Christmas Hay Drive 2025

Summer is on the way, which means we need hay!

 

Last financial year the Valley’s feed bill was over $100K.

With more animals in need than ever before, your support this Christmas season would be so appreciated!

 

To donate, please visit:

https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/possumvalleyxmashay?l

Thank you again for your continued support.

Vegan Recipe - Grinch Coconut Shortbread Cookies

 

These Grinchy cookies are great for gifting (or nibbling yourself) in the lead up to Christmas.

Ingredients

- 1 cup of soft vegan butter substitute

- 2 vegan eggs made with Orgran Egg Replacer 

- 1/4 cup of icing sugar

- 1/2 cup of sugar

- pinch of salt

- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

- 1 tablespoon of cornflour

- 2 1/4 cups of plain flour 

- Green and yellow food colouring 

- Small red hearts (those used for decorating cakes). We used vegan 'Over the Top' brand 'Bling Red Hearts' available at Spotlight stores 

- Desiccated coconut 

Method

- Mix butter substitute and two sugars together in a bowl  (sift the icing sugar first) until they have a creamy consistency.

- Add the eggs, vanilla and salt and mix. 

- Then add the food colouring. Combining the yellow and green will make a brighter green, like the coat of the Grinch. Add colouring to the batter and stir until you reach the desired colour. If it is a little dark, don't worry as adding the flour will lighten the colour further.

-  Sift in the cornflour and flour. Stir well.

-  Prepare a baking tray with non stick paper. Make small balls of the green batter - approximately 4cm in size - and roll these in the dessicated coconut. As there is no rising agent in the recipe they will stay the same size. Flatten the balls on the tray and then add small red hearts. 

- Bake in an oven at 160 C for approximately 10 to 15 minutes or until the coconut begins to brown and the biscuits feel firm. The shortbread will harden as it cools.

 

 

 

Pear Tree Garden Party

On the 16th of November, Lyn and Michael kindly hosted the Valley’s first Garden Party. 

The weather was beautiful and sunny, the breeze was cool, and over 70 people came along to enjoy an afternoon of amazing food, music and surrounds, all while raising money for the animals.

‘The Summer Nights’ supplied the tunes, while the volunteers cooked up a storm, with culinary offerings including veggie rolls, Persian arancini, savoury tarts, slices, cakes and so much more. 

 

Stacey was on the flower stand, creating stunning native bouquets for sale throughout the afternoon, while Greet ran the merchandise and silent auction tables. 

 

Guests enjoyed the limitless food and drinks while relaxing under the shade of pear and plane trees.

It was a wonderful event raising over $7000 for the animals. Thanks to Lyn and Michael for opening their beautiful property to the party, the voli team and everyone who came along!

 

 

 

Event: 2026 Possum Valley Quiz Night

 

Come along for quiz night fun and frivolity for the animals! 

BYO cruelty free snacks or grab savoury and sweet snacks from our bake sale. 

Drinks will be available at our licensed baaaa. 

Check out the amazing silent auction, raffle items, table games and door prizes.

As a licensed event there is no BYO available. If drinking, please do so responsibly and be sure to arrange safe transport home.

Those under the age of 18 may participate in the quiz night with adult supervision. They will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcohol.

All funds raised go to helping the Valley continue to care for over 320 animals, while rescuing and rehoming many more.

For tickets, see: 

https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/possumvalleyanimalsanctuary

Spring in the Valley

 

Spring has arrived in the Valley, and despite the ongoing wintery conditions, the garden is springing to life! 

 

 

The possums have been loving the array of wattles and roses picked in the gardens, and the crab apples and Judas tree are filling the house paddock with masses of cheerful pink blossom. 

 

The Dutch iris and daisies at the entry gate are in full bloom and loving the late rains. 

The friendly local kangaroos have enjoyed nibbling Dad’s stunning red poppies,  there are plenty for everyone to share!

 

 

Millie Emu

 

Last month, after much planning and preparation, we collected Millie the emu from nearby Sawyers Valley. 

Millie had been rescued from a roadhouse property by a kind truck driver many years ago. She had suffered an eye injury from stick throwing locals, and seeing her distress, an arrangement was made for her to come to Perth. From the arid north she began a happy new life in the leafy hills. 

Time sadly never stops, and with the recent passing of her rescuer and her property being sold, Possum Valley was contacted to help Millie in her autumn years. 

Some of Millie's favourite foods.

With her favourite treats on hand, Millie was soon on her way to the Valley. 

Thanks to Yvonne and family for all your care of Millie - she has settled beautifully into Sanctuary life and is loving plenty of treats and attention.