Where Pigs Fly is a not for profit registered charity based in the Lower Hunter Valley in NSW. It is here that they rescue and care for, farmed animals that have been abused or abandoned. They also focus on education and help people understand where their food comes from.
If you didn't already know, Where Pigs Fly is one of our beautiful charity partners. So today, we are shouting out about the wonderful work the team at Where Pigs Fly do! Get to know more about the sanctuary, meet some of the animals, catch up on our interview with founders, Jamie and Debbie and find out how you can get involved.
Image: Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary
About Where Pigs Fly
Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctaury, was founded in 2014. The intent? To combat animal agriculture abuse and bring about a new awareness and understanding of farm animals.
There philosophy is simple — treat all animals with compassion and respect. As the wise words Bruce from Finding Nemo once spoke, "fish are friends not food", which in this case, extends to 'animals are our friends, not food.'
The vision of Where Pigs Fly, is to see a world where humans embrace and practice compassion and respect for all species. We are absolutely delighted to help bring this vision into a reality. So far Jamie and Debbie have rescued and cared for hundreds of farm animals and educated thousands of people about animal agriculture. Let's meet the animals.
Image: Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary
The Animals
As it currently stands, Where Pigs Fly have over 200 rescue farmed animals at the sanctuary. These animals were all saved from cases of severe abuse, neglect or abandonment.
If your visiting the farm sanctuary, you'll be sure to find animals like sheep, horses, cows, goats, donkeys, ducks, turkeys, alpacas, chickens, roosters, guineafowls, Darcy the rescue dog and of course, pigs.
Our team has had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful sanctuary and getting up close with all the animals. It's a wonderful day out, where you can learn more and play with the animals. Very family-friendly.
Image: Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary
Interview With Founders | Jamie & Debbie
How did the sanctuary come about? In 2014, we left our Sydney life behind and bought 100 acre property in the Hunter Valley and set up Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary. We had no farm experience at all, but we decided to do something.
What are the latest projects you're working on? We are working on our educational programme aimed at schools and youth groups. We also need to launch a fundraiser to purchase a new towing vehicle for our rescue work.
Being non-profit how you manage expenses? How Does F&F funds help? Regular tax-deductible donations ensure our animals receive the care and treatment they need. We can't do it without the support of our community. F&F have supported us from the very start. We are appreicative of their financial support but also their shared belief in a kinder world for all.
Image: Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary
How You Can Get Involved
There are many ways you too, can get involved and help take care of the beautiful animals at Where Pigs Fly.
Make a donation. Here you can select the amount of money you wish to donate to help support the sanctuary. Any amount - big or small is very much appreciated. Where Pigs Fly also offer Donation Gift Cards. Here, you can choose what your donation specifically go towards. You might choose a bottle donation, bedding donation or hay donation, to name a few.
For the animal lovers in your life, why not give them the gift of becoming an animal sponsor. Sponsorships are $75 a year and help cover the costs of rescued animals care. In return, you will receive a beautiful, personalised photo-card by mail of your new animal friend. Lastly, you can leave a legacy by electing to donate to Where Pigs Fly in your Will.
We absolutely love Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary, their mission, and are super proud to offer Where Pigs Fly Merchandise here at F&F. All of the procceds goes to the farm sanctuary so we can help increase their awareness and maximise what the sanctuary receives and the care they can give. Just another easy way you can get involved.
A compassionate world begins with you, what will you do differently?
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