Running a sanctuary takes more than pats, cuddles and kisses. It also takes a lot of money. As a not for profit registered charity we rely on the goodwill of those who care about animals. Every day expenses include feed, shelters, medication, cleaning, veterinary assistance, and fencing. These costs add up and any donation, no matter how big or small, will help the animals. We are a No Kill Sanctuary which means that animals that are not suitable to be re-homed, or have special needs stay here for the remainder of their lives.
Sponsorship does not cover the full cost of caring for the animals, nor does it take into account their feeding costs. It is with this in mind that Big Ears encourages the animals to be sponsored by more than one sponsor.
We understand that an upfront payment doesn’t suit everybody so for less than most people spend on coffee you can choose ongoing monthly payments from as little as $5.00 per month.
Sponsors are sent a laminated certificate with the name and photo of the sponsored animal thanking them for their sponsorship as well as a Big Ears sticker.
Big Ears would really love some corporate sponsorship to help with ongoing costs. 100% of all donations is spent on the animals – there are no wages paid, all staff are volunteers.
Gerald came to the sanctuary in March 2015. He had been lovingly hand reared after having a broken leg as a kid. His owner was unable to keep Gerald as she lived in suburbia and was moving interstate.
Gerald is a cuddly goat that loves pats and will bleat for attention. He loves living in the Big Ears goat herd and is often seen hanging around with new goat Adam.
You can sponsor Gerald for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month.
Sponsorship goes towards his vet check, vaccinations and parasite control.
Dougal was born at the Sanctuary on the 9th October 2016 with his brother Dexter. Their mother Shandi had been rescued by the Sanctuary two months prior due to a chronic footrot condition. It was unknown that Shandi was pregnant so it was a total surprise to Big Ears volunteers when Dexter and Dougal arrived,
Both are happy goats that are always up to mischief and love playing ‘king of the castle’.
You can sponsor Dougal for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards his vet check, vaccinations and parasite control.
Dexter was born at the Sanctuary on the 9th October 2016 with his brother Dougal. Their mother Shandi had been surrendered at the Sanctuary two months prior due to a chronic foot-rot condition. It was unknown that Shandi was pregnant so it was a total surprise to Big Ears volunteers when Dexter and Dougal arrived one morning in the barn.
Both are happy goats that are always up to mischief and love playing ‘king of the castle’.
You can sponsor Dexter for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards his vet check, vaccinations and parasite control.
Coco arrived with Fauni and they are best buddies. Both Fauni and his friend Coco had spent the majority of their lives tethered, so when they were finally freed of their tether at Big Ears, they had the biggest run around and it looked to us like they were smiling! Both goats are the dominant ones in our herd and love to run and play chasings together.
You can sponsor Coco for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards his vet check, vaccinations and parasite control.
Fauni is a lovely goat who came to live at the Sanctuary after his humans could no longer care for him as their circumstances had changed. Both Fauni and his friend Coco had spent the majority of their lives tethered, so when they were finally freed of their tether at Big Ears, they had the biggest run around and it looked to us like they were smiling!
You can sponsor Fauni for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards his vet check, vaccinations and parasite control.
