This morning, I found poor Luna with blood on her head. I think something hit her on the head during the storm.
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Luna was in shock and sore this morning. Thankfully, this evening she's feeling a lot better. She was her normal self and gave me heaps of cuddles like usual.
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Wind is predicted for the next couple of days, so hopefully they will all stay in their shelters and keep safe.
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#weather #animals #wind #family #friends #love #cute #beautiful #special #goats #storm
Happy 4th Birthday Aura!! π
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Four and a half years ago, we rescued a horse that was 6 months pregnant and about to be sent to the knackery.
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That horse is now known as Ruth, a devoted mother to Aura. Ruth doesn't trust humans because she was treated badly before coming here. Could you imagine being at the sales yard pregnant and terrified. But her beautiful baby Aura has only known love and respect. Aura loves people and attention.
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Ruth and Aura are inseparable. Even though Aura is now 4, Ruth is still very protective. She hates Aura being around people she doesn't know because she thinks the worst, which is hard because Aura loves humans and wants to be with them.
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This is proof that all mothers want to stay with their babies and not be separated for human agendas. Because Ruth was no good at racing, she was sent to the knackery. Humans think animals are disposable and treat them awfully.
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#youbettheydie #horseracingkills #happybirthday #sanctuary #family #horses #horsesofinstagram #foal #cutest #love #4 #beautiful #motherdaughter #bestoftheday
Besties! π
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All species here are equal and loved, how it should be.
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All beings love warmth and protection! π
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Look who is finally here!
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Thanks to everyone who chipped in to secure Lenny's safety, he now has a place to call home.
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Lenny is super friendly and craving attention. I heard something at the lounge room window and saw a cute face staring in.
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We think Lenny will be sleeping on the verandah tonight, watching TV through the window. π€£
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If Lenny could talk, I'm sure he'd want to thank you all for saving him and raising the money for his castration. But probably not happy about having to have the procedure.
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#home #safe #teamwork #sheep #animals #happy #cute #funny #hello #gratitude #thankful #rescue #sanctuary #animalrescue
#flashbackfriday to when Griffy & Gordy used my car has a wrestling platform!
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These two were brothers and the best of friends. They cause chaos together and were always causing trouble.
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They were always the first to greet anyone who walked through the front gate, probably because they were already out there annoying our neighbours.
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Sadly, a couple of years ago, we had to say goodbye to Griffin. He has a tumour in his sinuses that unfortunately couldn't be removed because of its location.
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Our hearts are still broken. We will always miss our cheeky, trouble making, overly affectionate, funniest and best boy ever. Griffy was always so happy and full of life. It was so unfair that his life was cut way too short.
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We thought we'd share a memory of Griff as this sums him up perfectly. They also ruined that car using it as a trampoline.
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#memories #family #beautiful #trampoline #playful #troublemaker #goat #fun #animals #cute #throwback #love #special #funny #gorgeous #bestfriends
We still can't get over how close we were to losing Harvey. If you've met Harvey, you will know how amazing he is.
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Harvey runs up to everyone who comes over to say hi. He follows you around making cute sounds. But he also cause the moat chaos.
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Every sould here is so special and so unique. We just love them all so much and are grateful we can be there for each other.
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Our wish is one day soon, everyone realises how sensitive and intuitive animals are and give them the respect they deserve.
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#ourfamily #oneheart #love #sanctuary #home #animals #rescue #gorgeous #special #unique #intuition #respect #peace #animalrights
A mother's love is the same in all species. They all have their own language and desires. They feel joy, love, grief and other emotions like humans do.
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This is Victoria and her baby Kimba. Victoria was rescued over a year ago. She was unable to walk and severely emaciated. Little did we know, she was heavily pregnant.
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A couple of weeks later, we woke up to a tiny surprise. Victoria was so protective of her baby. Because Victoria was so malnourished, she wasn't able to produce milk. So we bottle fed Kimba while Victoria was right by her side.
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Because Kimba was weak and so small, we would put her in a fox proof enclosure with her mum. Kimba couldn't walk far, so we would have to carry her down.
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We felt so bad stressing Victoria but it was for their protection. We reassured her as much as we could. Kimba got stronger and healthier until her and her mum didn't have to be put away at night.
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You can see how protective Victoria is. She is a wonderful mother. Kimba is near two and they are still inseparable.
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Teddy isn't happy I gave a little bit of his leftover milk to the cats. π
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Harvey has enjoyed watermelon and sunshine today!
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We are so lucky to have him in our lives.
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Look who is finally back home!!!
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Harvey was hospitalised to treat his episode of collapse and respiratory distress.
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Radiographs and bloodwork were performed. It was found that Harvey likely had an episode of capture myopathy and received several days of IV fluid therapy to protect his kidneys.
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It was also found that he had a minor dislocation of second digit on his left foot.
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We still aren't exactly sure what caused Harvey to become so unwell and suddenly.
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Harvey's vet bill was nearly $3000! We are very grateful that a family member leant us the money. We are even more grateful Harvey is home.
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We can't wait until he is back to his usual self.
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#happy #home #animals #family #cute #birds #friends #special #sanctuary #bestoftheday
Our gorgeous guy made it through the night! We are so relieved!
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Harvey still remains a mystery as to what is going on with him. His bloods came back pretty normal apart from his liver reading but not yet cause for concern. The vets are waiting for some more bloods to come back.
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Sadly, the way Harvey has been bred for his flesh means he is extra large and the vets have struggled to hear Harvey's lungs & heart properly.
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Yesterday the vets attempted to do an ultrasound but he went pale and dropped to the ground. So they had to make the decision not to do any further tests. They are going to try again today to put him under sedation and do x-rays. Unfortunately, they don't think they will be able to ultrasound him because of how thick his flesh is.
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We are still very worried about Harvey because of his breathing. But at least he has remained stable. We hope we have some more answers today.
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Thank you for keeping Harvey in your thoughts.
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#update #turkey #special #hopeful #family #animals #cute #foreverfamily #love #birds #test #health #thankful #vet #care
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How amazing is that feeling of being happy because of someone else's happiness.
Heath and Kodhi are busy grazing all day and barley lift their heads. But as soon as dusk hits every night they turn into the most playful creatures.
There's nothing better than seeing animals enjoying freedom and fun.
We hope this video makes you feel happy too!
#cute #beautiful #happiness #dusk #night #play #happy #smile #pure #joy #sanctuary #love #hope #lambs #animals #lovethem #perfect
The boys aren't happy that Gordy goat is in their food. π€£
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Archie eventually knocks him off! π
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Ray and his last 3 teeth! π
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He is one of our oldest but also tallest goats. He still loves bossing all the others around.
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Ray's favourite spot is in front of the door, which makes it very tricky! π€£ If I forgot to unlock another door, I could be waiting for ages to get back in. Or I get him some treats and he is up right away. π
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We are happy if our Ray of sunshine is happy. π
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Panda has slightly improved today. He has been eating a little bit more and drinking heaps, which is great.
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Today the temp hit 40 degrees! We have been trying to keep him as cool as possible. Tomorrow and the next day are predicted to be near 40s too.
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Panda still can't get up or walk, so I've been standing him up a few times during the day. I'd like to get him up more, but it's a lot for him and I don't want to overwhelm his body too soon.
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Robby has been a good friend to Panda and they have been snuggling up together. Robby didn't last long outside today before going into the air con. Until the heatwave is over, she will stay inside.
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Meet our newest family member. He is home and getting the care he deserves.
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We have set him up in the sling because he was cast and needs to be upright. Once a sheep goes down, gasses start to build up in their abdomen and they can die in a matter of hours.
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Tomorrow, we will see if he can stand on his own. If he can't we will set him up out of the sling for a break.
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Our main concern is coming back from being cast for so long. We need him to start eating more so his rumen can start moving. Then we can figure out a plan for getting leg looked at.
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Thank you for keeping him in your thoughts.
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Sweet Dreams Pingu π
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We are devastated at the sudden passing of Pingu yesterday. Her little body couldn't fight anymore.
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Pingu was such a little fighter and was always so chirpy. Our hearts are broken and we miss her so much.
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All animals deserve to be loved, respected and protected. Rest in peace gorgeous, we love you so much.
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Kodhi, Heath, Bella and the cats love going for night walks.
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We love it when the nights are warm and the street is quiet to go for a walk together.
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Lambs are like dogs and love exploring. They follow and come when they are called.
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When you get up in the morning and Charlotte's not waiting at the gate, you know she must be still in bed! π€£
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