DonkeyArchie
Archie was one of the sanctuary’s first residents. He arrived at just one year old, alongside his brother, Ché. Spoilt from the very beginning and never shy about sharing his opinions, Archie is always the first to greet us each morning—his voice often waking the rest of the village. Since Ché passed away, Archie has…
GoatHoly
Holy was found in a ditch, close to death, after being attacked by dogs. The first weeks after her rescue were a rollercoaster — she couldn’t stand, couldn’t walk, and wouldn’t eat or drink on her own. The team spent several nights at the sanctuary by her side. After weeks of antibiotics, IV drips, and…
PigLuna
Luna’s rescue started with a neighbour’s question: would the sanctuary like to buy her young pig? Luna was seven months old, sick with something her owner couldn’t identify or treat. Riza doesn’t buy animals — paying for one life funds the suffering of the next. The answer was no. But the question had opened a…
GoatMerlin
Merlin was born at the sanctuary in February 2026, his mother, Margarida, arrived already pregnant. From the moment he entered the world, he faced challenges—suspected brain damage left him vulnerable, and his mother abandoned him almost immediately. But from his very first hours, our team stepped in to give him the care he desperately needed.…
SheepPetunia
Petunia was rescued in September 2025, along with her entire family. She’s the matriarch of the herd. She’s around 13 years old, and for her whole life she was used for lamb and sheep milk production. When she arrived, she was emaciated — carrying the marks of years of exploitation and the aches and pains…