Bandicoots in the Valley

 

In addition to possums, bandicoots, also known as quenda, are another native mammal commonly found in the Valley. These sweet little brown marsupials love the Sanctuary gardens, fossicking for earthworms and other insects, as well as snacking on vegetables and grains fed out to the Sanctuary residents. 

 

We are very careful to contain the Sanctuary dogs and cats to keep the resident quenda safe, and have planted plenty of low growing native shrubs to provide safe hiding spots for the growing quenda community.  

 

Farewell Nimby

 

On October 14, baby Nimbus, or little Nimby to all who loved him, crossed the rainbow bridge after an epic battle. Nimby fought a bone infection, overcame a leg amputation, and battled through chronic health issues, but despite numerous tests and treatments, his vets had no diagnosis for his declining health.

Nimby loved sleeping in the bed, driving in the car, and most of all, endless cuddles. He won an RSPCA award and had never looked so proud, and stole so many hearts along the way.

Heartbroken isn’t enough to describe losing Nimby. After months of love and care and worry, to be left with nothing but thousands of dollars of vet bills and no answers is hard.

Nimbus - you are forever loved little man - your inspirational spirit will never be forgotten, and you have surely shown the world that you, and your sheep kin, are more than ‘farm’ animals.

Rest well baby boy, we will miss you forever.

PVAS 2022 Spring Fair Thank You!

A very big thank you to everyone who supported our first Spring Fair! We raised a grand total of $6600 which is an amazing effort!

We are so appreciative of everyone who volunteered, baked, shopped, donated, ate, sang and spent - it was a huge success! 

  

Don't forget to mark our Christmas Twilight Markets in your diary!