New Arrival!

 

It seems sweet Sophie had been carrying a very cute surprise these past months - welcome to the Valley baby Cosette! 

With her mum and aunts all carrying French names, it was only fitting that the tiny arrival’s name kept with her family’s theme. 

Cosette is already a favourite amongst her little herd, being tended by her mum and paddock aunts round the clock. 

Having a baby born into Sanctuary is always an exciting time, and watching her mum enjoy every minute of her newborn is lovely to watch.

Aunty Frisette making sure the new baby is well groomed.

Welcome Bluey and Rusty!

In early April we welcomed an adorable calf duo all the way from Manjimup! 

Bluey and Rusty, along with a group of other calves, were looking for new families since the dairy farm on which they were born did not wish to raise them. 

While their rescue is a small drop in the ocean of dairy orphans, we are so happy they found their way to the Valley. 

Both boys have experienced health challenges in their early days, and Bluey was the tiniest of the herd of babies. 

With veterinary support and lots of TLC, both boys are growing steadily and loving all the attention that Sanctuary life brings! Welcome Bluey and Rusty!

 

Morty the Calf

Susie, a friend of the Sanctuary, contacted us last month regarding a little bottle fed calf - Morty!   

Morty was born on an Angus beef farm in the southwest. He was a large baby, weighing in at over 45kg at birth, and as a result, presented with abnormal front knees. 

Fortunately, the farmer organised a vet to treat Morty’s legs, and his knees underwent corrective strapping. 

As Morty required many weeks of hand feeding, he was in need of a new family. 

After hearing his story, Susie soon had the sweet little calf on the road to a new life in the Valley! 

Morty’s legs are recovering well, and he is mastering both running and jumping. 

He loves chin scratches, licking hands and snuggling in his straw each night, and has the gentlest moo we’ve ever heard.   

Thank you Susie for coordinating Morty’s arrival -  he’s a very special grass puppy and wins every heart he meets!