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.
Daisy and Maybelline were surrendered in April 2019 when they were 5 years old. They had been rescued from slaughter in 2015 by a vet and both turned out to be pregnant. Between them they gave birth to 20 piglets in late June 2015 and all piglets were de-sexed and 18 were re-homed. Two of the piglets, George and Norman were kept with their mothers.
All four pigs, Daisy, Maybelline, George and Norman came to Big Ears when their owner had to return to New Zealand and couldn’t take them due to quarantine restrictions. They all live together in the same paddock, sleeping away their days in the sun and getting gourmet fruit and vegetable breakfasts everyday.
You can sponsor George for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards her health treatments and care.
Daisy and Maybelline were surrendered in April 2019 when they were 5 years old. They had been rescued from slaughter in 2015 by a vet and both turned out to be pregnant. Between them they gave birth to 20 piglets in late June 2015 and all piglets were de-sexed and 18 were re-homed. Two of the piglets, George and Norman were kept with their mothers.
All four pigs, Daisy, Maybelline, George and Norman came to Big Ears when their owner had to return to New Zealand and couldn’t take them due to quarantine restrictions. They all live together in the same paddock, sleeping away their days in the sun and getting gourmet fruit and vegetable breakfasts everyday.
You can sponsor Norman for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards her health treatments and care.
Daisy and Maybelline were surrendered in April 2019 when they were 5 years old. They had been rescued from slaughter in 2015 by a vet and both turned out to be pregnant. Between them they gave birth to 20 piglets in late June 2015 and all piglets were de-sexed and 18 were re-homed. Two of the piglets, George and Norman were kept with their mothers.
All four pigs, Daisy, Maybelline, George and Norman came to Big Ears when their owner had to return to New Zealand and couldn’t take them due to quarantine restrictions. They all live together in the same paddock, sleeping away their days in the sun and getting gourmet fruit and vegetable breakfasts everyday.
You can sponsor both of these girls for $200.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $20.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards their health treatments and care.
Fonzy the pig was surrendered to Big Ears on the 11th August 2011. Fonzies story is like many miniature pigs. He was bought as a piglet and the seller told the purchaser that as Fonzy was a miniature pig he would only be small when he grew up. This is a myth as in Australia we don’t have miniature pigs. We do have pigs that grow smaller than a normal pig but when we say smaller we mean approx. 200 – 300kg. When a pig gets to that size a normal suburban house yard is no longer suitable as a pig loves to plow up the ground.
You can sponsor Fonzy for $100.00 for 12 months or choose to give a monthly donation of just $10.00 a month. Sponsorship goes towards his health treatments and care.
Coco is a bit of a tank. He is best friends with Cinnamon and had to move to Big Ears in April 2015 after their human passed away.
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 health treatments and care.
