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Jeremy
Jeremy
May 28, 2024
Jeremy was found as a frightened piglet wandering through inner-city suburbs. After a good samaritan brought him to Where Pigs Fly, he quickly adapted to sanctuary life. He soon discovered the joy of natural pig behaviors, particularly digging wallows and exploring the paddocks with other rescued animals. Jeremy has developed into a larger than life
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PollyAnna
PollyAnna
May 28, 2024
PollyAnna came to Where Pigs Fly after being surrendered multiple times due to her vocal nature. With no other housing options available, the sanctuary was her last chance. Here, her enthusiastic vocalisations are welcomed as part of the daily symphony of animal sounds – she has plenty of competition for the title of loudest resident.
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Oink
Oink
May 27, 2024
Updated | Monday 7 July 2025 Very sad news. Our sweet, gentle, beautiful Oink gently passed away yesterday after eleven wonderful years at Where Pigs Fly. Oink arrived as an 18-month-old calf in November 2014. Born blind, she was raised as part of a local school’s “paddock to plate” programme. Her blindness ultimately saved her
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Bob
Bob
May 27, 2024
Bob and his long-term paddock companion, Annie the Clydesdale, urgently needed a safe home. Sadly, their owner could no longer care for them and was desperate to find them sanctuary – a safe place where they could live out their lives without worry. We said yes and soon after Annie and Bob were on their
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Herman
Herman
May 27, 2024
Herman came to Where Pigs Fly with his friend Lola, and the two alpacas have remained close ever since. While Lola is known for her outgoing personality, Herman has a quieter, more reserved nature that’s equally endearing. Together, Herman and Lola spend their days grazing in the paddocks, cooling off in the dams and watching
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Rooster Crew
Rooster Crew
May 27, 2024
What farm is complete without a rooster crowing? Did you know that roosters are typically the first ones up on the farm and the last ones to bed? They will even check to make sure all of their friends are safely tucked in for the night before bedding down themselves. Our Rooster Crew can typically
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Wilma
Wilma
May 13, 2024
Wilma was just a few weeks old and weighed less than a kilo when she was found wandering alone around a stranger’s yard. She arrived at Where Pigs Fly tiny, frightened, and desperately missing her mother. We quickly set about making sure this tiny baby felt safe and comfortable. Now settled into sanctuary life, Wilma
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Larry
Larry
May 13, 2024
Larry was found on Crown Land in Ingleside, with no goat friends in sight. A social media post was circulating, trying to get rid of him. He was the lucky recipient of a stranger’s kindness when they saw the post and contacted the sanctuary. The sanctuary team came to Larry’s rescue, bringing a goat friend
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Gilbert
Gilbert
May 11, 2024
Gilbert came to Where Pigs Fly after being labeled as aggressive and badly behaved. His previous owners no longer wanted him, and his future was uncertain. Upon arrival, a very different goat emerged – small, adorable and far from the troublemaker he’d been described as. Gilbert quickly won over the sanctuary team with his playful
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Vandal
Vandal
May 5, 2024
Vandal arrived at the sanctuary very fearful, his neck was wrapped in heavy, rusty chains. A stray in need of a forever home. Rangers had been trying to capture him for months. His future looked dire. Despite being very large in size, as he settled, Vandal has displayed nothing but a curious and gentle nature
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