Pigs are the fourth most intelligent species on the planet, after humans, dolphins and primates. They are much smarter than dogs and cats, and scientifically have the same cognitive ability as a 3 year old human child. During a recent sale yard investigation, we met Matilda, a young breeding sow with a huge growth that …
The Ben & Franklin investigation In August 2011 Farm Animal Rescue conducted a routine investigation of a sale yard. While at the sale yard, we met Ben and Franklin, two tiny 5 day old calves who had been born on dairy farms. Both Ben and Franklin were born on Tuesday. After a few short hours …
Ferdinand wandered off the street into a Brisbane area council animal control shelter when he was barely three months old. Under-fed and clearly uncared for, shelter staff immediately took to his quiet nature, love of affection and general cuteness. Over two and a half years shelter staff bravely fought off management who were trying to …
4 lovely hen ladies arrived at the farm after suffering dreadfully at the hands of the egg industry. You can see the ladies shortly after they arrived at the farm by viewing the video below: [youtube id=”HRwcoCWmHEA” maxw=”500″] Thank you so much for your support, and for watching the video.
Doris has been living at the sanctuary for about 4 weeks now. She has a disability as her front legs are not straight. This places all of her weight on her knees. As she is an old girl, Doris has now also developed arthritis, which can make just walking around very painful when her two …
1713 Dayboro Road
Dayboro
QLD 4521
President - Brad King
Vice President - Carol Slater
Treasurer - Kim Payne
Secretary - Aaron Lee