Merry Christmas from Possum Valley

 

We would like to wish all of our Valley supporters a very Merry Christmas!

The days leading up to Christmas this year were hectic and hot, and some unexpected goodbyes have been tough on morale at this time of year. As always, amongst the challenging times have shone some very kind hearts, and a special thanks goes out to Yas and Jade for helping a newborn lamb find safety late on Christmas Eve, while Mark collected a new little ewe, Eve, from the pound. Little Eve is suspected to have fallen from a sheep carrier and found herself living life roadside until captured. She’s scared, skittish and currently quite inconsolable, but thankfully appears uninjured. While Eve is still overwhelmed with all she’s been through, we hope time and TLC will bring her comfort.

The Valley Volunteers

 

Even with all the busyness this time of year brings, we did manage to brave the hot conditions for a lovely volunteer morning tea with Anne’s famous fruit mince pies and Helen’s cute sugar sheep biscuits! Some of the flock got into the Christmas spirit, sporting their little antlers, and Fiona kitten enjoyed her first Sanctuary Christmas (especially the shiny baubles on the tree!).

Christmas is a time of hope, and we are thankful for everyone who makes a difference to the little lives that otherwise would fall under the radar. Christmas wishes to all the kind hearts out there - we couldn’t do it without you.

 

Vegan & Gluten Free Recipe - Santa's Whiskers Cookies

 

This sweet Christmas treat can be made with extra ingredients, such as chopped nuts, if you prefer a crunch. You can also drizzle with melted white vegan chocolate.

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup of butter substitute - softened

- 2/3 cup of sugar

- The equivalent of 2 eggs made with egg replacer. We used Orgran brand

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla

- 3 cups of gluten free flour. We made our cookies with Coles 'I'm Free From' brand flour. You may need a little more or less flour depending on the gluten free flour you choose. Use 2 cups of everyday plain flour if you are not requiring a gluten free cookie

- 1/4 teaspoon of salt

- 3/4 cup of finely chopped glace cherries, or, we used one 150g bag

- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

- 1 cup of shredded coconut

Method:

- Cream the butter and sugar using electric beaters.

- Add the egg replacer and vanilla and beat until combined.

- Add the baking powder and salt and mix.

- Now add the flour and stir in after each cup.

- Stir through the chopped glace cherries and nuts if you decide to include them.

- The batter will be a little sticky but should be able to be manipulated with your hands. Drop balls of the mix into a dish of the shredded coconut and roll them around. Place on a lined baking tray and press down. Sprinkle a little more coconut on the top of each cookie.

-  Bake at 180C for approximately 12 to 15 minutes until the shredded coconut browns a little.

- When cooled, you can drizzle with white chocolate or enjoy 'Santa's Whiskers' as they are.

 

Event - Christmas Night at Bunnings Ellenbrook

5 to 8 pm on Thursday 5th December

 

at Bunnings Ellenbrook store

Join PVAS at Bunnings Ellenbrook - your one stop Christmas Shop for delicious baked goodies, Christmas treats, gifts, great merch and so much more! 

All funds raised help our animal rescue mission!

 

New Arrival - Marnie Cat

 

Volunteer Chloe wears two animal helping hats, assisting at the Cat Haven on days she is not at the Sanctuary.  Chloe fosters adult cats in need at her home, recently taking in a one year old tabby cat, Marnie, who had kittens after being collected from the streets. 

Surprisingly, despite her self sufficient past life, Marnie is very comfortable around people, loving belly rubs and purring in approval at attention from her new human friends.  

With many cat agencies overwhelmed with animals at the moment, and given we had said goodbye to two beloved felines earlier in the year, we felt it was time to adopt another kitty in need. In late October we applied to adopt Marnie as a Sanctuary house cat to be friends with current house feline, Fluffy cat. Marnie has been with us for three weeks and settling in well. 

Marnie loves it when someone is working from home, sitting close and enjoying plenty of pats. She loves to look out the window, play with her toy mouse, and most of all, cardboard boxes!