Where Pigs Fly

WHERE PIGS FLY IS A RESCUE SANCTUARY DEDICATED TO THE SHELTER AND CARE OF FARMED ANIMALS IN NEED. LOCATED IN THE LOWER HUNTER VALLEY, CLOSE TO SYDNEY, WE ARE A NON-PROFIT, REGISTERED CHARITY.

Our Mission

Driven by a simple philosophy that all animals should be treated with compassion and respect, our mission is two-fold. At the core is our hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect. We are also committed to education. We passionately believe knowledge is the power to change the way our society views and treats farmed animals.

Rescue

We rescue farmed animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect. The animals enjoy 100 acres of open pasture, receive emergency and long-

term care, enjoy human and animal companionship and are forever safe from exploitation. They are free to be themselves and live the life every farmed animal deserves – free from harm and suffering.

Educate

Visitors to the sanctuary can come face-to-face with the animals, most only know as food. Here you can give a belly rub to a pig, hug a friendly

cow or get nuzzled by sheep. You will see their individuality, their joy of life, intelligence and strong family bonds. Visitors, for the first time, get to see that farmed animals are no different to the cats and dogs that share our homes.

Inspire

Our animals are ambassadors for the millions of farmed animals who have no voice. Their unique, individual stories raise awareness of

their sentience and highlight the suffering that continues unabated in animal agricultural industries. We hope their stories will inspire change in the roles we play, and can play, in the lives of farmed animals.

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FLOWER
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FLOWER

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Date
29 November 2018
Rescued November 2017 Flower was abandoned in an inner Sydney park, with her wings cut horrifically short. Flower was alone, unable to fly and extremely vulnerable to predators. Luckily, she […]
GARY
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GARY

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Date
21 March 2017
Rescued October 2018 Gary was abandoned at a salesyard at just a few hours old. His mother had been sold and he was left behind all alone. Luckily, a kind-hearted […]
VALENTINE
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VALENTINE

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Date
1 February 2019
Rescued February 2015 Valentine was rescued from a dairy farm at just three days old. As a male calf or “bobby calf”, Valentine is considered waste by the dairy industry. […]
BUNCE
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BUNCE

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Date
29 November 2018
Rescued December 2016 Bunce was one of eight turkeys rescued from a factory farm. From a one-day-old chick, Bunce lived in a huge windowless shed with 30,000 other turkeys. Crowded […]

Latest News

New dates for Open Days – make the connection

6 June 2019

Just announced. Two new open days – Sunday 13 October and Sunday 8 December. Meet the animals, hear their stories. People connecting with farmed animals is at the heart of the sanctuary’s mission. Visitors to the sanctuary can come face-to-face with the animals, most only know as food. Here you can give a belly rub to a pig, hug a friendly cow or get nuzzled by sheep. You will see their individuality, their joy of life, intelligence and strong family bonds. Visitors, for the first time, get to see that farmed animals are no different to the cats and dogs that share our homes. A profound, life-changing experience for many. #maketheconnection https://youtu.be/dMI36u2foUs