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Sanctuary versus Zoo
By Monica
How can you tell the difference? FAR President Brad and Vice President Carol explain the difference between an animal sanctuary and a zoo, and how you can tell the difference. Helping animal lovers make informed ...
Read More East Kooroon Mega Feedlot Proposal
By Monica
An application for a new 10,000 sheep and 50,000 cow mega feedlot next to the Ula Ula State Forest has been lodged with the Balonne Shire Council. If approved, this feedlot will have a detrimental ...
Read More What kindness meant to one chicken
By Monica
Rescued broiler chicken "That day was unusual because it was the day I'd given up. I think we all had. I stared down at the floor where I was standing uncomfortably, my breathing laboured from ...
Read More Update on Qld Animal Care & Protection Act review
By Monica
Thank YOU to everyone who lodged a submission by 21 May 2021 following our call out to join FAR in advocating for stronger animal protection laws in Queensland. Queensland's state government has received more than ...
Read More Thank you for helping us stay
By Monica
At the beginning of this month we wondered how long we could continue to keep our farm gates open, and to be honest, we were worried. It's hard to look into the innocent faces of ...
Read More Open Day Volunteer
By Brad King
Farm Animal Rescue is inviting applications for Open Day Volunteer. A commitment of one half day per month is required for this role. This position has responsibility for the safety of visitors and as such ...
Read More Habitat Cleaning Volunteers
By Brad King
Farm Animal Rescue are seeking habitat cleaning volunteers to care for some of the sanctuary's most fragile rescued animals. Our Expectations: Three hours per shift. Commit to either once a week, once a fortnight or ...
Read More O.N.E. Helps FAR Stay
By Monica
O.N.E has been an amazing support for Farm Animal Rescue for the last few years and donated generously to our Help us Stay campaign. Please have a look at their website to shop their beautiful ...
Read More Animal Care Assistant Volunteer
By Brad King
We are seeking animal care assistants working alongside our live-in animal care team. Shifts are for a half day and you can volunteer weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The role involves: Barn and habitat cleaning Managing ...
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