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 allows the animals to be sponsored by more than one sponsor. If you can’t find the animal that’s right for you on this page, have a look at the animals already sponsored and contact Big Ears about a joint sponsor.
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.
In January 2014 Big Ears took in a number of rabbits from a hoarding situation. They were malnourished and in poor condition. Mr Doodlebug was one of these who since being at Big Ears loves the outside and living with a friend.
Sponsorship of Mr Doodlebug goes towards his vet check, parasite control and vaccinations.
Molly came to Big Ears when her owners got divorced. She is a beautiful girl with a huge appetite. She is prone to founder which is a common and very painful condition affecting the feet of horses. Known technically as laminitis, founder occurs when there is inflammation of the laminae (folds of tissue connecting the pedal bone to the hoof). A horse that has suffered a previous episode of founder is more susceptible to re-occurrence
Rosie came to the Sanctuary in 2015 after being rescued from the dairy industry. Her friend recently died and with little feed remaining in her paddock, her humans approached Big Ears to take her in. We said yes and she arrived yesterday (24/09/15) and has fit in with her new herd really well. She loves all the green grass, a good scratch under her chin and her new besty Jasper.
Sponsorship is $100 and will go towards her health treatments.
Squire is one of 5 rabbits we took in during March 2014. He is the father of 3 of the rabbits. Squire is a lovely boy and sponsorship is $50 for 12 months which will go towards his health check, vaccinations and parasite control.
Pudding is a lovely tortoiseshell cat that Jacqui trapped on the property as a kitten. Pudding has since been tamed, de-sexed, microchipped etc and lives in a specially built outdoor enclosure where she is unable to harm any wildlife. Pudding is a quiet cat but she loves a pat and will be one of the first to ask for attention when people visit her enclosure.
Sponsorship of Pudding is $100.00 and covers her health checks, vaccinations, and parasite control.
