BIG NEWS - Cranky's FARM is undertaking a massive

Water Infrastructure Security Campaign!

Please check out our Chuffed campaign information at http://chuffed.org/project/crankys-farm-water

Donations can also be made via:

• Our website by hitting the big purple Donate button
• PayPal @ info@crankysfarm.org.au
• Direct Deposit:
  • BSB: 848799
  • Account No: 123797384
  • Name: Cranky's FARM

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RAFFLE - Week end getaway (for 4 people)

Tickets $2 each - Drawn 31/8/19

UPDATE:  The raffle has been drawn and the winner notified.  Winning ticket number was ORANGE 083!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, we managed to raise $1000.00 towards putting food in the Cranky residents bellies.

We are raffling a fully paid night for 4 people at the beautiful, tranquil Cosy Cabin Farmstay (not the bad kind) at Cedar Creek.  Extra people charged at $25 per person - up to 9 guests in total.

Accommodation available:

• Luxury Treehouse Bedroom nestled 7m up a silky oak tree right next to the main accommodation. This bedroom boasts its own private balcony. Perfect for 2 people.
• Self contained 7m x 5m room.  This room has 1 set of single double bunks and 1 single loft bed with newly added double bed underneath - 1 made up trundle mattress with all inclusive bedding, two large lounge chairs that also can be used as single beds or put together to make one large double bed.  The room has a new shower and kitchenette with a separate toilet.

Features:

• Large outdoor spa perfect for the cooler nights. Crank the temperature up to 35 and enjoy the beautiful clear night under the stars.
• Large screen TV.  Hard drive containing half a terabyte of movies and TV series.
• Board games in the room along with a surround sound system.
• Room is fully carpeted, situated 3 metres from the main house by decks but is fully private surrounded but full length heavy curtains.
• Fully functioning out-door kitchen which includes a pizza oven, cooktop, sink and large fridge.
• There is a BBQ for your convenience.
• Also on the deck is an outdoor hot coal fireplace which can be cooked on as well.
• Pool table, table tennis, dart board, trampoline, air hockey table, camp-fire area, sporting gear and a large front area of the property, perfect for the kids to run free.
• Vegan breakfast provided.

Explore the beautiful Mt Tamborine area or just sit back, relax and unwind.  Read a book or watch a movie, the choice is yours and you can do it in the beautiful surrounds of Cedar Creek.

Get your tickets here:

RAFFLE – WEEK END GET AWAY – CEDAR CREEK – TICKETS ONLY $2 EACH

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Cranky's FARM OPEN DAY!!!

If you missed out on attending our very first Open Day on 25 May, don't fear,

we will be having another this year, hopefully some time in October!

This Open Day was a massive success and we believe that everyone enjoyed the day, visitors, Cranky's crew and the residents.  We were super proud of how confident and calm the residents were faced with more people than they have ever seen in their lives.

Personally, I want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who helped out on the day and especially to my wonderful children (Maddy, Jake, Courtney and Bailey) and our fabulous Cranky's FARM Board members Patrick and Amber who stepped up and took care of all the food and merchandise sales.  I also want to thank everyone who provided us with delicious sweets to sell to raise funds and to Steve and Judy for letting us borrow their generator and for all the help they give us.

I would also love to thank Rob Rhodes for coming to entertain our visitors.  His performance was wonderful on the day and his ongoing support is very much appreciated.  If you haven't had the privilege being entertained by Rob check our his Face Book page @ http://www.facebook.com/robrhodesband.

Lastly, our day would not have been anywhere near as successful without the generous donations of Syndian Natural Food Products and the Gold Coast Bakery.

http://www.syndian.com.au/

http://www.goldcoastbakeries.com.au/

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Where to find a Cranky's FARM stall

If you are interested in finding out more about Cranky's FARM, making a donation in person, purchasing some of our unique merchandise or just want to meet some Cranky's FARM team members you can find us at the following awesome upcoming vegan events:

• Brisbane Vegan Expo (19 -20 October 2019) - This year's expo promises to be amazing.  There will be speakers and exhibitors showcasing vegan products and services including clothing, skin care, healthcare, well-being, food, beverages, bags, household goods and so much more!  You can find the event and get tickets @ http://www.facebook.com/events/705250669870419/

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LATEST RESCUES

29 March 2019 - Moose

Moose arrived on Friday, 29 March 2019.  After spending 24 hours in our holding pen, greeting everyone through the safety of the fence he was very ready to be released on Saturday afternoon.  Upon being let our there was lots of running and jumping and mooing.  He caused quite a stir.  He has fitted in very well.  He is a very confident young man, has already made friends and has even managed to put Hannah in her place.  He is very social and is already firmly a Cranky's herd member.

29 September 2018 - Fifteen

Fifteen arrived on Saturday.  He was an absolute gentleman; patient and respectful.  He spent the night in our holding pen and was let out to mingle the next day.  He politely greeted every one of his new family and was accepted with very little fuss.  Fifteen is a Drought Master steer who weights in excess of a tonne, yet he is one of our most gentle residents.

13 September 2018 - Bruno, Brad and Stuart

Bruno and Stuart are two eleven month old Angus x Hereford steers who were, along with Brad the Bradford steer, destined to be sold, slaughtered and stored.  Thanks to the commitment of the community to help us care for these three gorgeous boys they will be arriving to start their new lives on Saturday, 13 September.  We cannot wait to meet and fall in love with them.  **UPDATE** Bradley, Bruno and Stuart arrived safely on Saturday, 20 October 2018 and are currently settling in with their new family.  All three are very sweet and gentle.  Not having lived on properties with trees and rocks they are enjoying exploring their new home.

14 September 2018 - Millie, Mac, Nelly and Annie

Millie, Mac, Nelly and Annie are four goats who are in need of a forever home.  They are due to arrive at Cranky's on Sunday, 14 September 2018, however, we are yet to secure sponsorship for their monthly feeding costs.  It is only with community support that we are able to commit to further rescues as to rescue more animals without being able to guarantee their future care would put them and our current residents in danger.  If you are able to commit to a monthly donation of even just $5 to help cover the costs of feeding either Millie, Mac, Nelly or Annie please click on the "Sponsor Me" button at the bottom of their individual page/s.  **UPDATE** Nelly, Annie, Millie and Mac arrived safely on Saturday, 20 October 2018.  They are all adorable, very affectionate and happy.  Not having lived on a property with many trees or boulders they seem to be having lots of fun acting like goats up on the rocks.

10 November 2018 - Carl, Murray and Norman

Carl, Norman and Murray are three 1 year old dairy steers.  Deemed waste products of the dairy industry they were taken from their mothers at only days old and trucked to the cattle sales.  They were purchased by people wanting to protect them and have been cared for since.  Unfortunately, circumstances have changed and they require a new home.  **UPDATE** Carl, Norman and Murray arrived at Cranky's FARM safely and are now 100% part of the Cranky's family.  Although they have integrated well into the larger herd they still stick together and we are very happy we were able to offer them a home where they will remain together as brothers. 

Bambi, Bobby and Thelma

Thelma is an 8 year old ex-dairy cow who couldn't keep up with the required amount of milk production.  Bambi and Bobby are two four year old dairy steers.  All three were rescued from the dairy industry and have been loved and cared for.  Unfortunately, due to a change in circumstances these three are seeking a new home. **UPDATE** Thankfully, we were able to find a wonderful, new forever home for these three beautiful souls.  They will be spending the rest of their lives in the lush Byron Bay where they will be lavished with love.

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You can now sponsor your very own Cranky's FARM resident!

Sponsoring an animal is the very best way you can help support our sanctuary.

Regular monthly donations help us to budget for present and future events.

Knowing how much we have coming in each month gives us the confidence to be able to save more lives.

One off donations are great but sponsorship is totally awesome!

Thanks to our amazing supporters all the residents at Cranky's have at least one sponsor.

If you can spare even $5.00 a month please consider sponsoring a Cranky's FARM resident.

As well as being great for the animals sponsorship also has some added bonuses for the sponsors.

When you sponsor a Cranky's FARM resident you will receive:

• A sponsorship certificate;
• Exclusive access to photos of your sponsored animal that only other sponsors get to see;
• Our heart-felt appreciation; and
• Free access to visit your sponsored animal at Cranky's FARM

Sponsors who are able to give $50.00 or more per month also receive:

• A unique canvas of their sponsored animal;
• A secret Christmas present from the sponsored animal; and
• Two free overnight stays per year at Cranky's FARM in our cabin style accommodation

If you would like to sponsor a Cranky's FARM resident just go to the animals page, click on the animal you want to sponsor and then click on the "Sponsor Me" button at the bottom of their bio.