Rose's Refuge (2025)

20/04/2025

Our hearts are broken — today we said goodbye to Sunny.

Sunny was rescued from a life in a cage at a battery hen farm. She was bred to be exploited as an “egg machine,” destined to be killed at around two years old once her production declined.

Instead, Sunny found freedom.

She lived with us for just over four precious years, and we believe she was around 5–6 years old. Sadly, Sunny succumbed to reproductive failure — a common fate for ISA Browns, who are genetically manipulated to lay up to 300 eggs a year, compared to the natural 10–15.

In her final weeks, our gorgeous girl had slowed down a lot. This morning, with heavy hearts, we knew it was time to make the hardest call.

Our hens eggs are always given back to them — they love their eggs, and it’s good for them. In the end, all Sunny wanted were her favourite things: eggs, lettuce and watermelon. Thank you for showering her with treats.

This is the real price of eggs.

We’re so grateful to the kind-hearted vets who cared for Sunny and made her comfortable as she gently drifted off in a soft bed.

Fly free, sweet Sunny 💜

17/04/2025

An Update About the Puppies

Today brought a mix of heartbreak and hope after the puppy's visit to the cardiologist.

We’re devastated to share that little Morris (right) has been diagnosed with a rare and severe heart condition. He has a large hole in his heart and is missing vital blood vessels between his heart and lungs. There’s no surgery or medication that can help him.

Our hearts are shattered. Morris doesn’t have long—just a few short weeks—but we’ve been assured he isn’t in pain. He’ll stay with us, surrounded by love, until it’s his time to be set free.

But there is hope for his sibling.
The other puppy has a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)—a heart defect that can be corrected with surgery. If done in time, this procedure can give him a normal, happy life.

We now face an urgent challenge: raising the funds for this life-saving surgery, which needs to happen within the next two weeks. Without it, the damage to his heart could become irreversible. The estimated cost for this heart surgery is around $5,000.

There are so many animals in need, and so many important causes. It breaks our hearts that these babies are in this position because of breeding—while many dogs wait in shelters for homes.

But this little one didn’t ask for this start to life. He deserves a chance.

Please consider donating or sharing this post. Your support could quite literally save his life.

Roses Refuge is a registered charity, and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

We’ll share a more detailed update once we receive the official vet notes—it was a lot to take in today.

Thank you for supporting us through the highs and lows.

Rose's Refuge
BSB: 313–140
Account: 12313387

https://gofund.me/545db989

15/04/2025

Help Us Give Two Brave Pups the Life They Deserve 🩵

Meet our two newest little fighters — both facing an incredibly unfair challenge: they’ve each been diagnosed with grade 5 heart murmurs.

These sweet souls have already stolen our hearts with their resilience and gentle nature. But their journey is only just beginning, and they need our help.

Diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, and ongoing care all come at a cost — and we want to give them every chance at a full, happy life.

We’ve managed to secure an urgent appointment with a cardiologist specialist this Thursday. We’re especially concerned about one of the pups, who is showing signs of extreme lethargy.

Our hearts are heavy as we prepare for the possibility that their condition may not be treatable. We’re holding on to hope — and we’re doing everything we can to give them a fighting chance.

Your donation, no matter how small, can help cover:

*Cardiac ultrasounds and specialist assessments ($790 per pup for echocardiograms)

*Potential medications to manage their condition

*Ongoing monitoring and veterinary care

We believe every life is worth fighting for. With your support, these pups could still have the future they deserve — one filled with love, comfort, and excitement.

Please donate if you can, and share their story to help us reach more hearts.

https://gofund.me/545db989

Rose's Refuge
BSB: 313–140
Account: 12313387

Thank you for standing with us — and for giving them hope.

05/04/2025

We've got all our ducks in a row, but we aren't well organised! 😉🤣
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📸 Donald, Twinkle, Pilot, Piper and Luna the goat photo bombing! 😍
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01/04/2025

Hazel went to the vet today after suffering a suspected bee sting, which caused swelling and puffiness in her face and ears.
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Our vet gave her a shot of antihistamine and cortisone. She is now recovering well and eating. Although her sweet little face remains swollen, she doesn't seem in pain.
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Hopefully, she stays away from bees. 🐝
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29/03/2025

The world has lost someone very special. Lizzie brought immense joy, kindness, and laughter into our lives. Our animal family was fortunate to have had her visits from her. She treated them with the utmost respect and love as if they were her own.
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Lizzie was a fierce advocate for animal rights, courageously speaking up for them without hesitation. Though she may be gone, her legacy lives on through the countless animals she saved, the knowledge she shared and the memories we cherish.
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Her strong morals and values created a better world for both animals and humans. Lizzie's passing leaves a void, but we take comfort in knowing she's now at peace, surrounded by the animals she loved.
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Lizzie will continue to inspire us and remain a respected figure in the animal rights movement. Thank you, Lizzie, for being an incredible friend to me and my animal family.
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Our thoughts are with her loved ones and everyone whose life she impacted.
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19/03/2025

End of Financial Year Donations – Help Us Reach Our Goal! 💚
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As the end of the financial year approaches, there’s no better time to make a tax-deductible donation and support Rose's Refuge – a not-for-profit animal rescue and sanctuary. We rely on generous donations to continue caring for our furry family.
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We’ve booked our animal transport trailer for some much-needed upgrades, set to begin next Thursday. The trailer will be getting a custom-made canvas roof and sides to protect the animals from all weather conditions, as well as non-slip flooring to ensure a safer journey.
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The estimated cost for this project is around $3000. It will make a huge difference in transporting rescued animals. It will make it possible to transport in any weather. We’re excited to see it come to life.
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We are kindly asking for your help to reach our fundraising target. Any donation over $2 is tax-deductible! If you’d like a receipt for your donation, please send us a message and we’ll be happy to provide one.
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Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping us continue our mission to give animals the care and love they deserve!
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Rose's Refuge
BSB: 313–140
Account: 12313387
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01/03/2025

Hannah is very happy to show off her new friend!
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Emma has been coming around to the sanctuary to give our family hugs and attention.
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Rose's Refuge only has one human, so it can be hard to give all the animals the attention they deserve and want.
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When we met Emma, she offered to volunteer helping out with anything but we had the perfect job for her. Our animal family already loves Emma. 💚
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26/02/2025

Imagine the feeling of coming home to all these cuties excited to greet you!
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I'll pretend the bag of treats I was holding had nothing to do with it and it was all me.
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From left to right - Suzie, Ernie, Jo, Luna, Ivar and Noah.
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22/02/2025

**Assisted Rehoming**

We have been asked to help find Milly a forever home.

Milly is a lovely natured greyhound who would love to find a family to call her own.

This gorgeous girl is full of energy and loves to exercise. She is also obsessed with food and treats.

Greyhounds have quirky personalities and unique traits, which makes them super loveable.

If you think you could offer Milly a loving home and welcome her into your family, please get in touch.

✔️Female
✔️Desexed
✔️Two and a half years old
✔️Dog friendly
✔️Beautiful temperament
✔️Loves food

✖️Not cat tested. We don't recommend having Milly with cats.

Located Cranbourne Victoria, Australia

12/02/2025

So many cuties in one photo! My heart can't handle! 😍
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03/02/2025

Rest in paradise, Mango 💜
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Yesterday arvo, the heat wave took a toll on some of our animals.
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They were all doing fine until all of a sudden, they started struggling all around the same time. The humidity and the heat just became too much.
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Two hens in particular were brought inside immediately and put under the aircon to slowly cool them down without causing shock.
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Sadly, Mango experienced complications due to her age and what she was cruely bred for. Extreme heat can cause ascites, which unfortunately has no cure.
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The kindest option was to take her to the emergency vet and set her free.
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We will monitor the weather and humidity. Even if the hens look like they are doing fine, given their getting older, we will just assume they could be affected and bring them inside.
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Chia is still recovering but showing positive improvements. She has started eating and looking bright. She will stay inside until the heat wave is over.
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Please keep Chia in your thoughts.
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11/01/2025

I wonder what they are planning! 🤔😅😂
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📸 Collin (left), Hazel (middle) and Amber (right).
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10/01/2025

Our gorgeous turkey Harvey had a vet visit to get help with his bumblefoot.
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Bumblefoot is often caused by pressure sores on the feet from excess weight and is chronic in factory-farmed turkeys who are bred to grow very quickly
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Toe trimming is a cruel procedure used regularly within the turkey industry. The top of the three forward facing toes are cut off. It adds to the problem of pressure sores because they find it harder to balance. This means they aren't as agile and are not able to roost.
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Harvey has had bumble foot for years, which he copes well with but sometimes it gets worse, so we like to quickly get on top of it.
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For the next month, Harvey will be on antibiotics and have daily foot soaks. He has lost 5 kgs, which we are so happy about! Being lighter will definitely help. It's hard to keep the weight off birds designed to be hungry 24/7. ☹️
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If the medication doesn't work, surgery is an option but considering he's at the top end of his life expectancy, we worry about the stress on him. He is otherwise mostly healthy, so we hope he lives way longer because we can't comprehend a world without Harvey.
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Thankfully, Harvey isn't showing signs of pain in his feet, so for now, we will stick to this new treatment plan and hope it works.
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I wish everyone could meet Harvey and see how big turkeys personalities are. He is the first one to meet you at the gate, he is constantly with you, he loves having a chat, everything makes him happy, he loves everyone and is great in the car. The negatives are he is clumsy and crashes into you at full speed and also steals your food! 😂😂 I just love this guy so much!!!
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17/12/2024

Dayzee says hhaaayyyy!
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12/12/2024

Good morning from gorgeous Luna! 💜
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08/12/2024

Can you tell goats love being on chairs? 🤣
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27/11/2024

They goats look at me like it's my fault it's raining! 🙄
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This weather is so confusing. It's like 4 seasons every hour and on repeat! 🤣
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I'll just accept the goats blaming me for this wild weather. 😅
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Rose's Refuge