We need to raise $60,000 to protect the animals against dangerous wild dogs. This matter is extremely urgent, and without your help we cannot guarantee the animals safety. $60,000 will complete necessary fencing upgrades, and build a purpose built Animal Hospital at the sanctuary.
In the past 6 years we have saved the lives of 1,543 animals. We saved them from neglect, abuse, and mistreatment and gave them a second chance; a life truly worth living. Now we face a dangerous challenge that is out of our control, local wild dogs who have proven to be incredibly dangerous. In the past 12 months, neighbouring properties have lost over 50 calves, and 35 sheep. We sadly experienced the reality of how dangerous these dogs are back in December 2024. We heartbreakingly lost 4 of our beloved sheep and had 3 others badly injured during the attack. We made a promise then and there that we would never let this happen again. Since then, we have set off on a mission to improve our fencing, but have run out of funds to continue. We urgently need to finish predator proofing our boundary fencing, to ensure that wild dogs never attack again at Happily Heifer After. The animals are relying on us, and we rely on you.
Help Keep the Animals Safe
Above you will see the original fencing on the property, it is over 20 years old and no longer keeps the animals safe from predators. Behind it you will see the fencing we have built, it is significantly higher, stronger, and safer. We have fenced 1.8m high to stop any predators from jumping in, and dug it into the ground so the wild dogs cannot dig under. We have completed 2 safe paddocks so far, but with the terrifying reality of dangerous wild dogs it is not enough to keep every animal safe. We need to complete more secure paddocks to ensure the animals aren't under threat of attack. With disabled, blind, and elderly animals in our care this matter has become extremely urgent.
Louey after surviving the dog attack before the new fencing went up
We saved their lives once, now we need to keep them safe
It is crucial we complete these fencing upgrades at the sanctuary. Not only for the animals currently in our care, but to ensure the safety of future animals and be able to continue our life saving work. We are contacted each and everyday about more animals needing our help, and without correct infrastructure we simply cannot say yes to animals in need.
Whilst working on improving the fencing, with money raised we will build a specific animal hospital. This will create a designated space to house and treat injured animals, it will give us the ability to say yes to the urgent calls. The "Happily Hoovespital" will provide a safe place to help animals in desperate need of life saving care.
Happily Hoovespital Rehabilitation and Urgent Care
Our Goals
1. Buy more fencing materials. We need to continue fencing more paddocks to keep the animals safe from dangerous wild dogs. The fencing will cost $30,000 which will ensure long term safety and the ability to manage the animals best possible care.
2. Build the Happily Hoovespital rehabilitation and urgent care stables. This will cost $30,000 and ensure we have dedicated stables for injuries, illness, and new surrenders coming in. This Animal Hospital will allow us to continue our life saving work, providing the highest quality of care.
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Thank you!
Thank you for reading and for your support. As a community we have made miracles happen in the past, and we know we can do it again with your help!
With Kindness and Gratitude ,
Michelle
Founder
Happily Heifer After
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