FIGHTING FOR EVIE

$175 of $3,250 goal
Given by 6 generous donors in around 3 months

Evie was left to die on the side of the road. With intensive care, she's stronger but her legs are damaged. Help us rewrite her story 🐑❤️✨️

Evie was left to die on the side of the road with both back legs badly injured. She was covered in hundreds of ticks including clusters deep in her ears. Weighing only just over half what she should, she was starving, quivering and extremely dehydrated. She'd had all her babies taken away from her.

Little Evie had never known a moments kindness in her short life. We thought we might be too late for her when we arrived on site but this sweet soul has fought her way back from the brink of death. Now she needs surgery and a brace so that she can live life pain free. I'm picking up every extra work shift I can, but she needs your help to make this happen.

The custom orthotic brace Evie needs is 2500 and the surgery will be anywhere from 2-4 thousand. Its a lot. But how can I put a price on her life, and her right to live a life where she can know kindness, safety, love and to be able to walk without pain.

If it was a matter of quality of life, euthanasia would be our only option. But the vets have said she has a real chance for a good life if we can get the support she needs.

I simply cannot bear the thought of putting her to sleep simply due to lack of funds. I cant bear the thought of giving up on her when she has a real chance. Evie deserves so much more from this world and together, I really believe we can make this happen.

Arohanui e te whānau

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Sanctuary & forever home for rescued animals, with core values around healing, sustainability, education and being a safe space

Use of funds

A custom brace for Evie and surgery to fix a torn ligament. Any additional funds woild go towards her other vet bills, her ongoing meds and materials for helping the sanctuary animals.

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Blown away by kindness. Custom brace is underway  13 January 2026

We have been deeply moved by the kindness of everyone who has donated so far, including direct donations from guardian angel humans. Ive reduced the goal to reflect the direct donations we've gotten and also wanted to share the incredible news that the casting kit for Evie’s brace is now on its way to us!! Arohanui to each and every one of you sharing her story, donating and sending love.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 11 Mar 2026
Sending hope
$5
Donna
Donna on 11 Feb 2026
$30
Sophia
Sophia on 21 Jan 2026
For Evie
$50
Marilyn
Marilyn on 14 Jan 2026
For Evie
$30
Sanctuary Under The Stars

Thank you so much, Marilyn ❤️🐑❤️

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Emma
Emma on 14 Jan 2026
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Sanctuary Under The Stars

Thank you so much Emma!!! ❤️🐑❤️

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This campaign started on 12 Jan 2026 and ended on 12 Apr 2026.