We know that as the icy winds roll off the snowy mountains, calls to help animals only increase. In a world with so little regard for farmed animals, we will be there for them. We are committed to providing sanctuary for animals in need, but we can't do this alone; we're asking for your help.
Funds raised in our winter appeal will cover our escalating vet care costs (including a second surgery and hospital stay for Molly the Mule), hay, feed and care for all the vulnerable animals in care, and those we know will come through our gates throughout autumn and winter.
Thanks to over 400 kind souls, we are getting much closer to reaching our winter fundraising target! Our next deliveries of hay are on the way, but we’ll need much more to get through this winter. The cold has already set in, and the drought in Victoria and South Australia means hay is heading south, and for us that means it's getting harder to find and more expensive by the day.
During the last drought we experienced, back in 2020, suppliers began rationing hay. It meant we were driving into town every single day to get just enough hay to get by. We were exhausted, our resources were stretched paper thin. And we promised ourselves — never again.
Right now, we’re preparing. We’re trying to buy as much as we can now, in bulk, to keep costs down and make sure we have what we need when times get even tougher.
But we can’t do this without you.
We need to raise $15,000 more to ensure we have the funds we need. That will secure hay through winter, cover vet visits and health checks, and fund the building of extra shelters for animals who don’t have enough natural cover.
If you’ve been thinking of donating, now is the time. Every single gift matters.
If you or your business would like to have a shelter erected in your name, a donation of $5,000 will do that — and we have two of these naming opportunities left.
Times are tough for everyone, but even the smallest contribution can help us provide sanctuary to an animal with no other safe place to turn. Your kindness has always been the lifeblood of this sanctuary, and together, we can continue giving these beautiful beings the lives they deserve.
With love, gratitude, and hope, Kate & James Co-founders, Little Oak Sanctuary
Our donors
M
Marie
donated
A$31.67
K
Kerry
donated
A$36.87
Thanks.
ST
Sue Thomas
donated
A$100
Hope you achieve your goal to feed and keep your beautiful animals warm and safe. Xx
GM
Gracie Marks
donated
A$31.72
sending you all lots of love🤍
AV
Joan’s Ark
donated
A$831.59
L
Lisa
donated
A$78.42
LP
Lisa Passmore
I truly love your work caring for all the beautiful animals you rescue. I hope this helps you to get through the harsh winter months ❣️❣️❣️🙏🙏🙏
RG
Rebecca Guseli
donated
A$625.16
Thank you for all your efforts in caring for our animal friends. You’re all hero’s xx
L
Leanne
donated
A$104.60
J
Joyce
donated
A$25
M
Morwenna
EH
Emma Holt
donated
A$52.55
SE
Sue Egan
donated
A$36.87
L
Liesa
I know it’s only a small contribution but I hope it helps!
M
Madeline
donated
A$104.39
BS
Bree Smith
donated
A$21.34
Sorry I couldn't give more
L
Linda
donated
A$104.63
Thank you so much for all that you do for your beautiful animals. xxx
P
Pam
donated
A$1,038.94
P
Anonymous
donated
A$1,038.94
ST
Sue Thomas
donated
A$100
Thank you k&J for all you do. Little bit of $ for beautiful Sunny too.
MM
Maryanne McKay
donated
A$260.12
TC
Teena Cooper
donated
A$52.44
M
Manu
donated
A$104.36
We really hope we can achieve the goal!
KL
Kerry Logan
donated
A$52.32
J
Jemma
donated
A$52.32
N
Anonymous
donated
A$76.77
CR
Christine Read
donated
A$78.22
Hope this little bit helps!
J
Jacqueline
donated
A$155.93
Always happy to donate to such a worthy cause! Good luck guys and thank you for all the love and care you show our deserving furry friends.
S
Steve
Bless you guys for all that you do for animals. Thank you so so much xx
CW
Clem Wong
donated
A$52.42
Thank you for all that you do FTAs