GIVE RESCUED COWS A LONG SAFE LIFE

$11,372 donated
Given by 199 generous donors in 3 years

Please help us to save Firebird and Diesel, and send them to a cow sanctuary for the rest of their lives.

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THIS IS A HARD ONE TO WRITE. I’ve been in tears all morning. A supporter wrote to say her ex told her today that the 2 friendly steers they raised together 3 years ago are going to the works for slaughter tomorrow. He never wanted them to be killed … but they’re his “only asset”, and he desperately needs money. She doesn’t have funds to buy her ‘babies’, and wondered if I would. Normally we rescue, we don’t buy. But these 2 boys have hit my heart particularly hard. It’s even worse when cows who’ve been beloved ‘pets’ are sent to the works by the human they trusted. It’s an extra layer of betrayal that stabs my soul. I know I can’t save them all. I know I have to say NO sometimes. But today’s not that day. We have an opening for 2 steers at Cow Care. I desperately want Firebird & Diesel to have those spots, to live their lives out in safety. So I’m fundraising, thinking outside the box, getting financially creative. The man doesn’t want them killed, so has given me a discount and has cancelled the kill truck while I figure it out. If you can donate here, thank you!!! If you want to sponsor their grazing at Cow Care ($15/week full sponsor, or $7.50/week half sponsor), and you can visit them… please email me on animalsanctuary@xtra.co.nz. Thank you!!

About us

We provide a refuge for abandoned and abused animals, and either provide a permanent home or rehome. We raise orphaned native birds & rehabilitate injured native birds: We rescue battery hens, nurse them back to health and find lifelong caring homes.

Use of funds

Funds will now be used to rescue other cows/calves in similar situations to Bingo, and rehome them to a place of safety for their full life

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BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL CONNECTIONS  19 December 2025

These photos capture something we love deeply — quiet moments of connection, curiosity, and care.

Cows being patted, cuddled, chatted to, and simply spent time with. Humans slowing down. Animals feeling safe.

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Sue
Sue on 11 Dec 2025
Thank you for looking after these beautiful animals. 😍
$5.50
Sarah
Sarah on 06 Dec 2025
Happy to do $15 a month ...hope that helps a bit
$15
Sue
Sue on 27 Nov 2025
Thank you for looking after these beautiful animals. 😍
$5.50
Sue
Sue on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you for looking after these beautiful animals. 😍
$5.50
The Animal Sanctuary

Thanks Sue!!

The Animal Sanctuary
Sarah
Sarah on 06 Nov 2025
Happy to do $15 a month ...hope that helps a bit
$15
The Animal Sanctuary

Thanks, as always! We appreciate your continued support.

The Animal Sanctuary

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This campaign started on 14 Nov 2022 and ends on 14 Nov 2026.