Matilda and gang

As the movie said, “If you build it they will come”, and with no sanctuary for farm animals in our region in South Africa, the cows, sheep, goats, and pigs Roosevelt and Churchill seem to have been queuing up for a place in our fields of dreams! Matilda arrived with a motley crew of eight goats and two sheep all rescued from different abuses, many tethered barely able to move in the hot sun and the two sheep rescued en route to being killed at a political rally. The gang all move around together and Matilda – who loves being hand fed apples – watches over all the smaller animals very protectively. It’s quite a sight watching the gang all walking together led by ADIWS team member Sello up to the top of the Sanctuary and, especially, coming back with the goats and sheep all starting to skip and run as they get close to the habitat where they currently live.

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Festive fun for rescued big cats and other animals!

Our very best wishes for a Happy Holiday from all of us at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, with our grateful thanks for your support during 2023! At the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, our rescued lions, tigers, donkeys, goats, pigs, sheep, and cow are already into their presents.

Our big cat residents at ADIWS enjoy large natural habitats where they can explore, stalk, chase small wildlife, sleep, or play but like all cats, they love anything interesting and new, especially new toys!

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards their festive treats, you can see here:

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