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 […]
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab rescues 27 uncared for cats and dogs from rural New Mexico – St George News
ST. GEORGE — In a remote area of Deming County, New Mexico, a samaritan stumbled upon a big surprise. Dozens of cats and dogs — alone and appearing uncared for. Almost 30 made the long trip to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, where they’re being prepared for new homes. Several dogs seized from […]
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 […]
WAN Talks With Mike Stura, Founder Of Skylands Animal Sanctuary About Rescuing 7 Sheep Who Escaped Slaughter In New Jersey
2 hours ago Mike Stura is no stranger to the powerful highs and lows of animal rescue. This week, the longtime farm animal rescuer and Founder of Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue saved seven sheep, who most-likely escaped slaughter in New Jersey. Stura also saved a one-day-old three-legged lamb that would have been killed if it wasn’t for his heroic […]
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 […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Volunteer Information Session
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 capable […]
Judge rules that NIH’s refusal to move chimps from a New Mexico laboratory to Chimp Haven sanctuary violates federal law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block There is renewed hope for thirty chimpanzees languishing in a New Mexico laboratory as part of our long-standing fight to give chimpanzees who were subjected to experiments a chance at sanctuary life. Last month, we won a significant ruling in a lawsuit that we filed in 2021 with Animal […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: International Volunteer Day
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, create […]