Laila (goat) Arrived 8th June 2017 In early June we received a call from Cockburn Pound, they had picked up a little goat that was found wandering. Unable to find her owner, they contacted us. Laila was picked up the next day and brought back to the sanctuary. She was in rather poor condition when she first arrived, but has steadily gained weight and is now a healthy size. She is a sweet-natured goat, inquisitive and loves human interaction. In her short time here she has already gained popularity with the HH…
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Charity
Happy Hooves Farm Sanctuary
In 2012, my hubby (Ric) and I purchased an amazing property in the Perth Hills on 150 glorious acres of pasture and natural bushland. The property is called “Kookaburra” and it is magical.. full of tranquil dams brimming with bird-life, majestic gums and imposing jarrahs, rolling pasture and leaf-strewn woodlands. Rabbits have made a veritable “Watership Down” zone in amongst one of the Olive Tree groves, and kangaroos graze amongst the trees. Native animal life is everywhere – the sense of peace is almost palpable on this earthly slice of…
The Amazing Story of Mr Matsumura - Saviour of Animals in Fukushima
I recently learned about the incredible personal dedication and sacrifice one man is making in Japan in the wake of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant meltdown. Mr Matsumura is the last man standing in the “forbidden zone” of Tomioka – refusing to leave so he can stay and care for as many animals as he can. So many creatures have died since being left behind by those who had to evacuate… some have become sick from radiation, others were never let out of their pens so they starved to death, others…