The Animal Sanctuary

The Animal Sanctuary is a haven for animals and birds in need of safety, care and compassion. We focus on three main areas: native birds,

Auckland

We raise orphaned native birds & rehabilitate injured native birds, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild; we provide a loving home for abandoned and abused animals, teaching them to trust again; we nurse battery hens back to health and find good permanent caring homes for them.

We have nursed and released hundreds of injured and orphaned native birds successfully. We have rescued a wide range of abused animals (providing or finding a permanent home for them), including donkeys, miniature horses, goats, pigs, hens, turkeys, turtles, parrots, peacocks, pet rats, etc etc!!

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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.

ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL DAY 21 October 2025

Dottie and Chrissy are like a lot of girls, eager to go out and get some sunshine on their skin on such a stunning day. These two are both Animal Sanctuary rescues, and it brings tears to my eyes to see them fully grown, and living their lives so peacefully.

Special thank you to their sponsors Eddy (for Dottie) and Megan K ( for Chrissy).

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Sarah 4 days ago

Love your work...small celebratory monthly gift in honour of the pigs safe return! Use as u wish.

$10

The Animal Sanctuary

Thank you for continuing to support our rescues!!

Shireen on 12 Feb 2026

Go you amazing humans helping animals 😘

$10

The Animal Sanctuary

Shireen, thank you so much for continuing to support our rescues!

Leeonn on 01 Feb 2026

$20

The Animal Sanctuary

I'm sorry for the delay in writing to you, to thank you for your kind donation. We really do appreciate your generosity and compassion for the animals!

Bridget on 26 Jan 2026

Thank you!

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The Animal Sanctuary

Oh Bridget, thank you so much... and my apologies for the delay in writing to acknowledge your kind donation. A few of our cows have lost their sponsors, so we'll put your wonderful donation toward keeping them safely at Cow Care. Much appreciated!!