The Easter long weekend was a busy time in the Valley! We had wonderful catch ups with friends and family, and a great Easter morning tea with the volunteer team, including voli Emma who was visiting from her new home in QLD. There were plates of hot cross buns, carrot cake and even savoury Easter […]
Coachella Valley animal shelters see worst overcrowding since pandemic
Animal shelters in the Coachella Valley are over capacity, with some seeing the worst overcrowding since the pandemic. Dogs are doubling up in kennels usually meant for one as shelters struggle to get them adopted out. The pandemic may have led to more adoptions because people were staying at home more, but now, years later, […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: New Arrival
In March we welcomed our newest member of the Sanctuary team – Star! Star is a rescue from the lovely folks at A1 Wheatbelt Dog Rescue – https://a1wheatbeltdogrescue.org.au/ Star found herself at the pound with her brother after her other siblings were sold. She loves car rides, already joining us on a rescue […]
Summer Storm Hits the Valley
Nicholas helping with the clean up. While we were hoping for a weather change during one of our longest, hottest summers, it seems the weather gods took the memo a little too literally, sending us the most intense storm we’ve ever encountered in the Valley. The morning of the 16th of January was hot and […]
Mothers Day in the Valley 5 May 2024
Mothers Day in the Valley Sunday 5 May 2024 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Bring Mum along for a delicious vegan Devonshire tea, baked treats and Mothers Day tour, where your guides will introduce you to all of our rescued animal Mums! Your ticket includes scones and jam, slices, cakes and gluten free treats along […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Harper the Goat
By Tilly Booth – Possum Valley Foster Carer In Early November, Possum Valley received a call from Cockburn Pound about a beautiful older goat. She was well known to locals, having been roaming the area for a few years. It had taken so long for her to trust a human, but thankfully she did, as […]
Valentines in the Valley 2024
Date: Saturday 17th February 2024 Time: 4.00pm to 7.00pm Location: PVAS, 210 Kingston Road, Mount Helena, Western Australia Cost: $160 per couple Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/703016 Enjoy an afternoon tour of the Sanctuary with your Valentine, before relaxing with a picnic hamper in the forest at dusk. Listen to the sounds of Valley at sunset on […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Recipe: Quick Festive Cereal
This delicious, quick and easy breakfast is a great start during the holidays. It will carry you through a busy day, and can be made the night before to save extra time! Quick Festive Cereal Ingredients: – 1 cup of Just Right cereal – 1 cup of crushed Weet-bix cereal – 2 cups of […]
Merry Christmas from Possum Valley
It’s incredible that Christmas is almost here! The Sanctuary has been a flurry of activity with fundraising, new animals and keeping every one cool in the summer heat. December saw the arrival of four new lambs – Heather, Titan, Loretta and tiny Jay. It’s been our busiest summer for lambs so far! The team […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: New PVAS Online Store
*** Exciting News! *** PVAS have just launched a brand new website and our first online store – www.possumvalley.org Created by one of our incredible volunteers, the new website is your one stop site to learn about how you can help rescued animals, book into one of our many fantastic events, find out […]