Smithfield Animal Sanctuary - NPO 2019/355655/08

Smithfield Animal Sanctuary - NPO 2019/355655/08 Donations to support our work will be gratefully received.
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At Smithfield Animal Sanctuary domesticated animals are provided with everything a soul deserves, with the knowledge they will never again suffer abuse, neglect or cruelty. FNB account 62696669533 branch code 258605 in the name of Amandla Consulting or contact us to donate or pay farmers where we buy lucerne and teff directly for the feed.

One of the rescued lambs Sam showing you his beautiful eyelashes and how well he drinks from his bottle.
15/07/2024

One of the rescued lambs Sam showing you his beautiful eyelashes and how well he drinks from his bottle.

25/06/2024

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At Smithfield House you will experience old-fashioned hospitality within an environment of care and kindness. Stop in, v...
25/06/2024

At Smithfield House you will experience old-fashioned hospitality within an environment of care and kindness. Stop in, visit, stay a while.

www.smithfieldhouse.co.za

To fund the sanctuary I run a guesthouse (www.smithfieldhouse.co.za) and I also teach Economics online. Do you know of ...
25/06/2024

To fund the sanctuary I run a guesthouse (www.smithfieldhouse.co.za) and I also teach Economics online.

Do you know of any students needing guidance and Economics tuition? I offer online lessons. Cutting out an agency makes (economic) sense. Don't wait until the student is drowning, act now.

22/06/2024

While I was feeding Sam (the lamb), Roger (the ginger cat, got it?) came to investigate. The sheep were curious but then they scared him.

A wonderful sight greeted me in the stable this morning. The lamb with a nasal infection and an ulcer on her eye was dri...
09/06/2024

A wonderful sight greeted me in the stable this morning. The lamb with a nasal infection and an ulcer on her eye was drinking from her mother. Previously her nasal infection prevented her from sucking because she couldn't breathe through her nose. We are hopefully on the road to recovery. She's by far the tiniest of the three lambs because of her illness but is as cute as a button and I think she knows it.

07/06/2024

The lamb and his bottle. There are three lucky ones. I have taken in three ewes with lambs, two ewes have open wounds and one lamb is very unwell so needing attention and medication. Anyone who can sponsor me keeping them (not returning them to their fate once they are healed) please consider doing so. The man wants R2200 per pair.

29/05/2024

The (hungry) ewe is eating at last. Her atrocious condition is briefly visible. The lamb had just finished his first full bottle feed so allowed her to eat unhindered by his needs. This is what the meat industry causes. Suffering on a level most can never imagine.

29/05/2024

Here is an update on the ewe and her lamb.

The ewe's wounds from the animal attack are widespread on her hind quarters. In addition, the poor ewe has blue udder/severe mastitis which I am warned is often fatal. The lamb was unharmed so the main concern was to get him feeding.

Mom can't provide milk out her infected udder so the lamb is on a milk replacement, at first in syringe and then by teat in a bottle. The video shows him drinking his first full bottle. Hallelujah!

We cleaned and medicated the ewe's wounds this morning and this afternoon she spontaneously started chomping on lucerne while her baby was on my lap drinking his bottle. This is a good sign as she was off her food feeling poorly from the wounds and the udder infection.

We aren't out the woods yet with mom but let's hope the medicines will clear the infection and give her a fighting chance at a life free from suffering and hardship. One of the lucky ones....

Today I was called by a local small scale (informal) farmer in the location because dogs attacked his ewe and her wounds...
27/05/2024

Today I was called by a local small scale (informal) farmer in the location because dogs attacked his ewe and her wounds are infected. At heel is a four day old lamb. I decided to bring them to the stable on my property to be able to ensure the lamb feeds. They are both safe with me now. I have treated the ewe's wounds and injected against the infection as required.

The problem is, this man has ten more ewes with lambs like this pair. He wants to part with the sheep because he needs money and can't afford to feed them. It is winter and free grazing is unavailable.

A pair costs R2200 - I'll definitely try to drive the price down. Is there anyone who would like to own a mom and baby by donating towards the sanctuary rescuing some of these souls? The deal is you get to name them and visit them whenever you like and stay in the guesthouse.

Please contact me on [email protected] or +27 824571298 if you can help me to spare these souls' lives.

Poor Mommy donkey has a skin condition and is currently stabled at the specialist equine vet at Donkerpoort. A visit to...
22/04/2024

Poor Mommy donkey has a skin condition and is currently stabled at the specialist equine vet at Donkerpoort. A visit to her today revealed a frightening sight. She has the mask on to prevent her rubbing the ointment off. The ointment is black and hence the Zorro-like mask.

Some "snaps" of the dogs sheltering from the heat.
20/12/2023

Some "snaps" of the dogs sheltering from the heat.

The goats taking it easy on a Sunday morning. I want to be a goat on my property in my next life.
13/12/2023

The goats taking it easy on a Sunday morning. I want to be a goat on my property in my next life.

It has been terribly hot in the past week. Roger decided the best way to survive 40 degrees is inside on his sleeping sp...
25/11/2023

It has been terribly hot in the past week. Roger decided the best way to survive 40 degrees is inside on his sleeping spot, fast asleep.

Today the farrier came to visit with his tools. The donkeys got super hoof treatment. Donkeys are not keen on pedicures....
26/09/2023

Today the farrier came to visit with his tools. The donkeys got super hoof treatment. Donkeys are not keen on pedicures. Thank you Sakkie.

Felix had other uses for the feed bucket this morning. The goats all have names from the Heidi story.
05/09/2023

Felix had other uses for the feed bucket this morning. The goats all have names from the Heidi story.

UPDATE: Lalla is safely in her new home in Cape Town. Thank you to all who her shared her need for a lift.Lalla is a s...
27/08/2023

UPDATE: Lalla is safely in her new home in Cape Town. Thank you to all who her shared her need for a lift.

Lalla is a small dog of only 11kg, well-behaved and will be no trouble in a car. She has found a new home in Cape Town and now we need to get her from Graaff Reinet to her new home. Please give Lalla a lift if you are going in that direction. She desperately needs to get to her new home. Call Erma Voigt on 0721762175 if you can offer Lalla a lift.

Everyone has a story about the dangers of living in South Africa. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who was murde...
25/08/2023

Everyone has a story about the dangers of living in South Africa. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who was murdered. Now you do too. At least two savages with inside information gained access to my property last night and slaughtered my sheep called Simon.

He didn't deserve to have his throat slit. What a tragic end to his life. I had him from a day old and bottle-fed him to start with. He grew into an enormous, occasionally aggressive ram who looked after his carer by showing (what is now the likely savage) who was boss on the property.

I do so hope karma got a good look at the perpetrators (there had to be at least two because Simon was huge and strong) and ensures they encounter identical savagery in their lives.

I won't rest until the case is resolved as it involves inside information. I might not have seen their faces but in a small town news of mutton for sale travels fast. Anyone willing to add to the reward I have offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators please contact me on 082 457 1299

I don't recall this level of exhaustion since the days of running the Comrades but I'd do it all again if we could get s...
11/08/2023

I don't recall this level of exhaustion since the days of running the Comrades but I'd do it all again if we could get sponsorship for another 105 sterries. The poor vet team are traveling all the way back to Cape Town tonight too. Each animal got to take home a fleece blanket thanks to the generousity of Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation. (NDDF).

How many dogs and cats can two vets sterilize in a day? We did 75 today. Imagine all the lives we prevented from being b...
10/08/2023

How many dogs and cats can two vets sterilize in a day? We did 75 today. Imagine all the lives we prevented from being born into poverty and distress.

If anyone thinks a spay campaign is easy or glamorous or that animal rescue is where we play with fluffy, cute puppies, ...
08/08/2023

If anyone thinks a spay campaign is easy or glamorous or that animal rescue is where we play with fluffy, cute puppies, here's some hard evidence of reality. This is Noupoort's spayathon yesterday where they sterilized 70 domestic animals (yes 70 between 2 vets) in a day! Imagine the difference it will make to the number of puppies born to short lives of hardship for a start as well as reducing the suffering of continuously pregnant bi***es. Please spread the word about the importance of sterilization amongst the ignorant or careless population. Our town's turn is Thursday. Watch this space.

We have an exciting week ahead of us. During the first ever spayathon in Smithfield we aim to sterilize 100 dogs and cat...
06/08/2023

We have an exciting week ahead of us. During the first ever spayathon in Smithfield we aim to sterilize 100 dogs and cats in two days. We have animals from all the neighbouring towns on the list to be operated on by one of two vets from Cape Town. The vets and their assistants have selflessly detoured from Noupoort where they are operating for the first three days of the week, to assist Pholoso in this important outreach event. This endeavor is generously sponsored by Reinette Smith of Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation.

Mixed breed dogs in rural towns live short and desperately sad lives. We aim to prevent uncontrolled breeding to reduce animal suffering, one animal at a time.

Liverpool fans sing "You'll never walk alone". Alfie said "You'll never work alone". I'm erecting a fenced enclosure to ...
22/07/2023

Liverpool fans sing "You'll never walk alone". Alfie said "You'll never work alone".

I'm erecting a fenced enclosure to ensure the animals on the property are safe from guests' dogs if their custodians ignore "dogs on leash at all times" instructions.

07/07/2023

At sunset all the livestock return to the enclosure to be safe and warm overnight. This winter has not been as cold as last winter (so far).

Some activities at the sanctuary over the past few months.
10/06/2023

Some activities at the sanctuary over the past few months.

29/04/2023

Please note Clever Paws didn’t carry out this highly scientific research 😂

28/04/2023

Those who can't speak grateful dog might need a translation. Today Takealot delivered a bag of food sent to us by a very kind, loyal supporter. Our carer left it to us to say thank you personally.

26/04/2023

Look who checked herself into the sanctuary. On Sunday I heard a poultry sound which wasn't a chicken or a duck nor a goose. I was confused and looked up into the trees to see if I could locate the bird making the call. Nothing. Then I spotted this girl standing at the fence shouting at the ducks. I opened the gate and she walked inside. So for now we are also home to a turkey.

Smithfield House and Pholoso Animal Sanctuary invite you to come and spend time with us over the long weekend (27 April ...
18/04/2023

Smithfield House and Pholoso Animal Sanctuary invite you to come and spend time with us over the long weekend (27 April to 2 May). Book for more than two nights and get one night free. Join us and interact with tame, hand-reared animals. It is good for the soul! What are you waiting for? Call and book directly and save even more. 0824571299

I guarantee you will have a good time. Mark the date and join us in aid of a good cause. There'll be live music, an auct...
06/04/2023

I guarantee you will have a good time. Mark the date and join us in aid of a good cause. There'll be live music, an auction and delicious food. Come see what life on the Platteland is like. Make a weekend of it. Special rates at the guesthouse for those traveling to be here.

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Winter in the Free State means hours in the sun for everyone.

While I was feeding Sam (the lamb), Roger (the ginger cat, got it?) came to investigate. The sheep were curious but then they scared him.

The lamb and his bottle. There are three lucky ones. I have taken in three ewes with lambs, two ewes have open wounds and one lamb is very unwell so needing attention and medication. Anyone who can sponsor me keeping them (not returning them to their fate once they are healed) please consider doing so. The man wants R2200 per pair.

The (hungry) ewe is eating at last. Her atrocious condition is briefly visible. The lamb had just finished his first full bottle feed so allowed her to eat unhindered by his needs. This is what the meat industry causes. Suffering on a level most can never imagine.

Here is an update on the ewe and her lamb. The ewe's wounds from the animal attack are widespread on her hind quarters. In addition, the poor ewe has blue udder/severe mastitis which I am warned is often fatal. The lamb was unharmed so the main concern was to get him feeding. Mom can't provide milk out her infected udder so the lamb is on a milk replacement, at first in syringe and then by teat in a bottle. The video shows him drinking his first full bottle. Hallelujah! We cleaned and medicated the ewe's wounds this morning and this afternoon she spontaneously started chomping on lucerne while her baby was on my lap drinking his bottle. This is a good sign as she was off her food feeling poorly from the wounds and the udder infection. We aren't out the woods yet with mom but let's hope the medicines will clear the infection and give her a fighting chance at a life free from suffering and hardship. One of the lucky ones....

Odd music.....

At sunset all the livestock return to the enclosure to be safe and warm overnight. This winter has not been as cold as last winter (so far).

Those who can't speak grateful dog might need a translation. Today Takealot delivered a bag of food sent to us by a very kind, loyal supporter. Our carer left it to us to say thank you personally.

Look who checked herself into the sanctuary. On Sunday I heard a poultry sound which wasn't a chicken or a duck nor a goose. I was confused and looked up into the trees to see if I could locate the bird making the call. Nothing. Then I spotted this girl standing at the fence shouting at the ducks. I opened the gate and she walked inside. So for now we are also home to a turkey.

A hungry bunch excited to see the human with a bucket.

Alfie discovered the bag of carrots I had bought to feed the livestock. He helped himself but bit off a rather large piece of the carrot he chose.

Look how I have grown. Before with Mom guarding and teaching me how to scratch for food and today, still hanging out with my momma.

A tender moment shared by the donkeys with Alfie. The dwarf goats headbutt Alfie when he tries to enter the enclosure but the donkeys are gentle and friendly.

Alfie on the veranda.
Alfie on the veranda.

I know cows chew the cud. What is it called when a goat chews with an empty mouth? Alfie was sitting with me while I enjoyed a cup of coffee on the veranda.

Suppertime.
Suppertime.

Delicious teff.

On the move.
On the move.

Ducks are noisy but they are wonderful to watch. They always seem cheerful.

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