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.
Belle came to live at Big Ears after her owner could no longer keep her as she was on her own after her friends had been killed, possibly by quolls. The owner felt he could not keep her safe and that she needed friends so she is now happy at Big Ears. Sponsorship is $40.
Seymour the pig is approximately 10 years old and had been destined for the freezer. Miniature pigs are often sold to be used as spit pigs at functions. Luckily for Seymour, him and his sister Trixie, have called Big Ears their forever home for 10 years.
Sponsorship of Seymour is $100 for 12 months and will go towards his health checks and treatments like regular parasite control.
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.
Priest the duck is available for sponsorship for $40.00 a year which will go towards his health checks and parasite treatment. He is a lovely boy who shakes his tail feathers when he see’s you. Then he gives you a fatherly look, with his collar on, silently asking “Anything you want to tell me?”.
Priest can be sponsored for $40.00 per year which goes towards his health checks and parasite control.
Seagull is a duck that really loves her water. As soon as her bowls are filled she cannot wait to hop in and splash about. Seagull was surrendered and has lived at the Sanctuary for a couple of years now.
Sponsorship of Seagull is $40.00 a year and will go towards her health checks and treatments.
Homer the goat who was surrendered to Big Ears on 27 August 2014 as his human could not keep him in their yard and the neighbours complained about him escaping into their yard and eating the garden. Homer was supposed to be a miniature goat, but clearly is not, and this meant the fencing they had would not keep him in and he couldn’t hang with his friends as he had to be tethered. As a result he was lonely and bleated which also made the neighbours unhappy. Homer has a forever home at Big Ears.
Homer can be sponsored for $100 total for 12 months which will go towards his health checks, treatments, hoof trim etc.
