[ad_1] 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 […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Lizard Encounter
[ad_1] 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 […]
Welcome to Possum Valley baby Jack!
[ad_1] 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 […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Volunteer Information Session
[ad_1] This Saturday 11 February 2023 11.00 am to 12.30 pm Want to become a regular Sanctuary volunteer? Come along to our new starters session and learn about how you can help the animals. We won’t be doing any actual work during the session although volunteers will need to be physically fit, without injury and […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: International Volunteer Day
[ad_1] A big happy ‘International Volunteer Day’ to our incredible team at PVAS. Possum Valley is run entirely by volunteers, with over thirty people supporting the Sanctuary on a regular basis in a number of ways. The PVAS team clean enclosures, feed animals, run tours, wash laundry, chop vegetables, fundraise, hold bake sales, […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Holiday Recipe
[ad_1] Festive Chia Puddings Looking for something easy, fast and healthy to tide you through the busy holiday season? You can’t go past these quick and easy puddings, ideal for a hot summers day! Ingredients (makes 2) – 1 cup of chia seeds – 2 cups of reduced fat soy milk (or other plant milk […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Upcoming Event: PVAS Quiz Night 2023
[ad_1] Date: Saturday 21 January Time: 5.30pm to 9.00pm Location: South Perth Community Centre, Perth, Western Australia Come along for quiz night fun and frivolity for the animals! Bring your cruelty free snacks or grab something delicious from our range of grazing platters or bake sale. Drinks will be available at our licensed baaaa. […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Beatrix Sheep
[ad_1] Beatrix sheep arrived at Possum Valley during the autumn. She was only around six years old, but had been surrendered to the Sanctuary due to a case of progressed mastitis. We had never seen an udder in such bad shape, so her first stop was Murdoch Veterinary Hospital where she underwent over two […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Farewell Nimby
[ad_1] On October 14, baby Nimbus, or little Nimby to all who loved him, crossed the rainbow bridge after an epic battle. Nimby fought a bone infection, overcame a leg amputation, and battled through chronic health issues, but despite numerous tests and treatments, his vets had no diagnosis for his declining health. Nimby loved […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: PVAS in the News
[ad_1] Chris & Mark with Nimbus the Lamb (bottom right). From the Facebook page of West Australian Minister Alannah MacTiernan, 4 October 2022. Therapy donkey Legacy was among those creatures great and small to be recognised at RSPCA WA’s Animal Welfare Awards today. The awards held on World Animal Day are an important celebration of […]