Have you ever stopped to think what cows milk really is? Please do cows, their calves, the environment and your own health a favour - ditch dairy!

This weekend a very cute 15-week-old German Shepherd X Border Collie puppy, Niki, will be coming into our care. She will soon be looking for a home - watch this space!

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  Niki's had a rough start in life - let's give her a happy ending!

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  Day 1 of Niki's training. "Sit" mastered!
  She is named after her rescuer who has been caring for her until we could.

We are so sorry to tell you that the wonderful home we organised for Pesque the pig has fallen through. His approved caregivers contacted us to share the distressing news that several of their beloved pets had been slaughtered in the night - by methods that made it clear they were killed at human hands.

Our hearts go out to them in their anguish... and we are again searching for a loving home for Pesque - hopefully with a sow or two for company.

He must leave his foster home by early July, so temporary care is also a possibility. Please put the word out among your rural contacts, so that dear Pesque can finally have a place to call his home.

The fight to ban rodeos in New Zealand continues. The fastest way to close them down is to boycott this cruel entertainment. No spectators = no animal abuse!
Click on the image to watch the video clip where parliament denies the recommendations of the SPCA, Farmwatch, SAFE and over 62,000 New Zealanders.