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ANIMAL STORIES

Over the past 20+ years The Animal Sanctuary has provided a safe haven for a wide variety of animals, including donkeys, pigs, goats, cows, sheep, horses, battery hens, turkeys, peacocks, parrots, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and all kinds of wild birds.

All of these animals were suffering from neglect, abuse or injury, and desperately needed a safe place with lots of tender loving care. Once these beautiful animals realize that they won’t be hurt any more, they become the most gentle and caring companions with amazing personalities.

Below are just a small sample of the beautiful souls that have stayed with us, past and present. Click on any photo to learn their stories.

Sparky

Sparky the Cow

Bartholomew

Bartholomew the Donkey

Romeo

Romeo the Miniature Horse

Nellie

Nellie the Goat

Jose

Jose the Pig

The Boys

Sheep

Lori

Lori the Lorikeet Parrot

Dick

Dick the Duck

Peacocks

Peacocks

Queenie

Queenie the Hen

Tofu

Tofu the Turkey

Native Birds

Two Kereru - NZ native wood pigeons
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The Animal Sanctuary is an animal refuge run by Shawn Bishop and Michael Dixon in Matakana, New Zealand. We provide a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, and care for injured or orphaned native birds. A charitable trust has been established for this purpose.

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