The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary
Example of an Individual Animal Sponsorship Certificate
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Sponsor one of our permanent residents
By making a small regular payment to the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary you can individually sponsor one of our permanent residents and directly contribute towards the cost of their food, vet bills and the general care they need in order to live healthy, happy lives. In return you will receive a sponsorship certificate, regular email updates about the sanctuary animals and you can feel proud that you are making an important difference to animal lives. You will also have the opportunity to visit the animals at the Black Sheep during our summer working bees, during which you will be offered a tour of the sanctuary and a vegan morning tea. The cost of sponsorship varies from animal to animal, starting from as little as $10 per month. As the sponsorship payment generally does not cover the full cost of animal care, some animals may be supported by more than one sponsor. Please read the profiles of our residents below and choose who you would like to support. Once you have decided, click the button below to fill out a sponsor form. |
Bunnykin
Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Bunnykin came from a home where the children had lost interest in him. Once a sad casualty of the pet industry, he now lives at the sanctuary, hopping through the grass in our predator-free paddock or sitting contentedly with his companion, a grey rabbit named Maggie. 
Chester
Individual sponsorship: $40 per month Chester is a rescued miniature horse who arrived at the Black Sheep in early 2016. He suffers from laminitis, but with careful attention to his diet and exercise he is well and happy, enjoying life with his friends Lilly and Thunder. |
Larry
Individual sponsorship: $40 per month Larry is a friendly and curious pig, loving belly rubs and bananas. He began his life as a house pig. However, when his caregivers had to move , he narrowly escaped slaughter. He arrived at the sanctuary in December 2015 and slowly but surely settled into the sanctuary, getting to know the other pigs. 
Nui
Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Nui lost his home after his caregivers were forced to move. Fortunately, we were looking out for a companion for Peter Rabbit, and the pair live contentedly together at the sanctuary in the safety of our predator-free paddock |
Peter Rabbit Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Peter Rabbit was discovered sheltering in a Wellington building site. Although the workers fed and cared for her, inner city living is not ideal for bunnies. Peter quickly settled into her new life at the Black Sheep, enjoying fresh herbs, space and the company for Nui, a large black rabbit. 
Acorn
Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Despite his name, Acorn is not tiny! The tall sheep was originally rescued by a long-time supporter of the sanctuary, along with Butternut and Big B. Although very much loved, Acorn and his friends were such strong animals that their caregiver could no longer safely manage their regular health care. The Black Sheep is stepped in to take care of the three sheep. |
Mackay
Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Mackay the ram arrived at the sanctuary in the autumn of 2016 with his best friend Ronan the goat. Both had been neglected and abandoned, before being rescued by a kind couple and finding a new life at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary. Mackay now enjoys life in the sheep paddock. |
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Nooch
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Nooch was rescued after a neighbour's dog dragged him from of some garden bushes. He was a underweight, malnourished and infested with internal parasites. Lots of loving care has returned him to good health and he has bonded with Toffee, another young rescued wild goat. His beautiful hair is the colour of 'Nooch' savoury yeast, leading to his name. 
Brian
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Brian is an adorable Captain Cook pig. Some very kind people found her in the wild as a small piglet. She was near death, but they brought her home and managed to save her with lots of loving care. She has settled in well at the sanctuary and is best friends with Bessie. Although initially quite shy (as she was originally wild), years later she now enjoys a tummy rub! |
Spot
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Spot is a lovely mellow white goat who came to us with his friend Archie in August 2019. The pair came from a loving home, but unfortunately their caregiver could no longer look after them. The initial introductions were very successful, and they soon formed new friendships, especially with our youngest goat Merge. 
Caspar
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month In September 2017 Caspar the sulphur-crested cockatoo moved into the sanctuary, escaping from a life of confinement. Caspar is very inquisitive and loves sitting up high to keep an eye on everything that's going on around. |
Archie
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Archie is a friendly black and white goat who came to us with his friend Spot in August 2019. The pair came from a loving home, but unfortunately their caregiver could no longer look after them. The initial introductions were very successful, and they soon formed new friendships, especially with our youngest goat Merge. 
Betty Boo
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Betty Boo arrived with her sister Mary-Ann in the winter of 2015. Betty Boo is quite timid but has gradually become more curious and confident during the time she has been at the sanctuary. She and her sister are very playful, and get up to all kinds of mischief together. |
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Sammy
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Sammy was found in 2011 - she was curled up beside a river, washed away from her flock. She was the size of a cat, a tiny black wet sad creature. A kind family going for a walk rescued and hand-raised her. She quickly recovered. and was full of life mischief. When she became too much of a handful a few weeks later she came to the Black Sheep where she impressed us with her love of climbing and interacting with everyone |
Zelda
Individual sponsorship: $20 per month Zelda is a shy and timid turkey who is gradually gaining confidence with humans. Rescued in late 2019, she is enjoying life with her campanion Hilda. |
Bunnykin
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Bunnykin came to us a few years ago when he was no longer able to stay at his previous home. He joined our other two bunnies that we had at the time, Maggie and Mindy. He quickly became best friends with Maggie and the two of them have been a bonded pair ever sinc |
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Iris
Individual sponsorship: $40 per month Iris arrived at the sanctuary as a young heifer. She had been rescued from an organic dairy farm. If she has stayed, she would have gone into the dairy industry, constantly pregnant and her babies taken away from her. We're so glad she is with us at the sanctuary. Here she is with her friend Hazel, who has since been rehomed to a safe loving home with other cows. Iris enjoys life with Sirius and Struan. |
Sirius
Individual sponsorship: $40 per month Many years ago Sirius was rescued from a dairy farm as a tiny calf. If he hadn't been saved and taken to the Black Sheep he would have been trucked to the slaugherhouse at a few days of age. He is now a large and healthy cow who enjoys the company of his cow companions Rocky, Iris and Struan. |
Sunday
Individual sponsorship: $30 per month Sunday is one of our most mischievous goats! Her curiosity became apparent from a very young age and she became known as quite the escape artist. Sunday was found as a tiny kid by a couple returning from church in a rural area. They saw that her tethered mother was dead and so they rescued baby Sunday. She is now a mature goat, but still adventurous and full of high spirits. |
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The animal sponsorship scheme enables us to help more animals through the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary.
We are only able to care for animals because of the support of generous people like you.
For this support we are very grateful.
We are only able to care for animals because of the support of generous people like you.
For this support we are very grateful.
Check out all the animals that have already been sponsored here
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PO Box 15005, Ōtaki 5542, Aotearoa New Zealand, 06 364 2241, blacksheepotaki@gmail.com
PO Box 15005, Ōtaki 5542, Aotearoa New Zealand, 06 364 2241, blacksheepotaki@gmail.com