FAR Residents

Sweety Pregnant Sweety was part of an Angus beef herd when she was rounded up for slaughter at the farm that she had been living at. She and Precious were unable to fit onto the truck, so rather than pay for another truck to come out the farmer gave them way – which led them […]

Sam was born on December 30, 2013. Whole we don’t allow breeding at the sanctuary, Sam’s mom came to us already pregnant and we were delighted to welcome this little baby to the world. Sam is an Angus calf. Angus cattle are typically used in Australia for the production of steaks. Of course little Sam […]

Thank you to all who attended our Christmas lunch for the pigs. [youtube id=”2r3wCR_6jKM”]

Many of you may have been watching brave Holly as she took control of her disability and charged down the hill to the dam where she could be comfortable and able-bodied. Sadly the loss of spinal function in a pig often affects more than the legs and this was sadly the case with Holly. Unfortunately […]

[youtube id=”C9AaeOry_9I”] Jasmine arrived on the 4th October 2013. We don’t know exactly what happened in Jasmine’s case. Indeed, her mother may have died during child birth. At just 1 day old, Jasmine was being hunted by an eagle and her chances were very slim. It is quite possible that Jasmine was born at a […]

Mary’s Story Update | Mary’s Photo Gallery | There really is something about Mary. She is such a special and placid old lady that all of the visitors to the farm love to pat and hug her, while we tell them about cows in the dairy and meat industries. Sadly, Mary has Cushings disease. While this shouldn’t […]

Arnold 2 year old Arnold was rescued with his mother and Grandma. He is an Angus steer that was born free and will never have to face the horrors of the meat industry. Arnold likes to play with Ferdinand and Sam, and in summer he enjoys playing by the dam so that when things get too […]

From Starving Kid to Strong and Sassy FAR Founder Brad holding Lucy when she was rescued Lucy was rescued on 7th January 2013. Lucy’s short life has been a rollercoaster of tragedy and adventure, and her story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Just a week or two after being born into a wild goat herd, […]

Ferdinand wandered off the street into a Brisbane area council animal control shelter when he was barely three months old. Under-fed and clearly uncared for, shelter staff immediately took to his quiet nature, love of affection and general cuteness. Over two and a half years shelter staff bravely fought off management who were trying to […]