LATEST NEWS
NEW ETSY STORE SUPPORTING CRANKY'S FARM
Eye Pin Jewelry, a new store on Etsy selling hand made, unique, polymer clay jewelry is donating a percentage of any profit made from the sale of their items to Cranky's FARM.
Please check out their store here: Eye Pin Jewelry Etsy Store
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What you can expect in the newsletter:
- The latest Cranky's FARM news
- Details of upcoming Cranky's FARM events
- Read about the featured Cranky's FARM resident in the Resident Spotlight section
- Details of out latest fund raising campaign
- Information about how you can further support Cranky's FARM
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Where to find a Cranky's FARM stall
Due to COVID-19 we will not be attending any public events until further notice!
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 Markets - West End - Cnr Boundary Rd and Russell St - 9am - 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
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LATEST RESCUES
20 April 2020
We are so happy to announce that the following three sweethearts have been saved from the cattle sales and will be coming to live at Cranky's FARM within the next two weeks:
Fiona - We are very excited to welcome Fiona as she is the biological sister of our beloved current resident, Bradley
Jimmy - Born at the same feed lot as Bruno and Stuart, we are so much looking forward to meeting and caring for Jimmy.
Justin - Justin was a last minute rescue, with his place at Cranky's secured literally minutes before he was due to get on the truck!
10 April 2020
Sonny arrived at Cranky's on Friday, 10 April 2020.
He is a 4 year old, de-sexed male pig. Sonny was bred and sold as a miniature by a breeder on the Sunshine Coast. Unfortunately, he hasn't stayed as small as advertised and constantly escapes his enclosure putting both himself and some of his human family in danger.
We were asked to take Sonny or he faced being euthanised so we agreed.
Sonny, so far, seems to be loving his new home. He has explored, played, wallowed and slept. He met all the other Cranky residents on Saturday afternoon and did so with confidence and good manners. He wasn't scared of anyone, on the contrary, he seems to want to be friends with everyone!
3 April 2020
Obie and Nero, arrived safety at their new forever home, Head Over Hooves Farm Haven on Thursday, 2 April 2020. These two dairy steers were rescued directly from a dairy at only days old and were cared for until they were around 14 months old. Unfortunately, they could not stay where they were due to the ill health of their carer and faced being sent to slaughter. Thankfully, they are now safe.
1 March 2020
Roger, the 2 year old Saddleback pig was successfully delivered to his new forever home on Sunday, 1 March 2020.
Roger went from living in a small enclosure with no grass or shelter to a large paddock type enclosure with grass everywhere, a house built just for him, toys, a sandpit and people who love him.
Roger – REHOMED
25 October 2019 - Freckles and Bill
Freckles arrived with his friend, Bill (below) on Friday 25 October 2019. Together they spent 24 hours in our holding pen being sniffed and snorted at by the current Cranky residents. Freckles, although only 8 months and significantly smaller than Bill showed signs of being the dominant steer in the yard that first night, however, upon being let out the following day it appeared Freckles realised just how small he really is.
He followed Bill around (which was cute) and Bill didn't lead him astray. Immediately, they fitted right in with their new family, waiting their turn at the feeders and following the herd down to get a drink at the trough.
Thank you so much to Bill and Freckles sponsors and to everyone who shared their rescue posts. The have now started their new life, safe from exploitation and a premature demise thanks to you all!
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.
MEET CRANKY
"He would change our lives forever"
Cranky arrived at our property with two other dairy steers in February 2010. They had spent the first three months of their lives as part of a mobile petting zoo. Unfortunately, what people don’t realise, just like we didn’t, the lives of the cute baby animals they pat and cuddle at petting zoos are typically short lived.
THE RESIDENTS
CRANKY'S FARM SHINANIGANS
Roger – REHOMED
Roger the 2 year old Saddleback arrived at his new home on Sunday, the 1st of March. He went from a small enclosure with no grass or shelter to a wonderful new home with lots of grass, a house built just for him, plenty of things to amuse him and people who love him.
2018/2019 Financial Statement and Annual Report
Below is the link to our 2018/2019 Financial Statement. Cranky’s FARM 18/19 Financial Report Below is the link to our 2018/2019 Annual Report. Cranky’s FARM 18/19 Annual Report
SOLO PLAYS BALL
Solo, rescued only a few months ago from filthy, cramped conditions is loving life. He is playful and very talkative and we think he just loves this ball.
JACKY STEALS MY HAT
Why Jack, you have many others things to take and tear up, why my good hat? Donkey’s are quite hilarious; mischievous, clever, stubborn and very affectionate.
The gorgeous Gaby in her new home
Gaby is one of our successfully rehomed animals. She had lived her whole life at a property near Toowoomba where her person loved her very much. Unfortunately, due to drought and a change in her personal circumstances, Gaby’s person was unable to continue to care for her. Gaby had been a breeding cow and her…
Can you help us save Max and Slim
**URGENT SPECIAL NEEDS HORSE RESCUE** SPONSORS DESPERATELY NEEDED Time is quickly running out for Max and Slim. These two beautiful boys are facing imminent euthanasia, POSSIBLY AS SOON AS THIS COMING WEEKEND (23/24 November), unless we can raise enough monthly sponsorship to care for them. Unfortunately, they are both somewhat special needs horses who require…
How much hay did the Cranky residents eat this week!??!
The answer is 2.2 tons!!! This week we bought the residents 3 large square bales of oaten hay at a cost of $380 each ($1,140). These bales each weigh approximately 700kg and we spread it between 6 different feeders. We thought maybe the residents wouldn’t be able to get through this amount of hay in…
Brisbane South Side Rescue
Potentially over 150 farm animals will need a new forever home in late November We were recently approached about a property on the south side of Brisbane where over 150 farm animals; including pigs, sheep, goats, geese, ducks, chickens and turkeys may have been abandoned. We visited the property to find the animals in a…
Freckles Enjoying His First Cranky Meal
Freckles’ enjoying his very first meal at Cranky’s. I made a point of sitting in the holding pen with Bill and Freckles, talking softly to them and assuring them that their new life was going to be full and free and full of love.
Bill and Freckles Arrive at Cranky’s
On the 25th of November Bill the jersey steer and Freckles the speckled park steer arrived at Cranky’s. Bill was the first to jump off the truck to freedom and, whilst Freckles’ dismount wouldn’t have won him any medals at the Olympics, he also jumped enthusiastically into his new life.