It’s been another udderly “life-changing” year down at Edgar’s Mission Sanctuary in Lancefield, one that saw some of their most challenging rescues and incredible transformations yet.
This holiday season, the sanctuary has released a free kind Christmas guide, packed with delicious plant-based recipes for the whole family.
Sanctuary founder Pam Ahern said over the course of 2022, the Edgar’s Mission had rescued 150 new animals in need and found forever homes for many more.
“We also supported the community with over 500 animal assistance enquiries and provided guidance, support and advice for sanctuaries within Australia and beyond in 2022,” Ms Ahern said.
“One of our most memorable rescues was that of Victoria, a sheep who had been lost for years in the bush and was carrying a burdensome 26 kgs of wool.
“Eighteen staff and volunteers spent five hours in the freezing rain and fog on mountainous terrain in order to save her life. Brave Victoria has now found her safe haven.”
The mission were “over the moo-n” to raise more than their fundraising target of $100,000 on this year’s Giving Tuesday, November 29, covering half of their annual food and bedding costs.
They reminded residents of plant-based options this Christmas.
“We can all make an enormous difference in the life of pigs, turkeys, lambs and others by what – and not who – we choose to eat and buy this festive season,” Ms Ahern said.
The sanctuary has also released a kind gift guide, cute animal gift tags and an advent calendar featuring a daily kindness tip.
Details: www.kindchristmas.com to learn more.
