The following Big Ears animals have been sponsored. Thank you so much to everyone who is now a sponsor. If you would like to be a sponsor please go to the sponsor an animal page.
Sniggers was surrendered on the 3rd August 2019. He was approx. 5 years old and had been kept in a shed. His diet had been poor and he was scared of all other animals. Sniggers went to the vet on the 5th August where his leg was x-rayed showing no break. It was revealed that the ‘bent leg’ was most likely a congenital growth defect that although looked awful, was actually causing no pain. There was no swelling or heat detected. His leg should have been splinted when he was a lamb. His temp, teeth and health were great although he was obese.
Sniggers has now adapted to a suitable diet for sheep, he has had his vaccinations, hoof trim, drenched, backlined and has now been shorn.
Pablo arrived on the 12th October 2019 with his friend Picasso. They had been abandoned on a large sheep farm approx. 10 years ago. They were no longer wanted on the property and had no where else to go.
They hadn’t been sheared for approx. 5 years and were completely overburdened with wool and very matted. They had sticks and twigs all through their coats.
They also hadn’t been drenched for worms or had their toe nails trimmed. On examination the toe nails were very overgrown and curling up into the walking pads of the hoof.
On the 18th October they both had the full treatment. They were sheared, wormed, vaccinated, had their toe nails trimmed and generally inspected for condition. They now look fantastic and are now in good health.
Phumba arrived at Big Ears in 2016. She had been re-homed by another rescue agency and the new home hadn’t worked out. She came here and we have loved her grumpy facial expressions. She has settled down and is very comfortable at the sanctuary in her outdoor paddock.
Sponsorship of Phumba is $50.00 per year and goes towards her vaccinations, vet checks and parasite control.
Sponsored by:
Janet Smith – expires 30/06/2020.
Cotton
Cotton
Cotton came to Big Ears in June 2019 after her owners had to flea a family violence situation. Cotton is now safe with us and has happily settled in. She has now been vet checked, de-sexed, vaccinated, wormed and flea treated. She has completed her time in quarantine and is now ready to go on bunny dates to find her perfect match. Once matched she will live with her partner in an outside pen.
Sponsorship of Cotton is $50.00 which goes towards her parasite controls and twice yearly vaccinations.
Sponsored by:
Belinda Oppenheimer – expires 22/07/2020.
Kate Kelly – expires 30/07/2020.
Argo the Galah
Argo the Galah
Argo the Galah came to live at Big ears after his human owner died and the remainder of his family did not wish to care for him. Originally we were told that he was ‘vicious’, and he was named Agro. However, Argo is sweet and loves a pat and a sing and dance. He loves to blow kisses as well as whistle.
While we don’t condone birds in captivity, it’s all Argo has ever known as he was captured when he was young and would now no longer survive in the wild. Galah’s can live up to forty years in the wild.
Sponsorship of Argo is $100.00 and goes toward his parasite treatments and enrichment toys.
Sponsored by:
Lesley Osenieks – expires 26/08/2020.
Baby Jane
Baby Jane
Baby Jane was caught by a cat at around Easter 2019 and raised from a baby by her family. In July as she grew larger and as her needs increased she was surrendered to live at Big Ears. She is the friendliest little bush bun and loves time with people, having pats and kisses.
Baby Jane can be sponsored for $50.00 per year which goes towards her vet checks, vaccinations and parasite treatments.
