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Our Medical Care fund is empty
By Brad King
Following the huge storms, cataract surgery, bone infections, tick problems, foot problems, and the needs of the sanctuary seniors, our Medical Care fund is empty. If you have a pet we're sure that you'll know ...
Read More 10th Anniversary Black Tie Gala
By Brad King
You are cordially invited to our 10th Anniversary Black Tie Gala at the stunning Sky Room on top of the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre. This year we have pulled out all of the stops ...
Read More Monica – FAR Volunteer
By Monica
FAR Superstar for Animals This month we celebrate Monica who is the FAR newsletter editor. Q How long have you been working with FAR? A little over two years. Q What made you want to ...
Read More World Farm Animals Day
By Monica
How you can help on World Farm Animals Day? World Farm Animals Day is celebrated on the 2nd of October, the birth date of Mahatma Gandhi who famously quoted "The greatness of a nation and ...
Read More Aaron – FAR Volunteer
By Monica
FAR Superstar for Animals (and nifty vegan cook!) This month we celebrate FAR volunteer Aaron who meticulously takes care of Farm Animal Rescue administration. Q How long have you been working with FAR? A little ...
Read More Live-In Volunteering
By Brad King
Spend a week, fortnight or month helping the sanctuary animals, and live right at the sanctuary while you do it! We provide 7 nights accommodation in return for 5 half days per week working on ...
Read More Jenny (graphic)
By Brad King
Jenny came into our care today exhibiting extreme pain and lethargy. What we found was awful. Her insides had rotted so much from infection in the canal where eggs are produced and laid that she ...
Read More Happy 4th year rescue anniversary Davis
By Monica
Lucky lamb rescued from sale yard after losing mum Happy 4th rescue anniversary Davis 🐑. You were so lucky to be rescued from the Victorian winter in August 2018 by our FAR investigation team. It ...
Read More Lola the rescued lamb goes to the vet
By Monica
Lola suffers from tick paralysis We take every precaution to protect against parasites, but sometimes one gets through. Lola is in hospital with tick paralysis. We have always expected that she is immune-compromised and here ...
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