FAR Residents

Meet Paris: The Peppercorn Piglet Living Her Best Life at Sanctuary In the heart of Farm Animal Rescue, a sanctuary nestled in the scenic landscapes of Queensland, Australia, resides a special little soul named Paris. But Paris is not just any piglet; she carries a story of resilience, love, and transformation. Paris was born to […]

Born into Safety Chris holds a special place here at the Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary. He was born to his remarkable mother, Dorothy, who found her haven and freedom at our Sanctuary in 2021 after being rescued from the harsh realities of the pork industry. Shortly after Dorothy arrived at the Sanctuary, it became apparent […]

A Golden Opportunity to Make a Difference Blanche, along with three other pigs, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia, found her way to the Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary in early 2022! They’re all named after the iconic characters from “The Golden Girls”, the beloved 90’s sitcom where four women relished their golden years in each other’s company. […]

Avery the chicken has a lucky escape   Avery came into our care under heartbreaking circumstances. It is believed that she was discarded, possibly due to her scissor beak condition. When she arrived at the sanctuary here in beautiful Queensland, Australia, her journey to a better life truly began.     Avery is just a […]

Pippa’s Triumph: A Journey from Fragility to Fortitude In the heartwarming chronicle of our sanctuary, a tale of remarkable resilience and triumph takes center stage. Meet Pippa, a petite and tenacious young hen whose journey from fragility to fortitude serves as an embodiment of hope and transformation. Pippa’s life story began in the shadows of […]

Henrielle’s Resilience: A Journey from Darkness to Sunlit Freedom In the heart of the sanctuary, a tale of courage and compassion unfolds with every feathered step. Meet Henrielle, a brave young hen who has faced adversity with unwavering strength, and whose story is a testament to the transformative power of love and care. Henrielle’s life […]

Dotty’s Rescue: A Tale of Resilience and Unlikely Friends On 24th July 2023, we rescued Dotty, the remarkable Dorper sheep, and welcomed her into our sanctuary. As we arrived to rescue her from a Queensland property, her confidence and affectionate nature towards us warmed our hearts, making us even more determined to give her the […]

Dorothy: a ‘Golden Girl’ Dorothy, a lucky pig rescued from the pork industry, is named after Bea Arthur’s character, Dorothy, on the 90’s TV series “The Golden Girls”.  If you remember the series, Dorothy is just like her namesake, intelligent and strong-willed with a no-nonsense attitude. But she can also be gentle and affectionate, and […]

Rescued Free Range Chickens Audrey, Vivienne, Mae’s arrival in car Once upon a time, Grace, Marilyn, Audrey, Vivienne, and Mae were just a handful of hens living with thousands of others in a dark and cramped free-range egg facility.   Their feathers were missing, their spirits broken, and their future bleak. But fate had a different plan […]