Wyld Hearts Sanctuary

Wyld Hearts Sanctuary Rescue Sanctuary for animals of all shapes, sizes and ages.

We are currently fostering Zephyr…he is absolutely gorgeous.   The scars on his face tell a horrific story.  He arrived ...
29/06/2025

We are currently fostering Zephyr…he is absolutely gorgeous. The scars on his face tell a horrific story. He arrived scared, terrified and we have had the privledge to help him feel safe and loved for the last week. Kindness and patience and this boy is starting to trust and learn that not all humans are terrible, not all leads mean pain. He is so lucky that Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue Inc have saved him and are helping him get a new life. Can you help save him too either by donating to help him or if your looking for a new best friend and have a safe, loving, stress free home for him then please reach out and enquire about adoption. Head over to Bowen Collinsville rescue page to find out how to donate or enquire about adopting.

I wasnt sure how to acknowledge the tragic passing of Mikayla Rains from Save a fox corporation but this article sums th...
29/06/2025

I wasnt sure how to acknowledge the tragic passing of Mikayla Rains from Save a fox corporation but this article sums things up pretty well. In a world of cruelty, Dont add to it! Be kind and if you cant be kind then be silent. The saddest part about all this is it looks like her bullies where from other rescue organisations, which happens more than people realise. If the true purpose of rescue is to save lives then we all need to work together and support and encourage each other.
Your words have power, use it wisely.

A Message from Our Founder & President, Mandy Lewis:

As a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and the head of a senior and special needs dog rescue, I would be remiss not to acknowledge the heartbreaking loss of Mikayla Raines, founder of Saveafox Corporation. Mikayla passed away at just 29 years old.

I was a longtime follower and supporter of her work. Like many, I watched in awe as she poured her heart and soul into building a haven for rescued foxes and other animals in need. I had even planned to make the trip to Minnesota this fall to attend one of her events—a small way to connect in person with a mission that had already touched me so deeply from afar.

Mikayla was a radiant spirit, a fierce advocate, and a kind soul who gave everything to the animals in her care. Her passing is not only a personal loss to those who knew her, but a devastating loss to the animal welfare world at large.

Animal rescue work is emotionally grueling, financially draining, and physically exhausting. It asks everything of you. And too often, it gives back judgment instead of grace. For those who dedicate their lives to this work, the pressure to do it all perfectly—to meet every need, answer every message, save every soul—is immense.

Mikayla didn’t die because she stopped caring.
She died because she cared too deeply—

And the world was too cruel in return.

This should never happen.

To those watching from the sidelines: if you have nothing kind to say, please, say nothing at all. Your words have power—far more than you know. If you feel the urge to criticize someone doing this work, pause. Ask yourself: Am I helping or am I hurting?

It’s okay to ask questions. Transparency is critical—we practice it every day. But it is never okay to bully. There is a line between curiosity and cruelty.

Instead of tearing down, try reaching out. Offer your time. Lend your voice. Be the hand that lifts instead of the one that pushes.Because so many rescuers are already giving everything they have—financially, emotionally, physically—just to keep going one more day, for one more animal.

This work is not for the faint of heart. But your compassion? Your support? It can make all the difference.

Maybe even save a life.

If you are in animal welfare, or simply struggling in general—please, don’t suffer in silence. You are not alone. You matter.

988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline

Languages: English, Spanish

Available 24/7

Rest in peace, Mikayla. Your light and your legacy will live on in every life you touched.

— Mandy

If anyone can help please reach out.  And if you cant then please ensure you desex your pet or be responsible and ensure...
26/06/2025

If anyone can help please reach out. And if you cant then please ensure you desex your pet or be responsible and ensure it doesnt breed accidentally. Animals are dying every day because there are too many animals and not enough homes (especially good homes!)…

Time to tell the truth.
We are tired, the same 2 or 3 people doing this out of love, no pay, no time off, struggling with time, money, mental health, broken bodies, guilt when we can't save, tears when we can't go on....but we do. It has been 10 years since this rescue started and we are still facing lack of money, lack of volunteers, lack of support from the 'money' people, lack of commitment, abusive pet owners, broken promises, broken hearts. We are holding each other up as strong as we can but water wears out stone eventually.
So please help, take a look at the list below, offer your services or time or money, even if all you can do is share a post or a dollar, IT ALL HELPS.
We are ever thankful for the love and care from our fosters, team and the generosity of our community, those special people who do so much. This is not a post for accolades, this is for the animals, the very reason we exist as a group. Helping us, helps us, save them. That's it.

Dont miss out on a yummy treat that also supports a local rescue.
19/06/2025

Dont miss out on a yummy treat that also supports a local rescue.

Private rehoming….Meet Shae and funny face.Shae is a 17 year old ragdoll x tonkinese and her son funnyface is a ragdoll ...
12/06/2025

Private rehoming….
Meet Shae and funny face.
Shae is a 17 year old ragdoll x tonkinese and her son funnyface is a ragdoll x tonkinese x abysinnian.
They are both indoor cats and desexed.
Due to living circumstances these two need a loving home for their final years.
If you have space for a couple of healthy seniors (together) please reach out and i can put you in touch with their owner. This is heartbreaking for all involved but i am hoping our Wyld hearts community can help these lovely cats get a happy ending.

Wayne and i have the week off work and i am loving it,  got to spend time with my ponies today as Theo embarks on his we...
03/06/2025

Wayne and i have the week off work and i am loving it, got to spend time with my ponies today as Theo embarks on his weaning journey. Bundy has improved in leaps and bounds and is just being the best babysitter. Lots of horses to brush (damn burrs!), hay to put out, paddocks to clean up, fences to fix and a whole lot more…looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.

Happy birthday Wayne.He is the one holding down the forte at the moment and he continues to show up for not just me, but...
28/05/2025

Happy birthday Wayne.
He is the one holding down the forte at the moment and he continues to show up for not just me, but our family and the animals. He continues to go above snd beyond and although i am sure today is probably not how he wanted to spend it, i am forever grateful for everything he does.
❤️❤️❤️

Wishing this amazing human being a very happy birthday!!!Helen is a huge rescue advocate and supports so many animal res...
26/05/2025

Wishing this amazing human being a very happy birthday!!!
Helen is a huge rescue advocate and supports so many animal rescues. She has a huge heart of gold and we are immensely privledged to know her. So brighten her day with some love because she definitely deserves it. Happy birthday Helen from all of us here at the sanctuary ❤️❤️❤️

15/05/2025
Thank you Dr Sarah from Equine Vet Services PTY LTD who gelded Theo today.He is such a cool dude and has taken everythin...
12/05/2025

Thank you Dr Sarah from Equine Vet Services PTY LTD who gelded Theo today.
He is such a cool dude and has taken everything in his stride. It was a lovely calm gelding with the perfect recovery.
Theo is our little surprise baby from Hope the brumby. He was one tough baby to survive all the drugs and procedures hope had to save her life without us knowing she was carrying a little secret. He has turned out to be big and strong (although still little!) and thankfully pretty chill like his mum. In two weeks he will get his first dental then its time to wean which he is almost self weaned already but just cant give it up completely.

08/05/2025

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