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Little Oak Sanctuary A sanctuary for farmed animals located close to Canberra, Sydney and the South Coast of NSW Little Oak provides sanctuary for farmed animals.

A registered not for profit organisation, we offer sanctuary to animals in need whilst promoting compassion for all animals through education and cruelty free living. Farmed animals are not protected by the same legislation as the companion animals we share our homes with, meaning they are often the most exploited and vulnerable animals. We provide these animals sanctuary from abuse, neglect and a

bandonment. We work with local government and animal protection groups to effect changes in policy that better protect and support animals. We are dedicated to exploring and sharing ways we can all help animals, and seek solutions that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible.

Today we said goodbye to Alistair alpaca.Alistair arrived at Little Oak more than five years ago after surviving long te...
22/11/2025

Today we said goodbye to Alistair alpaca.

Alistair arrived at Little Oak more than five years ago after surviving long term neglect. He had lived for years without shearing, carrying an overgrown fleece that left him vulnerable to heat, parasites and discomfort. When the property was sold, the new owners did not want the alpacas, and the whole flock came into our care. We had no history or ages for any of them, but even then Alistair stood out as an elderly gentleman. Based on his body and teeth, we estimated he was around seventeen when he arrived.

In the years that followed he settled into sanctuary life with a quiet confidence. He loved his food, soft bedding and the gentle routine of each day. He was patient during his arthritis care, enjoyed standing in the sun, and always preferred to keep a respectful distance, watching us with calm, wise eyes.

Over the past few months he had been slowing down. Today he took a sudden turn. Our vets examined him and found signs of heart failure. With their help, he passed peacefully.

We believe he reached at least twenty two years of age. For an alpaca who endured so much before reaching sanctuary, this is a remarkable length of life. He left this world safe, seen and loved.

Thank you to everyone who helped give Alistair the comfort and dignity he should have always had. His gentle presence will be missed in our paddocks, but the peace he found here will always stay with us.

“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ” ~ Pablo PicassoPablo Pigcasso ar...
18/11/2025

“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ” ~ Pablo Picasso

Pablo Pigcasso arrived in our lives 12 years ago, way back in November 2013. He was a small pig who was found wandering alone and picked up by the pound rangers in NSW. Even then he stole hearts. Staff fell for him at once, and reached out to us for help.

Pablo is a smaller breed of pig, but he still tips the scales at more than 150kg. He lives large in spirit. A few days after he joined us, Lucy Pig arrived. Once she stopped nibbling his bottom, they became best friends. Their bond has held strong for more than a decade.

Pablo has always been a gentle soul. When his friend group has arguments, he steps aside. He prefers peace. He prefers company. He prefers snacks.

He is affectionate and full of charm. He might even give your shoe a cheeky nibble. He has been part of Little Oak for so long now that it is hard to imagine this place without him. Happy rescue anniversary Pablo ❤️🐷

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URGENT – DONATIONS NEEDED – PLEASE SHARETonight, I’m reaching out to ask for your urgent help.We launched our Summer Fun...
11/11/2025

URGENT – DONATIONS NEEDED – PLEASE SHARE

Tonight, I’m reaching out to ask for your urgent help.

We launched our Summer Fundraising Appeal to raise the funds needed to keep over 336 rescued animals safe through the toughest months of the year — and while we’ve had generous support from 94 compassionate people, we’re still well short of what’s needed to see us through.

Feed costs are rising fast, water is running low, and requests to help abandoned and injured animals keep coming in. Every week, we’re saying yes to animals who would otherwise have no chance — but without your help, we simply can’t keep up.

You might remember Sunny, the young sheep rescued from near death. Sunny was found lying alone. He was too weak to stand, his body ravaged by maggots, his eye ruptured. He was left to die alone and in pain. Sunny survived because people like you made it possible for us to be there for him. This summer, we know one thing is true: more animals like Sunny will need our help.

Right now, your gift can help us provide:
Feed and hay to keep 336 animals healthy and strong
Vet care for animals who arrive sick or injured from neglect or mistreatment
Clean water and shelter from the relentless heat

Every dollar really makes a difference:
$37 will feed 100 rescued roosters, hens, and ducks for a day,
$80 provides hay for 7 cows and 7 horses for a day, and
$125 can cover 6 months of vet care for two animals.

We need your help to raise the funds to keep every animal safe, fed, and cared for this summer.

If you’ve been meaning to give, please don’t wait. Even a small donation will help us get through the hardest weeks ahead.

We’re a registered charity (DGR), and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible (ABN 13 957 855 464).

If you’ve already donated — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

If you haven’t yet, please consider it tonight, and let us know if you do by commenting below. And if you can, share this post to help us reach others who care.

Your compassion is what keeps the sanctuary gates open.
xx
Kate

Link to donate in the comments ⬇️
📷Sunny clinging to life in the vet clinic

11/11/2025

Little Vera had her first dressing change today since her amputation surgery site was debrided last Friday. Great news, the wound is looking really good and she’s getting stronger every day.

We’re still working on rebuilding strength in her back legs but we’re overjoyed for her that she’s seemingly turning a corner in her battle with this awful infection.

Beautiful Vera
07/11/2025

Beautiful Vera

Pics from our sixth annual Nup to the Cup - Compassionate Stakes Day - roaring for a cause and showing that humans do no...
05/11/2025

Pics from our sixth annual Nup to the Cup - Compassionate Stakes Day - roaring for a cause and showing that humans do not need to use animals to have a good time.

No injuries. No deaths. No gambling. No drunken excess. No whips. No racers bleeding from the mouth. No Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.

Just joy.

We hope you enjoy the pics from this event as much as we enjoyed holding it

There’s nothing glamorous about animal cruelty.We stand alongside every compassionate human who wants to be the nation t...
04/11/2025

There’s nothing glamorous about animal cruelty.

We stand alongside every compassionate human who wants to be the nation that stops the race.

We question those who still support this industry, is this ok with you?

🐴 the senseless breeding of horses only to discard thousands of them each year
🐴 the inherent cruelty of separating foals from their mothers at 6 months of age, racing them whilst they are still developing, the use of whips, tongue ties and more
🐴 forcing horses to push themselves until they suffer bleeding in their lungs (95-100% of horses in the Melbourne cup will suffer from this)
🐴 the terrible price our society pays for the impact of gambling
🐴 treating horses like disposable sporting goods, many ending up as pet food, even those who have won thousands in prize money for their owners

We’re saying nup to the cup. We’re calling out the industry's sponsors and those who support this needless display of greed and suffering under the guise of having a good time.

When you know better, do better. There's no excuse for animal abuse.

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About Us Little Oak Sanctuary provides ongoing care to over 180 farmed animals. Situated on over 250 acres of land, located under an hour from Canberra - Australia's National Capital, an hour from the coast, under an hour from Goulburn and three hours to Sydney. Our Mission Little Oak Sanctuary Incorporated is a not-for-profit, registered charity that offers sanctuary to animals in need while promoting compassion for all animals through education and cruelty-free living. Our Name In 2012, we adopted two piglets, one girl, and one boy. We named these two Heavenly Hiranni Tiger Piggy (or Tiger, for short) and Little Timmy Piglet. Little did we know the place these two amazing beings would take in our hearts! As we were very soon to learn, pigs, like the dogs and cats we typically share our homes with, have very unique personalities. Tiger was full of in your face curiosity, and like a human baby everything had to go into her mouth – edible or not! She would bound around the corner after her breakfast and make “bok bok bok” grunts (which is a friendly noise pigs make when meeting friends) before launching an assault on whatever toy or ‘thing’ she could find. To this day she cannot resist buttons, zippers, buckles or shoelaces! She has to have a trial nibble Little Timmy Piglet on the other hand, was a more snugly baby. He was a boy of lap cuddles and belly-rubs, with the occasional mad fit of dancing thrown in for good measure. As the piglets grew, so did these personalities, with Timmy always keen for a belly rub, and Tiger always needing to know what was going on. The two were now living outside, enjoying digging the dirt with their noses and cooling themselves in their wallow. Sadly our Little Timmy Piglet, towards the end of 2012, became ill. Our brave man battled recurring infections that ended with him losing his life. In December, the infection must have tragically reached his brain and he passed away suddenly during a vet examination. That was January 4th of 2013. This little man will not be forgotten. He planted a seed in our hearts, and we will continue to share the message of living with compassion for all living creatures. We planted an oak tree over his grave – it seemed to fit well - Timmy was a tiny piglet whom grew to be a young pig of great strength and yet great gentleness. We know his time on this earth although short, was one of great meaning. Little Timmy Piglets’ Oak tree – although small, is a tree of great strength. We named the sanctuary “Little Oak” to reflect this and honour Timmy. It is a sanctuary that is small in size, but hopes to be one of great strength – the strength of both compassion and information.