Our Mission is Kindness

Edgar’s Mission is a not for profit farmed animal sanctuary that seeks to create a humane and just world for all.

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Trottings Story

The Last Rooster

Around 4.40 pm on January 11th, 2023, hope met the reality of our promise, as the last Silkie rooster was removed from the tiny wire prison that had been his home for heaven knows how long.

Where Are They Now

Simba

An encounter with kindness on January 3rd, 2021 marked a turning point for Simba. As caretakers peered into the blanket that cradled the scrawny, fluffy peach kitten, they couldn't help but express their affection.

Trottings Story

A New Dawn

As busy hands and cheery hearts reach for the calendar on the wall, ready to swap it out for the one that shall help navigate us through 2023, we are reminded a new dawn has come.

Where Are They Now

Pottsy and Patsy

Recently celebrating their five-year adoption anniversary, there is no doubt that merino duo Pottsy and Patsy have left their hoofprints firmly on their human’s heart.

Trottings Story

Inherit…

Looking into the mirror just now, I touched my nose and cursed its form – a bugbear I have inherited from my dad. The nose, that is, and not the cursing.

When life gives you lemons – the final chapter

When life gives you lemons – the final chapter. It is with a heavy heart that we must share that we had to say a final goodbye to the beautiful boy on Saturday 29th October 2022

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Meet the Animals!

Edgar Alan Pig

Alex

Leon Trotsky

Ruby

Clarabelle & Valentine

Clarabelle & Valentine

Red Baron (RIP)

Red Baron (RIP)

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The Sanctuary

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Animal Facts

Who’s the dinosaur?

Chickens are the oldest living relative of the T-Rex! Remnants of which still lurk in today’s feathered wonders such as feathers, (yes some dinosaurs had feathers), similar shaped eggs along with hand-like scaly feet with sharp claws. Chicken embryos still have a dinosaur-like tail, the gene for which turns off before the egg hatches.

Clever pigs

Pigs have been shown to have cognitive capabilities equal to or exceeding those of dogs, chimpanzees and even small children. Studies have proven they can work out how to manipulate the joystick of a computer game! Pigs are also incredibly clean. Given the chance, they will never toilet where they eat and sleep.

I miss ewe!

Sheep are highly social with sophisticated emotional skills that can recognise human and animal faces. Research increasingly suggests that sheep can form images in their brain of absent individuals when they are not visible, just as humans would think about a friend or family member that they miss.

The scoop on turkey poop

A turkey’s gender can be determined by the shape of their droppings. For male turkeys, known as Toms, they have a distinct spiral shaped poop, whilst females or hen’s poop can be distinguished by a “J” shape. This is due to the different shape of their cloaca, their elimination organ.

Here’s looking at you, kid!

Goats now have been added to the growing list of animals who can follow the gaze of humans. They too can look into the eyes of a human and seek help. Just ask our friend Steady Eddie, as he looks deep into your eyes then back to the leaf on the tree he wishes you to pick for him.

Al-paca your lunch

Alpacas, who belong to the same family as camels, have a split upper lip which they can manoeuvre to help pick grass and help draw it into their mouths. Not only are they beautiful, they are incredibly clean animals who use a communal “latrine” where they deposit all of their excrement.

What They’re Saying

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I have been to Edgar’s Mission on tours over the years and now volunteer there. Not only are the tours educational, the sanctuary is a ‘feel good’ place with beautiful animals and people.

Ellaine Di Battista

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A beautiful sanctuary for rescued animals. The staff and volunteers are fantastic. Definitely recommend a visit!

Alina Pung

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A beautiful place to visit. We were inspired by the kindness we witnessed here. Thank you for the work that you do, and for making us feel so welcome.

Natalie Whittle

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I have always dreamed a place like this where farm animals can live a wonderful life forgetting any cruelty! I visited Edgar’s Mission last week and this experience has changed my life forever. Awareness is the key to change the world!

Carla Trigilia

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May every sunrise hold a new promise. A promise of a kinder world for farmed animals. 🌅 Here at Edgar’s Mission, your generous support enables us to witness incredible acts of

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A special hello from Latefa or our ‘Miss March’ for those of you who have our 2023 calendar! 🐮❤️ . . . . . . . . . #farmsanctuary #friendsnotfood #edgarsmission #plantbased #veganlife #cowsofinstagram

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Happy Waffle Day everyone! 🧇 I am Waffle the pig, and as you might have guessed, I am very excited about this day! While I may not be made of vegan

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Lucy with Karishma, the first baby she’s ever been allowed to keep! 🐮❤️ Here at Edgar’s Mission, every animal resident has a name and a story to tell. They have deep emotions,

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Hamish and Andy welcoming new arrival, Harriett! 🧡🐐 More on her story coming soon… . . . . . . . . . #farmsanctuary #friendsnotfood #animalrescue #animalsanctuary #farmsanctuarylife #someonenotsomething #changingminds #savinglives #touchinghearts #maketheconnection #vegan #withusnotforus #bekindtoanimals #vegananimalsanctuary #animallovers #bekindtoallkinds #vegansanctuary #sanctuary #veganfortheanimals

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We promise these heartwarming images of Lucy and Karishma will make your day better! ☀️🐮 Once born, the dairy industry dictates the calves are soon taken away from their mothers and the

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Harmony has stopped by to let you to know that today is Harmony Day. 🧡 As you may well already know, Edgar’s Mission is home to over 400 formerly farmed animals of

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Swipe ⬅ for instant happiness on this International Day of Happiness! ❤ Brought to you by the most joyful pup in the whole world, Vet Nurse Ruby. 🌍 . . . . . . . . #farmsanctuary #friendsnotfood #animalrescue #animalsanctuary #farmsanctuarylife

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Oh autumn, it’s nice to see you again! 🍂🧡 Tim Tam would like to wish everyone a happy Sunday. . . . . . . . . #farmsanctuary #friendsnotfood #animalrescue #animalsanctuary #farmsanctuarylife #someonenotsomething #changingminds #savinglives #touchinghearts #maketheconnection #vegan #withusnotforus #bekindtoanimals