The Animals

Animals

Our Rescued Residents

Lives transformed by kindness
Since Edgar’s Mission began in 2003, thousands of farmed animals have been rescued and given a chance at a life truly worth living. The sanctuary is home to between 350 and 450 formerly farmed animals at any given time.

Meet the Animals

The Animals

Stories of Hope

Get to know the animals
Read the inspiring stories of how each animal came to be in our care, and discover their unique personalities and friendships.
Meet the Animals

Edgar Alan Pig

Animals

Edgar Alan Pig

The pig who started it all
Yes, he was a pig and he was the one who started it all! Read the inspirational story about a girl, a pig and a dream for a kinder world.
Meet Edgar

New Residents

Sheep

Unity

Posted September 05 2024
This stoic and heavily fleeced fellow had found his way into a construction area that abutted a cemetery. The magic of teamwork helped bring him to sanctuary.
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Sheep

Skoda

Skoda, you see, is a sweet little lamb—the sweetest of sweet she is proving to be. She came to us as an orphan at around one week of age.
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Sheep

Navara

Life has a way of offering light, even in the darkest moments. And with this, Navara was found and brought to sanctuary
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Sheep

Porsche

Think of resilience beyond measure, and chances are you are not thinking of a little lamb born without hooves.
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Sheep

Ducati

Ducati’s journey began when a kind-hearted human heard the commotion made by his fall into a dam.
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Sheep

Buick

At just 3 hours old, little Buick is “exceptional by design”. And although his dear mumma may have not realised this, taking her preference and her milk to his sibling, we most certainly do.
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Sheep

SsangYong

In the soft light of a winter’s afternoon, a wildlife rescuer scanned the horizon for any sign of injured kangaroos. It was in this quiet, desolate landscape that SsangYong was found.
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Animal Care

Animal care

A Life Truly Worth Living

Our pledge to every animal
For the formerly farmed animals who call Edgar's Mission home, this means ensuring they all have access to comfortable shelter, good nutrition, regular health checks, veterinary care and, of course, friends to share the sunshine with.
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In Memory Of

RIP

In Memory Of

Dearly Departed
Our tributes to the beautiful beings who have sadly passed. Whilst the heartache shall pass, their memories and legacy never will.
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Help the Animals

Animals

How to Help

There are many ways!
From sponsoring an animal, getting hands-on as a volunteer, and making kinder choices, there are so many ways to help farmed animals.
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Adopt an Animal

Animals

How to Adopt

Apply to become a forever home
Are you prepared to open your heart and home to a farmed animal? Our adoption program seeks to match the right animals with loving forever homes.
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Sponsor an Animal

Donations

Best Buddies

Everyone needs a friend to rely on
Sponsor a rescued animal on behalf of yourself or a loved one, and receive a sponsorship certificate and updates on how they are going!
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