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Starfish Bobby Calf project

$1,335 of $2,000 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in 8 weeks

The ongoing support of Little Acres Rescue Sanctuary in raising calves rescued from the bobby truck

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Throughout August we have rescued 15 calves destined for slaughter on the bobby truck because they were unwanted by the dairy industry. In conjunction with Little Lara Rescue Animals, they are being raised and re-homed as pets/grazers only. This takes an decent amount of cash and we have previously raised close to $1800 through "give a little". This has been so valuable and most appreciated. Below are some photos of the calves that money has supported. However, it has been spent already on buying the calves, milk powder, vet, hay, shelter repairs and moosli. We only intended to resuce 10, but were given 5 extra undersized jersey bobbies and another Fresian boy was recently dropped off. We would really appreciate ongoing support and we also have plans to build a large calf shed for next years calves. The more you give, the more we can help. We are very transparent with donations and are committed to giving these babies the love and care they deserve. As the starfish story goes - we cannot save them all , but for these few here we DID make a difference. Thank you .

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Update for 18/09/2014  18 September 2014

We have been given two new calves to raise and find forever homes for. They were born late and so were due for the bobby truck. One boy and one girl. Please help us by donating it would mean so much. I will add photos of them

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Michele Harrod
Michele Harrod on 13 Oct 2014
Thank you for the wonderful work you do! I hope that soon, I will be able to offer a safe home to some bobby calves at The Animal Connection, and we can then help every visitor understand how beautiful these boys are.
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 04 Oct 2014
New Zealand needs to see the ugly side of dairying (apart from the destruction of the environment and the health risks) the cruelty aspect... which people never see, and for very good reason, it is vile and cruel, and they know it. Dairying is NOT the way forward for New Zealand. Good on you for the fantastic work you do.
$50
Michelle Blair
Michelle Blair on 26 Sep 2014
Thanks for your important and inspiring work. The lives it saves and hope it brings. Would love to come and visit one day :-)
$50
Tony
Tony on 26 Sep 2014
Keep up your good work giving these beautiful , gentle animals a life they deserve .
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Shawn Bishop, The Animal Sanctuary
Shawn Bishop, The Animal Sanctuary on 24 Sep 2014
Thank you for saving a few of these precious babies. Every life counts. I'm happy to be able to sponsor one of the calves, and wish him/her a long and happy life.
$600

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This campaign started on 21 Aug 2014 and ended on 20 Oct 2014.