Freedom Hill Sanctuary

Freedom Hill Sanctuary Freedom Hill Sanctuary is SA’s flagship farm animal sanctuary. We rescue, rehabilitate, and protect those in need—offering love, safety, and expert care.

We specialise in knowing what to do, and where kindness begins, healing and hope follow. Freedom Hill Sanctuary offers weekend farm stays so please check availability.

Goodbye, Bear 💔At 1:30am this morning, our beloved Bear took his final breath. The pneumonia that had crept in quietly h...
07/07/2025

Goodbye, Bear 💔

At 1:30am this morning, our beloved Bear took his final breath. The pneumonia that had crept in quietly had, despite all our efforts, taken hold too deeply. His little lungs simply couldn’t keep up.

Pneumonia is brutal. Even for humans with access to every kind of care, it’s a battle not easily won. For a young lamb—no matter how loved, protected, and treated—it can be insurmountable. We gave Bear everything we had, and he gave us everything he could.

Bear was the quietest of souls. Nothing ever fazed him—never one to seek the spotlight, but always there with a gentle presence that drew others in. His eyes spoke volumes, holding stories of love, peace, and a happiness that can only be found when one feels truly safe.

He had no need to push his way through life—everyone naturally gravitated toward Bear. Every lamb wanted to be his friend, and he accepted each one with open-hearted ease. He was that kind of soul—one who made the world around him softer just by being in it.

Bear, your time with us was too short, but the imprint you’ve left is lasting. Cross safely now, sweet boy… Tiana is waiting.

Until we meet again, precious Bear. 🌈🐑💫

Some souls don’t need a lifetime to leave a mark—just a moment, a presence, a quiet kind of love. That was Bear. 💔

Animals are not anger management tools.It may seem shocking, but it’s something we see far too often — people with poor ...
07/07/2025

Animals are not anger management tools.

It may seem shocking, but it’s something we see far too often — people with poor emotional regulation turning to animals as a means of control, power, or outlet. And when it comes to farm animals, they are the most forgotten victims in our animal welfare system. No one monitors how a sheep is treated on a back block, or how a goat is spoken to when no one is listening.

At Freedom Hill Sanctuary, we stand fiercely against this.
We vet every person who enters our property, because the safety and wellbeing of our residents come first — always. I’ve ordered shearers off the property for displaying anger. I’ve stopped contractors mid-task when their energy turned hostile. Why? Because animals feel everything — and they should never be at the receiving end of someone’s inability to cope.

There should be laws preventing people with known anger management issues from owning animals.
It should be that simple.

Animals, especially farm animals, are sentient beings — not a place to pour rage, not a way to regain dominance, not a punching bag for powerlessness. They are the voiceless — and it is our responsibility to be their voice.

At Freedom Hill, we are creating a space where peace is the default, kindness is the standard, and no one raises a hand, a tool, or a tone in anger.

Because how we treat the most vulnerable says everything about who we are.

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

🐻 Bear Update 🐾Our darling Bear is still in the thick of his battle with pneumonia. Chest infections like this can be sl...
07/07/2025

🐻 Bear Update 🐾

Our darling Bear is still in the thick of his battle with pneumonia. Chest infections like this can be slow and stubborn, and while he’s not out of the woods just yet, this little fighter is giving it his all — and so am I.

He’s not drinking as much milk as he normally would, but he’s still hungry for it in small, determined doses. That spark is there. That will to heal.

We’re continuing treatment, one breath at a time, and wrapping him in all the love and warmth we can. Time will tell, but we believe in Bear — and I know so many of you do too.

Keep him close in your thoughts. 💛

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

💔 Today, Our Hearts Shattered 💔This morning began like any other—except it wasn’t.Tiana didn’t want breakfast. She didn’...
06/07/2025

💔 Today, Our Hearts Shattered 💔

This morning began like any other—except it wasn’t.
Tiana didn’t want breakfast. She didn’t rush to the gate or do her usual cheeky trot. She simply stood there. Still. Quiet. Not our fierce, fiery little Tiana.

We called the vet, expecting something treatable, something fixable. A course of antibiotics, maybe a few days of rest.
But nothing—nothing—could have prepared us for the words that followed:
Liver cancer. A mass had formed. There was no saving her.

Today is my birthday. And last night, my wish was for Bear the lamb to recover. I never imagined today would be the day I would say goodbye to Tiana.
There are no days off when you run a sanctuary. But this… this is not the kind of day anyone is ever ready for.

Tiana came to Freedom Hill after her beloved human, Faye, was moved into care. Until Faye’s passing, she’d get updates—updates that always ended with, “Tiana’s doing just fine.”
And she was.
At first, the other donkeys—Eeyore and May—weren’t so sure. But Tiana, sweet and persistent, followed them with her unspoken question:
“Will you be my friend?”
Eventually, they let her in. And oh, how she bloomed. She became donkey through and through—spinning joyfully at mealtime, fiercely protective of her food, mischievous in her ways. She adored being brushed (but heaven help us if we brushed another donkey before her.

And when baby Annie was born to Eeyore, Tiana surprised us all with her tenderness. She was calm, protective, and nurturing—watching over that little one with a mother’s heart. Her quiet gentleness shone brightest in those moments.

Tiana was cheeky, spirited, loyal, and kind.
She knew she was safe. She knew she was loved.

And today… she’s gone. Just like that.
There are no words for the shock or the heartbreak.

Darling Tiana, your absence is louder than your silence ever was.
You touched every soul lucky enough to know you.
Run free now, sweet girl.

You were family. You were home. You were so loved.
Tiana ~ Forever part of Freedom Hill. Forever part of us.

Until we meet again. 💔 R.I.P

Our little Bear needs your thoughts tonight.Sweet Bear — the quietest of souls, our gentle little shadow — woke this mor...
05/07/2025

Our little Bear needs your thoughts tonight.

Sweet Bear — the quietest of souls, our gentle little shadow — woke this morning struggling to breathe. No warning signs, no subtle clues… just sudden, laboured breaths that sent our hearts racing. Silent pneumonia. A cruel thief in the night.

When you consider the reality for lambs born into the harsh Australian outback — no shelter, no warm crèche, no farmer checking in — it’s no wonder the death toll is heartbreakingly high. And yet even here, where every life is treasured and every arrival is met with warmth, love, and first milk filled with immune-boosting power, some lambs still fall ill. Because we can never fully know what they’ve endured before they arrived — was Bear born with weaker lungs? Did his tiny body quietly fight until it couldn’t anymore?

At Freedom Hill Sanctuary, no baby is left outside — not even in a shelter — they are safely tucked in with heating, watched day and night. We pride ourselves on knowing what to do and when, but sometimes, the body hides what the heart can’t see.

Bear is now on two antibiotics, curled beside a humidifier to ease his little lungs. He’s quiet, still, and so brave.

Please hold him in your heart tonight. These lambs move mountains in us — and for them, we do the same. 💛

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

🌾 Two Blind Lambs, One Unbreakable Bond It’s incredibly rare to have a lamb born blind. But to welcome two blind lambs—j...
05/07/2025

🌾 Two Blind Lambs, One Unbreakable Bond

It’s incredibly rare to have a lamb born blind. But to welcome two blind lambs—just six days apart—feels like more than coincidence.

Was it fate? Destiny? A whisper from the universe that these two little souls were always meant to find each other… and find sanctuary.

Lior and Angus came into this world without sight—but here at Freedom Hill, they’ve been given vision in another way: the promise of safety, love, and a future full of joy.

Tiny Lior gave us a scare early on with a serious infection, but true to his spirit, he’s overcome it and returned to his cheeky little self. And then there’s Angus—twice the size, full of strength and determination. Both thrive on cuddles and connection, and one day, we know they’ll be the best of friends.

I always say every animal who arrives here is one of the lucky ones—but these two have no idea just how lucky they truly are. Born into hardship, but now wrapped in hope.

✨ A miracle? We think so.
💛 A new beginning? Absolutely.
🐑 A life they deserve? Without a doubt.

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

🚨 Just Arrived 🚨As dusk fell across the hills tonight, our Lambulance was once again called into action…Please meet Rust...
04/07/2025

🚨 Just Arrived 🚨

As dusk fell across the hills tonight, our Lambulance was once again called into action…

Please meet Rusty, whose tiny heart has already known great sorrow. 💔

After the passing of his mum, Rusty began his desperate search — calling, wandering through the paddock, approaching every ewe he could find, hoping one might accept him. But no one did.

He was alone, hungry, and quickly running out of time.

Thankfully, compassionate hobby farmers witnessed his heartbreaking efforts and made the life-saving call to us. Rusty was scooped up and cradled in kindness, and I met him with warmth and urgency.

Now, Rusty is safe. Fed. Loved. No longer searching.

This is the beginning of his new story — one of healing, friendship, and sanctuary.

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

When your name is Rambotam, renovations come with a headbutt. 🐏💥We thought we had it all figured out—KC’s brand new shel...
04/07/2025

When your name is Rambotam, renovations come with a headbutt. 🐏💥

We thought we had it all figured out—KC’s brand new shelter, built with love and logic: three sides, space to move, perfect in every way… or so we thought.

KC had other plans.

In true Rambotam fashion, he took one look, huffed, puffed, and charged the side wall—shoving the entire structure against the fence. A not-so-gentle reminder that KC does not do “standard.”

So, back to the drawing board we went.

The solution? Shift the whole thing to the left, ditch the side path, and voilà—KC is happy as Larry. No more bashing, just basking.

At Freedom Hill Sanctuary, we don’t just build shelters—we build personalities into them. 😄

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

💔 Farewell, Darling Aunty Nellie 💔It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved Aunty Nellie.For those w...
02/07/2025

💔 Farewell, Darling Aunty Nellie 💔

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved Aunty Nellie.

For those who may not remember, Nellie arrived at the sanctuary last year in a heartbreaking state—severely flyblown and struggling to survive, all while trying to care for her two tiny daughters, who were barely six weeks old. Her body was broken, but her spirit? Unshakable.

Emergency treatment followed, and although she couldn’t feed her girls due to what vets believed was an untreated udder infection from her past life, Nellie stayed by their side every step of the way. With bottles in hand, we raised her daughters while she mended—wrapped in a coat, kept warm by the heater in the crèche, and surrounded by love.

Against all odds, Nellie recovered. She and her little girls blossomed into a trio of love, safety, and resilience. They finally had what every mother and baby deserves—peace.

But on Monday, our world shifted once again. We discovered that Nellie’s udders had become cancerous, and the disease was spreading rapidly. With dignity, without pain, and surrounded by love, we said goodbye.

Nellie was more than a sheep—she was a fighter, a devoted mother, and a symbol of everything we stand for. For nine long years, she was used to produce lambs for profit. But here, she found freedom. She found family. She found rest.

Run free, sweet Nellie. Your courage will never be forgotten, and your story will live on through your beautiful daughters and through every life we fight to save.

Aunty Nellie ~ Forever part of Freedom Hill Sanctuary. 💔

🇨🇦 A (slightly late) Happy Canada Day from Freedom Hill Sanctuary! 🇨🇦We’ve been told by a very reliable source that this...
01/07/2025

🇨🇦 A (slightly late) Happy Canada Day from Freedom Hill Sanctuary! 🇨🇦

We’ve been told by a very reliable source that this little lamb is Canada’s Favourite… and honestly, we don’t doubt it for a second!

Meet Gary – or as we like to call him, Gazza. The loudest, proudest, and most independent lamb of 2025. He doesn’t follow the flock — he leads it. From his passionate baa’s that echo across the paddocks to his “don’t tell me what to do” energy, Gary is truly a force of his own.

Today, we’re celebrating all things Canadian — maple leaves, kindness, resilience, and of course… Gary. 🍁

So to our Canadian friends near and far, Happy Canada Day! From our paddocks to your hearts — and especially from Gazza, who’s convinced the day was made just for him. ❤️🤍

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

Good morning from me, Atticus Finch ☀️Yesterday I found the perfect sunbeam and claimed it as my own—ears glowing, heart...
01/07/2025

Good morning from me, Atticus Finch ☀️
Yesterday I found the perfect sunbeam and claimed it as my own—ears glowing, heart full. Winter mornings like these are for slowing down, soaking in the light, and remembering just how far we’ve come.

This Sunday, I’ll be turning one. One whole year of life, love, and second chances. From a tiny, fragile calf with a twisted back leg and no strength to stand… to this: a gentle, affectionate boy who loves a cuddle, adores his friends, and will never say no to a head scratch.

I’ve learned to walk, to trust, and to love deeply. I’ve made friends of all shapes and sizes—hooved, pawed, feathered, and human.

So as I sit here in the golden glow, I want to say thank you. For believing in me. For cheering me on. And for helping make this journey possible.

Wishing you a peaceful start to your day—may you find your own sunbeam to bask in today 💛

With love,
Atticus Finch 🐮

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

Tiny Ivy Update 🌙💫Our little Saturday night rescue, Ivy, is doing beautifully — drinking well, sleeping snug, and slowly...
01/07/2025

Tiny Ivy Update 🌙💫

Our little Saturday night rescue, Ivy, is doing beautifully — drinking well, sleeping snug, and slowly finding her rhythm. But as evening falls, Ivy tends to become a little unsettled… just like any baby adjusting to a new world. Perhaps it’s the chill of the night air or simply the absence of a mother’s heartbeat — whatever it is, it’s a time she needs extra comfort and cuddles. 💕

Thankfully, Ivy now shares her nights with two special companions — Lior and Annabelle. These friendships are forming fast, and tonight at her usual 4pm wobbly window, Ivy settled beautifully with them by her side. 🐑💤

Bonding is everything. Lambs who connect in these early days create lifelong friendships — growing up side by side, resting heads on each other’s backs, walking the paddocks in perfect step. True best friends forever. 💛

Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

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Freedom Hill Sanctuary ~ Where Life Begins

Freedom Hill Sanctuary is the first farm animal sanctuary in South Australia. Starting back in 2011 with the first rescue lamb called Lynn, named after Lyn White from Animals Australia. Lynn was a orphaned twin lamb who spent his days with our 4 dogs, running playing with them and sheltering when it rained in the kennels with them. He knew no difference and was not treated any different than our dogs. Lynn received as much love and cuddles as all animals deserved. Lynn taught me that being vegan was not enough that I needed to tell the world how intelligent sheep are, I needed to show people that all animals including ‘farmed’ animals have the same feelings and desires as domestic animals, hence the creation of Freedom Hill Sanctuary. Since then we have increased at a rapid rate including many more sheep, all with their own unique stories, calves rescued from the horrendous dairy industry, Teddy Moo being our first dairy calf rescue at 3 days old, pigs, goats, chickens & ex race horses. Freedom Hill Sanctuary is in the process of expanding to a larger property so we can continue with the much needed secure home for the forgotten ones.

We would love to see each and everyone of you once we are setup and offering tours to the public and schools.

Education is the key!