end up in a life of breeding.

Minnie can be sponsored for $300 a year.  The sponsorship fee goes towards 6 weekly hoof trimming, 3 monthly worming, annual dentist check up and vet health check.

Sponsored for 24 months, expires 7/6/2015

 SPONSORED BY ALEXANDER IN MEMORY OF DUKE

Tabitha the goose is one of 25 that Big Ears took in after their owners moved out and left them behind on the property to fend for themselves.

Tabitha loves hanging out with her friends and she loves to have a big splash in her bath.

Tabitha can be sponsored for $40.00 a year.

Sponsorship expires 7/6/2015

 SPONSORED BY ALEXANDER IN MEMORY OF DUKE

  The Jackal is one of many roosters that calls Big Ears his home. Like so many others, he was allowed to hatch and the people found they had too many roosters. Instead of finding him a home, the people chose to dump Jackal. Luckily for Jackal a neighbour saw what was going on and after a few attempts managed to capture him and bring him to the Sanctuary.

The Jackal can be sponsored for $35 for a 12 month period and will go towards his health treatments and vet check.

Sponsorship expires 7/6/2015

 SPONSORED BY PAM PARKS

The very handsome Mr Hawthorn came to live at the Sanctuary after being dumped by a roadside.  A concerned member of the community managed to catch him and asked if Big Ears could offer him a forever home.  That was a couple of years ago now and Mr Hawthorn struts his gorgeous colours and is an avid AFL supporter.  He hopes that a kind person who recognises his good taste in feather colour will be his sponsor.

Mr Hawthorn can be sponsored for $35.00 for a year.

 SPONSORED BY PAM PARKS

Meet Miss Hawthorn.  She proudly wears her favourite AFL team colours and is a beautiful clucky little hen.

Miss Hawthorn can be sponsored for $35.00 a year and we think she is going to be popular.

SPONSORED BY JACQUI SAWFORD

This is Miss Collingwood.  She is an avid supporter of the team she was named after and she hopes that an AFL Collingwood supporter will sponsor her for $35.00 for a period of 12 months.   Miss Collingwood also has a friend named Mr Collingwood (see below) and both these beautiful birds proudly display their teams colours. 

SPONSORED BY JACQUI SAWFORD

Introducing Mr Collingwood.  He is very passionate about his team and supports his AFL side.  Mr Collingwood can often be seen with Miss Collingwood discussing tactics and reviewing previous matches.

Mr Collingwood can be sponsored for $35.00 a year and will help him to continue cheering for his favourite team.

SPONSORED BY BRAD'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Burnum the emu is one of a pair that call Big Ears their home.  Burnum is an Aborginal word meaning Courageous.  Burnum and his partner Lowanna were living in a small yard and being sold as a breeding pair.  The thought of these 2 breeding and having babies then bought and sold for their oil, feathers, meat etc led Jacqui to do something she doesn't normally do.  Jacqui purchased the emus in order to give them a better life and one without being bred.  They both now live happily in a large pen, free to run and have dust and mud baths as they like.

SPONSORED BY LEETA AND BUFFY ATKIN

Ronnie is one of 3 fluffy white roosters that live together and call Big ears their forever home.  Ronnie and his siblings needed to find a new home after he was no longer welcome where he lived due to his and his siblings crowing.

Ronnie can be sponsored for $35.00 a year which will go towards his health treatment and health checks. 

 SPONSORED BY ANON

and

MR FLOPSY

Joe the kidd goat was found 'dumped' by a vet nurse by the side of the road.  He was thin and very sick.  Upon checking him out, the nurse found a paralysis tick on him and quickly removed it.  He was taken to the vet clinic and looked after whilst his owners were sought out.

No one came forward and Joe now calls Big Ears his home.  He is very shy and scared of people and he is also very thin.

Joe can be sponsored for $150.00 for 12 months which will go towards his vaccination, de-sexing, health cheks and any other medical treatments as well as some of his favourite foods. 

SPONSORED BY DAYNA HARRIS

Clarence is a very handsome and talkative pig. He has been a resident of Big Ears for many years now and will live out his days here.  His previous human loved him very much but did not understand his piggy needs and thus treated him as an overindulged child.  Clarence came to the Sanctuary as severely obese, unable to open his eyes and to walk.  After 18 months of intensive medical attention and love, Clarence dropped 80 kilograms and started to eat and behaviour like  a pig again.  Clarence loves grapes and all fruit.  He shares his life with Trixie and Frankie and loves nothing better than to snooze in the sun.

Clarence can be sponsored for $100 for a 12 month period.

Sponsorship expires 20/05/14.

SPONSORED BY RUTH FOR LYRA VIOLET LUNA

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY

Mousie the duck is a very sweet girl and is very inquisitive.  Mousie arrived at Big Ears after her humans could no longer keep her and had already sent her siblings to be sold for their meat.  Mousie was one of the lucky ones, a group that came to live here rather than for slaughter.

Mousie loves a swim and to eat as much greens and grapes as she can shovel into her beak.  Mousie can be sponsored for $40.00 for a 12 month period which will go towards her health check and health treatments as well as a few treats. 

SPONSORED BY DIANA PALMER FOR DONALD HALLEY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Meet Winston, the cutest little fella.  He was found abandonded and very hungry.  The people who found him bought him out to Big Ears which he now calls his forever home.  He lives very happily with Raven the rabbit.

Winston can be sponsored for $50.00 a year which will go towards his annual vaccination and vet check.

(Sponsorship expires 14/05/2014)

SPONSORED BY CLAUDIA BRODRIBB

Meet Rupert, the most divine little boy.  He is a recent addition to the Sanctuary after his family surrendered him due to having no time for him anymore.  Rupert was at first quite reserved and nor very keen on people, but already in the space of a week or so, Rupert is developing into quite the attention seeker and love bug.

Rupert had grease stains on his beautiful fur which his family tried to remove before bringing him to the Sanctuary.  It is not clear how these occurred other than Rupert had been living under the car.  It was also observed that Rupert has slight urine scalding and staining to his fur.

Rupert is not his original name, he has been renamed because he looks so much like a Rupert and he was keen to make a fresh start.  Rupert has not been de-sexed or vaccinated.  Sponsorship of Rupert will allow for us to arrange these essential health treatments for him.

Rupert can be sponsored in the folllowing ways

1. $130.00 for his neuter operation including pain medication.

AND/OR

2. $60.00 for his annual calici vaccination and first thorough vet examination.

(Sponsorship expires 15/05/2014)

SPONSORED BY MR FLOPSY 

Blindy is Diva's best friend and a beautiful girl. She is very shy and gets nervous of sudden noises so it is always a good idea to call out to her to let her know where you are and what you are doing. Blindy is a very special girl and can be sponsored for $100 a year which will go towards her shearing, hoof trims, drenching, and vet check.

SPONSORED BY MR FLOPSY 

Diva is a 6 month old ewe that arrived recently at Big Ears. She was an orphaned lamb and would have died if she had not been saved by her very caring human mum who went on to bottle rear her. Diva is truly a sweetheart. One of the kindest animals I have had the pleasure of meeting, Diva looks after her best friend Blindy. As her name suggests, Blindy is a sight impaired sheep and relies on Diva to take her to the food and water and to keep her safe. This little Diva makes the cutest little baa noise and is a delight to be around.

Diva has come to live at Big Ears with her friend Blindy due to a change in family circumstances which could not be avoided. Diva's humans wanted her and Blindy to go to a place where they would be safe for the rest of their lives and not split up or slaughtered for meat.

Sponsorship of Diva is $130 which will go towards her vaccinations, drenching, shearing and health checks. Diva is partial to getting respiritory illnesses so she requires extra medication and therefore her sponsorship is more than the other sheep.

 SPONSORED WITH THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE

"RAVEN YOU ARE SPONSORED BECAUSE YOU ARE SO ADORABLE AND ALSO TO HONOUR THE LIVES OF MILTON THE GENTLE GIANT, LILY THE TINY GUINEA PIG, VINCENT THE BEAUTIFUL SHEEP AND SWEET LITTLE SARAH THE HEN'.

Raven the bunny (formerly known as Scrap) is a beautiful large lop rabbit. Her humans had to give her up as their living circumstances would not allow for any pets. Raven is a beautiful 2 year old bunny and she just loves pats. She snuggles right down and enjoys long cuddles on the couch.

Sponsorship of Raven can be done in 2 ways

1. $50.00 a year which will go towards her health and vet checks, vaccination against the deadly calici virus and mite and flea treatments.

and/or

2. Raven can be sponsored for $140 which will go towards her spay. As Raven is a larger rabbit her sponsorship is more expensive than usual because larger bunnies require more anasthetic.

SPONSORED BY HELEN HALLEY FOR DIANA PALMER 

Goblin, one of the amazing turkeys that calls Big Ears his home. He came to live at Big Ears approximately 5 years ago after escaping being sold off for his meat. At Big Ears we saw beyond his value as something to eat and have grown to know and love the amazing creature that Goblin is.

Goblin is a bit of a loner but he does enjoy courting the females and his display of feathers is very impressive. How he manages to keep him so pristine is amazing in itself. Goblin is a proud and happy turkey and he can be sponsored for $40.00 which will go towards his health check and treatments as well as his favourite food - grapes.

SPONSORED BY THE OLD WOOLSTORE APARTMENT HOTEL HOBART

Mackie the sheep has called Big Ears his home for the past 3 years.  Prior to that he lived as part of a loving family for 11 years.  Unfortunately due to personal reasons Mackie needed to find a new home where he would be looked after for the rest of his days and here he is at Big Ears. 

Mackie can be sponsored for $100 for 12 months which will go towards his health treatments, vaccinations, drenching and shearing. 

Sponsored by Sarah Badcock

Happypants is a very lovely bunny. She lives with her 2 daughters and a friend named Butterscotch.

Sponsorship will of $50 will go towards her vaccination and vet check.

 SPONSORED BY RUTH McMAHON FOR MIKE BEVITT

This dove is named Tribeca (after our great love of New York City) and he is partner to Chelsea. Both doves live together in a large avaiary and enjoy each others company.

Tribeca can be sponsored for $50.00 for a 12 month period which will go towards health treatments, treats and any special dietry requirements.

 SPONSORED BY RUTH McMAHON FOR BETH McMAHON

Chelsea is one of a dove pair that came to live at the Sanctuary after their owners were unable to care for them. Both Chelsea and Tribeca live together in a large aviary and love vegies and greens and of course their seed mix.

Chelsea can be sponsored for $50.00 for 12 months which will go towards her health treatments, special food requirements and a few treats.

SPONSORED BY RUTH McMAHON IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETER AND GEOFFREY WICKHAM

AND CC SPONSORED BY

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 possibly can.

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

 SPONSORED BY MR FLOPSY

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 LIAM MARSHALL

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 RUTH McMAHON 

Minty the sheep came to live at the Sanctuary in order to avoid a life of breeding. She was a bottle reared lamb as her mother had rejected her when she was born.

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

 SPONSORED BY ELEANOR ROWBOTTOM

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 has been living at the Sanctuary for approximately 18 months now.

Sponsorship of $50.00 for 12 months will go towards his vaccination for calici virus and his health check and other health treatments.

 SPONSORED BY RUTH McMAHON

Milo the feral kitten literally walked into the Sanctuary's hospital to eat some food. She was able to be caught and has stayed on in one of the special built enclosures for the cats. She is not a friendly cat, she is very shy and reticent.

Milo can be sponsored for $80.00 for a 12 month period and will go towards her health checks, vaccinations and some treats.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Meet Charcoal, brother to Chestnut. His skin condition is equally as bad yet he has healed more quickly. Both piggies are in care and under medical supervision.

If you would like to make these piggies happy you can sponsor one for $80.00 which will go towards health treatments, vet visits and a good diet.

SPONSORED BY MELANIE LEEF FOR LAYLA JONES

Ruby Tuesday came to live at the Sanctuary after her other options had run out, she was also not using her litter tray which made it difficult for her to find a new home.  Ruby Tuesday is approximately 5 years old.

Rubt started out quite shy but she now enjoys being the Queen cat in the enclosure she shares with Oliver, Danny and George.

Ruby Tuesday can be sponsored for $80.00 which will go towards her health check and vaccinations. 

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Meet Chestnut, a very sad little guinea pig that could no longer be looked after by his owners who could not afford his health care. They were told by a shelter to put the guinea pigs to sleep if they were sick and couldn't afford vet treatment. Instead they bought the piggies to the Sanctuary and they are now staying with a carer and are under vet care to get them back to health.

Sponsorship of $80.00 will go towards his health care and medicine.

SPONSORED BY MELANIE LEEF FOR LAYLA JONES

Pretty Layla is one of 17 guinea pigs that were surrendered to Big Ears as they could no longer be cared for by their human.  Layla is a lovely little girl with loads of personality and loves to sing for her supper (make that squeals).

Layla has been sponsored and named for Layla Jones.

 SPONSORED BY MELANIE LEEF FOR KIMBERLY JACKSON

Sweet Kimberly loves to hang around with her siblings and to grab the tastiest carrot and run off with it to her hidey hole.  Kimberly is a gentle and kind piggy and will squeak when she is happy and contented.

Kimberly has been sponsored and named for Kimberly Jackson

 SPONSORED BY CHRISTEEN RUSHWORTH

Elsie the duck came to live at the Sanctuary with a number of her friends when she found herself homeless.  Elsie had few options available to her and some of her friends were to be sold for meat.  Luckily for Elsie and her friends she ended up at Big Ears to live out her days free from fear of being eaten and allowed to engage in her natural behaviours.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

AND SPONSORED BY DEANNE SCHMIDT

Duke is a young rabbit born to one of the ex factory farm does. He is one of the rabbits born in freedom unlike the many litters that went before him.

Duke is a happy bunny that likes to boss others about and to throw around his bowls and toys.Duke can be sponsored for $50.00 for 12 months which will go towards his health checks and annual vaccination.

OR you can sponsor Duke as outlined below

Duke will also be neutered in the next week or so and sponsorship is available for this procedure. $130.00 will go towards his neuter operation.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

This is Freddy a female bunny that lived her life as a "breeder" in a garage in a box with no air, sunlight or exercise. She was fed pellets and nothing else. Luckily for Freddy her and her sisters were able to be rescued and came to live at Big Ears. Once Freddy settled in she and her sister were spayed and her sister had to be euthenased as she had advanced uterine cancer. Freddy also had uterine cancer but hers could be treated and so she now lives in an enclosure with some new friends Hoppy and Candy.

Freddy can be sponsored for $50.00 a year which will cover her vaccination and vet check.

In late April 2013 Freddy was put to sleep at the vet after it was found she had cancer in her stomach and kidney.

 SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

AND TRACY AND DANIEL

Not a lot is known about Alice. She came to live at the Sanctuary with a number of her friends after she could no longer stay at her previous place and she was quickly running out of options.

Alice is a very friendly and curious girl and enjoys free ranging and visiting the other animals.Alice can be sponsored for $35.00 for 12 months. This will go towards her health check and health treatments.

SPONSORED BY MELANIE LEEF FOR LOU LEEF 

Sir Lou the rooster is a happy free range rooster who wanders all over the farm. Sir Lou can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards his health treatments

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Poppins is a sweet little girlbun who was born at the Sanctuary. She has already been spayed and can be sponsored for $50.00 for a year which will go towards her health and vet check and annual vaccination against calici virus.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

George is a beautiful boy who came to live at the Sanctuary after his humans were moving to the mainland and could not take him with them (they were already taking 9 cats).  Also George used to be a feral cat that these people tamed but he was still not using his litterbox.  George came to live at the Sanctuary and shares with his friends Ruby Tuesday, Danny and Oliver.

George can be sponsored for $80.00 to go towards his annual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Smokey the bunny can be sponsored for $140 which will go towards his vaccination, health check and de-sexing.

SPONSORED BY ROSINA LEE

and JANINE AND PERIWINKLE ROSE

Jaffa came to live at the Sanctuary after she and her brother were found abandoned in a school yard.  Both rabbits were covered in fleas and mites and had masses of matted and tangled fluff that have to be shaved off by the vet.  These 2 bunnies had been neglected for a very long time.  Jaffa is an English Angora and is a high maintenance rabbit due to her fur which requires daily grooming.  Ideally these rabbits should not be bred or sold in countries like Australia due to the fact that they are bred for cooler climates.  They are also 'exotic' in that they requie so much care and attention for the upkeep to their fur, nevermind all the usual bunny upkeep.

Jaffa can be sponsored for $80.00 which will go towards her health chck, annual vaccination and professional hair clip.

These bunnies are very lucky to have been sponsored by Narelle Bowen whose donation went towards the spay operation for all 4 girls. 

SPONSORED BY DIANE IKIN

 Candy the rabbit has called the Sanctuary home since 2007. She used to be a "backyard breeder" doe and was living in a small cage in her own waste. Luckily for Candy some people rescued her and her breeding partner and both made their way to the Sanctuary. Candy is an older bun and likes to spend her time snoozing. She lives with her 2 friends Hoppy and Freddy.

Candy can be sponsored for $50.00 which will go towards his vet check, treatments and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY CHLOE, BO-PEEP AND WENDY IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHUTS

AND

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAXUno is one of the ex farmed rabbits.  Unfortunately his issues didn't cease once he left the rabbit farm.  He has had multiple issues all directly linked to his living in a battery cage situation.  First Uno had his eye removed and then after he successfully recovered from that he had a large abscess develop on his neck which also had to be removed.  Uno has fought like a trooper and is a happy boy.

Uno's sponsorship will go towards his medical costs as well as his annjual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY JASMINE IN MEMORY OF ROGER RABBIT

Mrs Cadbury is also a bunny related to the group that were born to a couple of the ex farmed rabbits.  She is a very sweet girl that likes to have pats and runs up to see you, especially if food is involved.

Mrs Cadbury can be sponsored for $50.00 which will go towards her health check and vaccination. 

SPONSORED IN LOVING MEMORY OF CADBURY

Cadbury is a young bunny, one born to our rescued ex factory farm does. Whilst living at the Sanctuary, Cadbury's mum escaped from her enclosure one night and went on an adventure. As she was only on the loose for a few short hours and stayed next to her pen eating grass, it was assumed (wrongly) that everything would be ok. It appears that where there is a bunny there is a way and a bush rabbit must have met up with Cadbury's mum and the rest is evident in the litter of very beautiful baby buns of which Cadbury is one.

Cadbury can be sponsored for $50.00 which will go towards his vaccination and health checks and treatments. Cadbury will also be neutered when he is a little bit older.

SPONSORED BY WILLIAM, VICTORIA AND ROWAN MONSON 

Charli the cocky came to live at the Sanctuary 3 years ago after his last home saw him pestered and annoyed by children poking things at him. He became quite stressed and started removing his feathers and cusing damage.

Charli lives in a large enclosure with his friend Rocky. He loves to talk, make truck and phone noises and best of all to screech as loudly as possible when the wild cockies fly over.

Charli can be sponsored for $100 for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED FOR DEBBIE WATKINS

and

CATHERINE AND BERTRAND

 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 for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED BY ROBYN STOTT

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 MELANIE LEEF FOR BIANCA TUNKS

AND

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE FOR BEK AND KAI

Jamie the rooster came to live at the Sanctuary after it was discovered by his humans that he wasn't the hen they had been told he was as a chick.

Jamie started crowing and the neighbours were not impressed and he needed to fins a new home.Jamie now lives happily at the Sanctuary, crowing at all hours of the day. Sponsorship of $35 will go towards Jamie's health treatments.

SPONSORED BY JUNE PONGRATZ

Hayley is another lucky ducky like her friend Elsie that now call Big Ears their home.  Safe from any further upheaval in her life, Hayley is happy to potter about with her friends and loves trying to be the first duck in the duck pools when they have been cleaned and filled with fresh water.

 SPONSORED BY CLARE

Pretty and dainty Avril would love someone to sponsor her. A yearly sponsorship of $40.00 will go towards a health check and treatments.

 SPONSORED BY FREIGHT CONNECTIONS BURNIE

Lulu the lamb was born at the Sanctuary after her parents Mr and Mrs Waggs were rushed to the Sanctuary lo tive in order to be saved from a violent person threatening to kill them.  Mrs Waggs did not mother Lulu well and could not feed her.  After being taught how to use a stomach tube, Jacqui was able to stomach tube feed Lulu every 2 for 4 hours.  Lulu eventually went on to the bottle and was able to be fed that way.  She is a beautiful little girl who lives with some rabbits and chickens.

 SPONSORED BY KERRYNE FOR HOPE AND ETHAN

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

SPONSORED BY PAM FOR JASON AND FIONA WHITEHEAD

and

LORNA AND GERRY

Maurice Jr came to live at the Sanctuary after he had spent a number of weeks running around suburbia. He is a very happy boy and loves to round his hens up.

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

SPONSORED BY PAM FOR REX TAYLOR

Big Red the rooster came to live at the Sanctuary as he had run out of options.  He was originally surrendered to the RSPCA but due to his aggressive behaviour he had to be rehomed or euthansed.  Lucky for Big Red he came to live at the Sanctuary and hasn't looked back.  He lives in a pen with 2 rabbits and he shares his food with them and plays nicely.  He can be a little protective of his area if someone he doesn't know hops in, otherwise he is a very sweet boy.

Sponsorship for Big Red will go towards his health treatments and annual health checkup.

SPONSORED BY PAM FOR LES TAYLOR

Parsons the duck to the Sanctuary after his family couyld no longer look after him.  Parsons had very few options except for people offering to take him to 'eat' him.  Parsons happily calls the Sanctuary home and doesn't have to worry about being eaten.  He loves grapes and lettuce and watermelon.

12 month sponsorship of Parsons will go towards his health treatments and health checks.

SPONSORED BY PAM FOR EBONY AND JAYDEN TAYLOR

Acorn is one of the rabbits from the rabbit farm buyout in April 2012 (for more info and pics see the Rabbit Rescue tab). Acorn has now been neutered and is enjoying life in a large pen with a female rabbit that has also been de-sexed. Both bunnies are settling in well.

If you would like to sponsor Acorn you can do so for $50.00 which will go towards his health checks and treatments and vaccinations.

SPONSORED BY SOPHIE MALONEY

This close up is of Danny. He is an ex feral kitten that was rescued and raised by a wonderful woman. She tried to find him a good home but was unable to. Danny now calls the Sanctuary his home and has settled in wonderfully. He plays with Oliver and just loves hanging out and being social. Oh and he loves the fancy cat food too, with Dine being a particular favourite.

If you would like to sponsor Danny then you can do so for $80.00 a year which will go towards his health check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY TRACEY FOR CALE STEVENSON 

Buster McHottiebun is one hot bun. He arrived at the Sanctuary because of his extremely aggressive behaviour and his family could no longer keep him as he bit and chased everyone including the family dog.

It has taken some time and a new love in his life to settle him down but Buster is now a happy and relaxed boy who has largely stopped his biting ways.

Recently his partner Sheba passed away and Buster immediately reverted to his biting behaviour whilst grieving for his friend.

Buster was introduced to a new friend and he is happier and not as aggressive as he was.

Buster is an example of an animal that needs to have one of his own kind for company. Buster is also an example of how rabbits also have emotions such as grief and loss and the need for companionship and to be social. To deny any animal this is cruel.

Buster can be sponsored for $50.00 which will go towards his vet check, treatments and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Bert and Ernie are 2 more of the baby buns born to one of the does that spent a few unsupervised hours outside of her pen and used her time meeting up with a bush bunny.

Both bunnies are very sweet and nearing the age for their vaccination and health check. Sponsorship of $100 will cover both boys for the above mentioned treatments.  Or if you would like to sponsor only one of the boys for $50.00 then that can also been done.

SPONSORED BY ANDREW IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MAX

Gwilma is a very sweet bunny who came to live at the Sanctuary after her family could no longer keep her or her siblings after a family crisis.

Gwilma is a snuggle bun and likes spending her time with her best friends Bino, and Ninja.

Gwilma can be sponsored for $50.00 a year which goes towards her health/vet check and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY LISA NEWSUM

Meet Captain Crunch a 5 year old goat that was unable to live at his recent new home. He has now moved to Big Ears and is a happy member of the goat herd as well as hanging out at the barn for some treats.

Sponsorship of Captain Crunch is $100.00 to go towards his health check, drenching, hoof trimming etc.

SPONSORED BY MISSIE WATSON

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 $100 will cover his drench, hoof trim and shear.

SPONSORED BY SUE WATSON

AND

PAUL & YVETTE KITCHENER 

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 $100 will cover his hoof trimming, health check, teeth check and

SPONSORED BY LEANNE NIVEN

Fiver the rabbit has called the 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 SJOUKJE, BENITO, CHARLIE, DIDI AND ANGEL RAFAEL

Sjoukje is one of the five baby buns we took in over a year ago. They are no longer babies. Originally as babies they were going to be "let go or konked on the head". They are the result of a domestic rabbit escaping and meeting up with a bush bunny.

Sjoukje can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards her annual health check and vaccination. Sjoukje has already been spayed.

SPONSORED BY JANE ANDREW AND BUNS SNOWY AND YETI

Bunyip is one of the ex farm rabbits. He has been neutered and had abscesses fixed up on his body and face.

Bunyip can be sponsored for $50.00 a year which will go towards his vet health check and annual vaccination

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE FOR HEATHER, DAVID, JORDANA AND TORI

Harmony is a sweet duck who just loves to hop into a clean pool of water.  Harmony came to live at the Sanctuary with a niumber of other ducks as she was no longer able to stay at her home and her only other option was to go somewhere where she would be seen as food and not as the lovely little duck that deserves to live her life doing what duckies do best.

Sponsorship of Harmony will go towards her health treatments and health check.

SPONSORED BY NICOLA VAUGHAN

AND FREIDA YU

Bino or Beanie as we like to call her, also arrived with her friends Gwilma and Ninja due to a change in their family circumstance. Beanie was recently treated for a dermatitis condition on her front paws and spent a few days in hospital receiving the care she needed.

Beanie is now happy to be home and living with Ninja. Beanie can be sponsored for $50.00 which will cover her annual health check and vaccinations.

SPONSORED BY NARELLE BROWN

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 LEETA ATKIN

Tommy-Lee is a lively little bun just like his brother Vince, who were surrendered together because of their high maintenance coat. Tommy-Lee is a Jersey Woolley and needs a brush every day and in summer he will need to be clipped to help prevent heatstroke.

Tommy-Lee can be sponsored for $60.00 a year which will cover his hair grooming, health check and vaccination.

Tommy-Lee has already been neutered.

Samantha Graham has named and sponsored Ginny.  Ginny is also a young piggie and lives with Hermione and her friends in a large pen. 

SPONSORED BY REBECCA REDGWELL AND SCOTT VAN ESSEN

Alexander is another of the feral cats rescued from a dumping site 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 has lived at Big Ears for 12 months and he has been de-sexed.

His sponsorship of $80 will go towards his vet and health check and his annual vaccination.

PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY ANNE MERRINGTON

AND

Partially sponsored by Akasha Rogers for Cath and David Truran

Lillian the duck seen here enjoying a bath can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments.

SPONSORED BY NANCY SERISIER with the following message; "Vince sponsored in loving memory of my beautiful father Vincent Archdeacon".

ALSO SPONSORED BY ALEX PAPASAVVAS & CLARE DEVLIN-MAHONEY

Vince is a lively little bun who was originally surrendered because of his high maintenance coat. He is a Jersey Woolley and needs a brush every day and in summer he will need to be clipped to help prevent heatstroke.

Vince can be sponsored for $60.00 a year which will cover his hair grooming, health check and vaccination.

Vince has already been neutered.

SPONSORED BY WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

Sky lived his life alone with no other budgie companions. Birds are of course social creatures with many living in large flocks and some breeds mating for life. Sky now lives with 3 other budgerigars and loves his life. He loves fresh greens, dandelions and the occasional fruit and seed bell treat.

If you would like to sponsor Sky for $35 this will go towards a health check and some of his favourite treats.

SPONSORED BY WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

Mr Waggs came to the Sanctuary after his life became in danger after a change in family circumstances.  He desperately needed a safe new home as did his partner Mrs Waggs.  Mr Waggs is now safe at the Sanctuary and will live here with his partner for the rest of his life.

Mr Waggs can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards his vet check, shearing, drenching and hoof trimming. 

SPONSORED BY WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

This handsome 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 $80.00 this will cover his health check and vaccinations.

SPONSORED BY WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

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 KRISTY WEBB

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 IZABELLA DUNIAM

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

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

SPONSORED BY IZABELLA DUNIAM

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

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

SPONSORED BY MARCELLE FROUD

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 $100.

Wilbur lives with 2 piggy friends Fonzy and Piglet.

SPONSORED BY MARION BUSH

Ramone the rooster came to the Sanctuary after he was no longer wanted by his human because he crowed. Ramone has busily made his place in the existing hierarchy and is placed at the top of the pecking order at the moment. He is very attentive to his hens and can be seen roaming all over with his hens behind him.

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

SPONSORED BY JULIE JAMES FOR HER SISTER KERRY JAMES' BIRTHDAY

This cheeky little rascal is named Albert. He came to the Sanctuary after a family had found him when he had been caught by their cat. Once they were sure he was ok they re-released him only for him to be caught by the family cats again. This time they kept him until he was a little older. By this time Albert had become a part of the family and he needed a new home away from the family cats. Albert has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of months. He has been de-sexed.

Albert's sponsorship will cover his annual health check and vaccination. He can be sponsored for $50.00 a year.

SPONSORED BY CHARLIE FULTON 

AND WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

AND MICHELLE KNOX

Merry the donkey is the youngest of the donkey herd. Her start to life was touch and go and she had to be hand reared for most of her first months as her mother was terribly ill. With loads of love and support both Merry and her mother made it. Merry came to live at the Sanctuary because her human wanted her to have a special home where she wouldn't be made to breed. Her mother Minnie also lives at the Sanctuary for the exact same reason, her human did not want Minnie to breed anymore espeically after her serious complications with Merry.

Merry can be sponsored for $300. This will cover her health and dental check and 6 weekly hoof trimming for a 12 month period.

SPONSORED BY JAY CORDWELL

AND WESTPAC LOMOND CONTACT CENTRE

Hawthorne the rooster has lived at the Sanctuary for many months. His previous humans raised him as a chick and when they found he was a rooster they no longer wished to keep him as they lived in suburbia.

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

 SPONSORED BY SARAH, BRANDON, DEBORAH AND GARY

Mrs Waggs arrived at the Sanctuary after she could no longer remain at her family home due to concerns for her well being.   She arrived preganant and with her partner Mr Waggs.  Mrs Waggs has since given birth to a lamb named Lulu.

Mrs Waggs can be sponsored for $100.00 which will go towards her health treatments, shear, hoof trimming, drenching etc.

SPONSORED BY PATRICIA CORBY

Magnus the rooster is sight impaired in one eye. We don't know what happened as he arrived at the Sanctuary this way. He is very shy and uncertain but is slowly getting used to the other animals.

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

SPONSORED BY THE ROBERTS FAMILY AND HOBART PLUMBER DIRECT

AND

JO FORD

Muffin can be sponsored for $300.00 a year which goes towards her health checks, 6 weekly hoof trims , equine dentist visit and ongoing health treatments such as worming etc. 

 SPONSORED BY PATRICIA CORBY

Yalta and Yeltsin the geese can be sponsored for $65 which will go towards their food and health treatments.

Both Yalta and Yeltsin are rescues from being eaten and now live happily roaming the sanctuary.

SPONSORED BY LEANNE AND AIDEN FOR DOREEN HILLIER

" Dear Ninny, I know you miss having your stray cats around and thought you shouldn't get into too much trouble with this one. Love Leanne and Aiden xoxo".

Mabel is one of the feral colony from the North West coast that has now been de-sexed, vacccinated and made her home at Big Ears in a special cat enclosure.  Mabel's other options were not favourable so she now lives with her siblings that have also been rescued from the same spot where they were dumped and left to fend for themselves.

Mabel can be sponsored for $80.00 which goes towards her health treatments, vaccination and vet check. 

SPONSORED BY JENNY HICKS

Edgar and Potter are two of seven male guinea pigs that now call the Sanctuary home after their human could no longer afford to keep them.

Edgar and potter can be sponsored for $40 each which will go towards their health checks and treatment.

 SPONSORED BY LEIGH MUNRO FOR ANN MUNRO

Castro the turkey can be sponsored for $40. He arrived at the sanctuary after he had wandered onto some peoples land and never left. They were unable to keep him. He now calls Big Ears home

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE BARWICK AND

PAUL AND DIANE MURPHY

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 can be sponsored for $80.00 which will go towards her vaccination, worming and other health treatments.

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

SPONSORED BY LEIGH MUNRO FOR ANN MUNRO

Dander and Calypso are 2 ducks that now call Big Ears home after their previous human could no longer keep them.

They can both be sponsored for $70 which will go towards their health treatment and some treats.

SPONSORED BY SERANI DODSON AND THE MIDWIVES AT THE ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL

AND

JENNY HICKS

Beepo is a beautiful female bunny that was born at the Sanctuary. She continues to live with her mother and sister and they all get along famously.

Beepo is about 2 years of age, she has been spayed which means her sponsorship is $50.00 to cover her health check and vaccinations.

SPONSORED BY MATTHEW SPANOS

Susan is one of 5 baby buns the Sanctuary took in. They came from a girl whose bunny had escaped overnight and become impregnated by a bush bunny. All 5 bunnies look like their bush bunny father.

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

Sponsorship expires 20/08/2013

SPONSORED BY KATE, GRACE AND ELIZABETH DICKEY

This beautiful girl is named Snowflake. Her age is approx. 5 years and she has lived all that time with her best friend Bramble. Both girls have lived at the Sanctuary for a number of months now and love to dig huge burrows.

Snowflake can be sponsored for $50.00 a year and this will go towards her annual vaccination and health check.

SPONSORED BY KATE, GRACE AND ELIZABETH DICKEY

AND

SARAH AND TESSIE HRUSKAR

Bramble arrived at the Sanctuary in 2012 and lives happily with her best bunny friend. We are unsure why her humans could no longer keep her.

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

 SPONSORED BY MEREDITH THIESSEN

Ziggy the feral cat arrived at the Sanctuary in 2009 after his role as the local 'ratter' at Aurora Energy came to an end. Despite attempts to relocate the cats to the new premises once Aurora moved, Ziggy and his mother Twiggy faced limited options, one of which was euthansia. Lucky for Ziggy his kind human minder arranged for him to come and live at the Sanctuary in a specially made outdoor enclosure. Ziggy lives with his mother Twiggy who is also available for sponsorship.

sponsorship expires 17/08/13

May 2013, breakthrough has occurred with Ziggy allowing people to touch and pat him.

SPONSORED BY AMORITA CLAYTON

Boysenberry the goose is one of 25 that call the sanctuary home. Boysenberry enjoys a dip in the bath and hanging out with her friends.

You can sponsor Boysenberry for $40.00 and help her with her health check and treatments.

SPONSORED BY KIM HIBBLE

AND SIMONE AND TIM RIGGS

Pretty Twiggy is one of the original feral cats taken in by Big Ears. Twiggy and her 2 sons Ziggy and Major Tom had been living at the old Origin Energy site as "ratters". They were not friendly cats except with a staff member named Kathy, so when Origin moved its site they also tried to move the cats. What they found was that the cats did not like the new area, nor did they have any role at the new site. Kathy had been looking after the cats for a number of years (and had arranged to have the males desexed when they were younger). Eventually contact was made and the feral cats moved to Big Ears in a specially made outdoor enclosure to live out their days. The only other option was to leave them to fend for themselves which was not a responsible option, or to have the euthenased, again an option that was difficult given they were healthy cats.

After living at the Sanctuary for several years Twiggy has become affectionate and likes a pat. She lives with her one remaining son Ziggy (Major Tom was put to sleep after becoming quite ill).

Twiggy can be sponsored for $50.00 for her health check and vaccinations.

SPONSORED BY LEANNE HILLIER

Ruby is one of the feral cat group we agreed to take in. She is approximately 7 months old when she arrived and had been dumped as a kitten along with 9 others. Ruby has been spayed and will live in a specially made enclosure with her feral friends.

Ruby can be sponsored for $80 which will go towards her health checks, vaccinations and treatment.

SPONSORED BY JILLIAN BUTLER

Oliver is a very special kitten who Jacqui spotted lying in the sun in the carport one day. He had appeared from nowhere. Oliver was so sick and near death that he did not put up any resistance to being caught. After syringe feeding him and warming him up we were pleasantly surprised to see he had made it through the night and was indeed a little stronger. A vet check removed the numerous ticks from his ears and gave him antibiotics. Since then Oliver has continued to grow, looking healthier and happier each day.

Oliver can be sponsored for $200 which will go towards his ongoing health checks, vaccinations and neuter operation.

SPONSORED BY JESSICA CONSTABLE

Miggles the piggie can be sponsored for $100.00. 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.

Miggles is also sponsored by Serani Dodson with the following message

"  to sponsor Miggles the pig in memory of all those beautiful pigs who have had to live at Wally's Piggery NSW, and endure torture and suffering".

SPONSORED BY LEONIE HANNAM

This cute little piggy is named Leonie after her sponsor.  Leonie is one of 17 piggies the Sanctuary took in.

Leonie's sponsorship is $50.00 which covers her health treatments and vet check. 

 SPONSORED BY KATHY DICKEY

Pretty Sophie can be sponsorsed for $50.00 which will go towards her vaccination and health check. Sophie has lived at the Sanctuary for a number of years and has been spayed thanks to a previous sponsorship.

Sadly Sophie had to be put to sleep at the vet after it was found that her cancer had returned to her eyelid and unfortunately had spread to her eye and spread to ther areas.

SPONSORED BY DARREN AND EMMA CORBETT

Katie is an ex dairy cow and is approximately 8 years old. Katie came to live at the Sanctuary after we went to check on her knowing her humans were away. Luckily we did as Katie had found herself in a concrete yeard that she could not get out of. She had no food and water and was starving when we found her. Her poops were the size of 20 cent pieces. Katie was reunited with her bovine friend and rehabilitated back to her former healthy self. She then came to live at the Sanctuary and has never looked back.

Katie can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards her health treatments and annual health check.

SPONSORED BY CERTIFICATE II ANIMAL STUDIES CLASS LAUNCESTON POLYTECHNIC

Cola the guinea pig originally came from the RSPCA. He now calls Big Ears home and lives with his friend and 2 rabbits.

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

SPONSORED BY EBONY NASH

This scared looking kitty is Ivy. She is one of the feral group from the North West that we agreed to help and provide a home for.

Ivy is not friendly at all, she has been spayed and vaccinated and had her other health treatments. She lives in a large outdoor enclosure with 8 other kitties, most of whom she lived with in Ulverstone in her feral colony.

If you would like to sponsor Ivy you can do so for $80 and this wiull cover her health check and treatments for 12 months.

 SPONSORED BY KIM HIBBLE

Violet is one of 17 guinea pigs the Sanctuary took in during July 2012.  The piggies human had to move and was unable to take her beloved piggies with her.  Violet is only a young guinea pig and is living with her mother and other female piggies.  She is very sweet, and shy.

Sponsorship of Violet will go towards her health treatments and vet check.

SPONSORED BY KERRYNE BARWICK

Daisy aka Suzy 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, vaccination and worming.If you would like to help Daisy out you can sponsor her for $80.

SPONSORED BY ANNIE HICKS AND MATT LOFTUS

Butterscotch has called the Sanctuary her home for a number of years. She was being bred as a meat rabbit along with her family.

Butterscotch has beautiful blue eyes. She can be sponsored for $50.00 a year which will go towards her annual vaccination and health treatments and checks.

SPONSORED BY SUZIE AND ALAN FOR ALAN'S AUNTY BET. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AND BY CASSIE SMIT

Kimba came to live at the Sanctuary after her human could no longer keep her. Kimba did not like the other cats living in the household and stayed and stayed away for days on end which began to upset people living nearby. Kimba was not friendly and her humans weren't sure if she could successfully find a new home.

Sponsorship of Kimba is $80.00 which will go towards her health checks and vaccination.

SPONSORED BY MANDY WOODORTH

Magic the sulphur crested cockatoo is indeed an amazing bird. Everyday Magic is let out of his cage, his wings are unclipped and he is free to fly. And fly he does, all around the farm, high into the 300 year old gumtrees and 100 year old pine trees. All the time though he has a close eye on Jacqui and he swoops down to see what she is doing and to help her out by sampling the tasty treats at feeding time. Magic is truly remarkable and we think he has the best of both worlds. He is clearly bonded to a human, in this instance Jacqui and he gets to spend time with her but he also gets to fly and soar and do all the natural and instictual behaviours that he is meant to do.

If you would like to sponsor this amazing boy $80 will go towards his favourite treats especially apples and seed bells.

please be mindful that we are not advocating you to let your bird out, any release into the wild needs to be done with the assistance of experts.

SPONSORED BY MANDY WOODORTH

Jack the goat has only just moved to the Sanctuary after his families circumstances took a dramatic shift.  He is a lovely and friendly boy, approximately 2 years old.  Jack is a bit of an escape artist so he is on a long tether at present until out new high fences are built to keep him in.

Jack has been sponsored for $100 which will go towards his vet consultation regarding having him neutered. 

SPONSORED BY AIMEE BOUND

Polly is a recent arrival to Big Ears after coming from the RSPCA. She is a very friendly girl and loves her new home here at the Sanctuary.

Polly can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards her vaccination and vet checks. We have found a large lump on Polly's abdomen which will need to be seen by the vet and possibly operated on.  Latest news on Polly's lump is that it isn't serious and has actually diminished in size.

SPONSORED BY CRAIG AND ANKA SIDDALL

Dewey the duckling came to live at the Sanctuary with his mother Gertie. Gertie has raised her baby well and she now needs a sponsor.

Dewey can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments and a treat.

SPONSORED BY CRAIG AND ANKA SIDDALL

Lady Gray is one of 40 hens that came to live at Big Ears after her previous owner could no longer afford to keep them.

Lady Gray can be sponsored for $35.

SPONSORED BY CRAIG AND ANKA SIDDALL

Davey Duck came to the Sanctuary as one of a pair (with Dottie). He still lives with him and is happiest when his paddle bath is full of fresh water.

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

SPONSORED BY NANCY SERISIER

Kimba originally came from the RSPCA. She was a typical Easter rabbit purchase and her humans lost interest after a few months.

Kimba now lives with 9 other bunnies and is becoming friendlier by the day.

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

SPONSORED BY TESSA MUSCARDIN

Tessa the hen, seen here sunbathing can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards her health treatments. 

SPONSORED BY ELLA ASHLEY

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. $100.00 will help Rhubarb to continue smiling all year long.

SPONSORED BY THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

Winkerbean is a lovely little girl that lives happily with her piggy friends. She was originally rescued from a hoarder and was very thin and afraid. These days Winker is a happy and confident pig and a little rounder too. She loves apples and bread and tummy scratches.

Winkerbean can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards her health treatments and care.

Sponsorship expires 31/05/2013

Snoop the baby bun is one of Freyline's kits born here at the Sanctuary. Snoop is now 9 months old and loves hanging out with his siblings. Snoop was also attacked by the rat and had to have vet treatment to his side. This is ongoing.

Snoop can be sponsored in the following ways

$50 for vaccinations and health check and treatments SPONSORED BY SUSAN SCHROETER

and/or

$80 for the operation to her injury site and medication

SPONSORED BY GUNTHER AND FLOPSY

$130 For her his neuter operation - SPONSORED BY LINDA ROCKE

SPONSORED BY ALICE LOLLBACK 

Mr Wonderful the rooster can be sponsored for $35 which will go towards his health treatments.

SPONSORED BY LOUISE CORNELIUS

In 2008 Bigwig came to live at the Sanctuary as a baby and had to be hand reared. He is a shy boy who lives with Molly and only pops out at feeding time.

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

SPONSORED BY NATACHA BENNETT

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.

Clarence can be sponsored for $100 per year which will go towards his health checks and vaccinations.

Sponsorship expires 14/05/2013

SPONSORED BY KEITH AND KELLY FOR JANET BARTLING

Mackie the sheep is approx. 12 years old and came to live at the Sanctuary after his human needed to move and could not take him with her. Mackie is a friendly and inquisitive boy and was originally hand reared when a lamb. Mackie can be sponsored for $100 which will go towards his sheer, hoof trim and drenching.

SPONSORED BY GUNTHER AND FLOPSY

SPONSORED BY MAGGIE ATKIN

Flopsy the bunny came to Big Ears after he kept escaping from his previous home and his girl human was allergic to his fur.

Flopsy can be sponsored for $50 which will go towards his vet check and vaccinations.

Sponsorship no.1 expires 6/05/2013.

SPONSORED BY ANNE BOOT

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

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

SPONSORED BY THE PALMER FAMILY

Declan is a very lucky rooster as he had spent the first part of his life with his leg tied to a stick so he could not move very far or escape. He was being kept to be slaughtered for food.

Lucky Declan did escape and with the help of some lovely people he made his way to Big Ears where he may be small but he has a BIG attitude.

Sponsored by Hamish and Xavier Lethborg

When Wims first arrived over 12 months ago she had scaly face. She was treated with ivomectin and has completely healed.

Wims can be sponsored for $30 which will buy Wims some tasty treats and go towards her health treatments.

Sponsorship expires 26/03/2013 

SPONSORED BY TRISH AND THE WINTER APPEAL TEAM

SPONSORED BY KELLY BROWN

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

SPONSORED BY TANIA PURTON

Snickers came to live at the Sanctuary with her friend Cola, both are from the RSPCA.

Snickers would love someone to sponsor her and you can do so for $40 which will go towards her health treatments and vet check.

SPONSORED BY EMMA LEWIS

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

Peewee can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards his vet health check.

SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN BY GEORGIE STIVAKTAKIS

Georgina the duck is one of many that Big Ears has taken in.

Georgina can be sponsored for $40 which will go towards her health treatments and a treat.

SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF GEORDIE BY THE STIVAKTAKIS FAMILY

Eleanor is another of the beach feral group that has been rescued. She is not friendly and lives in a specially made cat enclosure with her feral buddies.

Eleanor has been de-sexed and Feline AIDS tested and is in the clear.

Eleanor can be sponsored for $80 which will go towards her vaccinations, worming and other health treatments and a treat.

SPONSORED BY ANON

Applesauce was rescued from a hoarder and when she first arrived at Big Ears she was thin, scared and timid.  A few years of love, care and proper care and Applesauce has blossomed into a beautiful confident girl who loves her tummy scratched and mud baths.

Sponsorship of Applesauce is $100 to go towards her health care and treatments.

Sponsorship expires

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.

On 1 December 2012 Wilbur was rehomed to a fabulous new place where ha has another sheep friend and constant companionship from his new family.

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 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 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 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 KATHARINE VON BIBRA

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 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

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 8 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 NANCY SERISIER

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 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.

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.

 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

and

 FREIGHT CONNECTIONS of Burnie

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 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 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 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 $80 of Socrates will cover his annual health check, vaccination and worming throughout the year.

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.

Buttons is now being treated for skin cancer on her nose.  She is responding well to this treatment.

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

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 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 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 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 PEREGRINE SCHOOL

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 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 JENELLE WILLIAMS

Daffy duck is quite elderly having turned 11 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 KERRYNE BARWICK

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 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

AND RILEY DUNIAM

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 $100.

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 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 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 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 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.

 SPONSORED BY FREIGHT CONNECTIONS of Burnie

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 CLAUDIA BRODRIBB

Milton is an 11 year old steer and a gentle giant.  Rescued as a baby from a short life that would have seen him slaughtered for people to eat.

Beautiful Milton can be sponsored for $100.00. This amount will cover his health and 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 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 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 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 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.

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 MADDIE

and

FREIGHT CONNECTIONS of Burnie 

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 JULIE WILKINS

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.