It's been a very busy autumn at the Black Sheep. We are happy to announce that our lambs Dobby, Enzo and Winky have found a new abode with a beautiful view and lots of fresh tasty grass. The three were rescued as tiny newborn lambs and grew up at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary. We will miss them but we are also delighted to re-home animals to such wonderful homes! Above you can see them exploring their new paddock.
Do you know anyone who can offer our lovely young goat Vincent a safe loving space where he will have company, room to play, and will live out the term of his natural life? Any possible home will need to have secure fencing as Vincent is a great escape artist, and it will also need to be within two hours drive of Ōtaki so that we can visit during the adoption process.
Do you know anyone who can offer our lovely young goat Vincent a safe loving space where he will have company, room to play, and will live out the term of his natural life? Any possible home will need to have secure fencing as Vincent is a great escape artist, and it will also need to be within two hours drive of Ōtaki so that we can visit during the adoption process.
In late March we were approached with the news that an abandoned peacock urgently needed a new home, otherwise he risked being killed. After a few days we finally managed to catch the beautiful bird and take him to his new home, a predator-free bird paradise! He is now named Frank, and we are delighted that he is safe from harm. He was successfully released on April 6th at his new adopted home, where he has lots of land to roam and find shelter. Thank you so much to all our supporters that liked, shared and commented on his adoption post on Facebook. Without you we may not have found this beautiful peacock a forever home.
I'm afraid we have some sad news. Our large white pig Horace had to be euthanised after developing chronic arthristis and an acute joint infection that the vets were unable to treat. Horace was one of our earliest sanctuary residents. He was rescued as a tiny piglet from a factory farm, where he would have been slaughtered at a few months of age. Soon he grew enormous, but remained friendly, affectionate and playful. He loved attention from humans almost as much as he loved his food, and we miss him very much indeed.
On a more positive note, our rescued piglet Gherkin is growing up. He was found by the side of the road when he was just one day old. Now he is old enough to move in with his two pig friends, Doris and Toa
On a more positive note, our rescued piglet Gherkin is growing up. He was found by the side of the road when he was just one day old. Now he is old enough to move in with his two pig friends, Doris and Toa
Our fundraising Opportunity for Animals op-shops are thriving, but we need more volunteers to join the team. Shifts are available in all three stores, Newtown, Miramar and Ōtaki. We need people who can commit to a half day shift each week for at least 3 months. It is fun, easy and helps fundraise for animals!
We're looking forward to the vegan Wine Tasting Fundraiser on August 5th at the Winemaker's Daughter in Te Horo. This will be a fundraiser for the Black Sheep - thank you so much to Alastair for organising this. Look out for us too at the next Vegan Vault market on 5 May, from 6 pm at 171 Victoria Street, Wellington. The Black Sheep Sanctuary Pantry will be selling pies, cakes and merchandise.
We're looking forward to the vegan Wine Tasting Fundraiser on August 5th at the Winemaker's Daughter in Te Horo. This will be a fundraiser for the Black Sheep - thank you so much to Alastair for organising this. Look out for us too at the next Vegan Vault market on 5 May, from 6 pm at 171 Victoria Street, Wellington. The Black Sheep Sanctuary Pantry will be selling pies, cakes and merchandise.
