Two and a half years ago, team PVAS were involved in an incredible rescue, helping carry a stressed, unshorn, frightened wether from the depths of a muddy dam to safety. Valentine, as he was soon named, underwent a radical transformation, finding newfound freedom (minus his years of fleece), and meeting a flock family with which […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Morty the Calf
Susie, a friend of the Sanctuary, contacted us last month regarding a little bottle fed calf – Morty! Morty was born on an Angus beef farm in the southwest. He was a large baby, weighing in at over 45kg at birth, and as a result, presented with abnormal front knees. Fortunately, the farmer organised […]
Containers for Change for Possum Magic
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE FOR POSSUM MAGIC Did you see the story about Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary in the Echo Newspaper? Since the Containers for Change program started in the Shire of Mundaring two years ago, the Sanctuary has recycled 127,135 containers through the program, raising $12,713 for the Sanctuary. The funds have contributed to the […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Meat Free May
To support #meatfreemay and help our animal friends, we will feature an array of animal friendly meals that we enjoy at the Sanctuary! These meals are quick, easy and economical, and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we do! ‘Not-tuna’ Creamy Pasta Bake Ingredients – 1 pack of penne or spiral […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Welcome Baby Norman Lamb
In late February, Nurse Nicole at Bullsbrook Veterinary Clinic messaged to let us know a very sick newborn lamb was enroute to clinic. The lamb was very weak and had a serious stomach issue, and she was concerned he may not make the journey. Upon arrival at the Clinic, the amazing staff provided fluids and […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Vegan Recipe: Zucchini Loaf
This tasty loaf is a treat for any occasion! Ingredients: – 2 cups of self raising flour – 2/3 of a cup of (packed down) brown sugar – 1 cup of grated zucchini (does not need to be dried off) – 3/4 to 1 cup of vegetable oil – The equivalent of 3 eggs using […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Vegan Recipe: Mixed Berry Cake
Mixed Berry Cake is a great way to use up any excess berries you may have during the season. Mixed Berry Cake Hardware: – Loaf tin, lined. Ingredients: – 1 1/2 to 2 cups of self raising flour – 3/4 cup sugar – we used half caster and half brown sugar mixed – 125g of […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Cherry the Muscovy
In late January we were contacted regarding a domestic duck who had made herself at home in a backyard in the suburbs. The residents were happy to accommodate her visits, naming her Cherry and leaving out food and water. Sadly, however, the family that elderly Cherry had attached herself to were moving […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Lizard Encounter
The reptiles in the Valley are certainly enjoying the warm summer days, and a number of bobtails and skinks have been sighted in the Sanctuary’s bushland. Everyone enjoys looking out for scaley friends throughout the summer months. Just last weekend, volunteer Kenneth spied this beautiful Gould’s (or sand) monitor (Varanus gouldii) in the equipment […]
Welcome to Possum Valley baby Jack!
In early December we were alerted to a newborn baby goat at a quarry north of Perth. He had narrowly escaped the attention of a fox thanks to an attentive worker at the site. Baby Jack was very hungry, stressed and had an upset tummy. There was no sign of his mum, so he was […]