Edgar's Mission in Lancefield | Animal shelter

Edgar's Mission

Locality: Lancefield

Phone: +61 408 397 301

Address: 81 Bridies Lane 3435 Lancefield, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.edgarsmission.org.au/

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25.01.2022 When kindness found Princess, all her dreams came true... Together we truly have the power to create a future that is kind to all kinds and it comes down to the choices we each make every single day. "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

24.01.2022 This video will make you cry tears of joy. Meet Try this is her story of hope, resilience and courage. On the 30th of October 2018, kind hearts united to try and save the life of a downed ewe. What seemed an almost insurmountable task was made possible simply because people tried. Try’s story serves to remind us that the everyday choices we make have the power to make a difference, what that difference will be you will never know unless you try. ... If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?

23.01.2022 Valentino being a rooster isn’t always something to crow about Despite his dashingly handsome good looks and equally impressive vocal talent, sadly not everyone was appreciative of dear little Valentino. But thankfully for him, someone was, in the form a kindly vet nurse. And desperate was the plea from the vet clinic where little Valentino was set to take his last crow. Every day, every single darn day, our emails, text messages and phone calls are filled with request...Continue reading

22.01.2022 We guaranteed this video will be the cutest thing you see all day!! #ThrowbackThursday to Cookie the piglet eating a strawberry. This is sanctuary! If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?

22.01.2022 Live at Edgar’s Mission!! Giving Tuesday Update

19.01.2022 Lady Samantha survivor The Oxford Dictionary defines a survivor as a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died and a person who copes well with difficulties in their life. We here at Edgar’s Mission, in extending that personhood to all sentient animals emotional beings capable of pleasure and pain see survivors in many forms, often covered in fur, feathers or fleece. And it is to a little fleece-covered l...amb this survivor story relates. Found by a kindly farmer, the little abandoned and disabled lamb was lovingly taken in. On arriving at Edgar’s Mission, it was quickly determined that Lady Samantha’s woes extended beyond her numb and lifeless back leg that she pitifully dragged behind her, and had dragged so long that a large wound had formed. Whether her compromised leg had resulted from the congenital abnormality of her spine or as a result of an injury, we have been unable to ascertain, save knowing the leg had to be amputated for Lady Samantha to have a decent chance at a life worth living. Animals such as Lady Samantha, with the challenges they present, provide us with opportunities: opportunities not only for veterinary science to surmount, but for our compassion as well. For in caring for the meek, the most vulnerable and least heard, with no agenda or personal gain to be had, we can daily become better versions of ourselves. From the frightened and limping little soul who entered our world 28 days ago, to the curious and bright survivor we see before us right now, Lady Samantha reminds us that in the smallest of forms rests the biggest of wills, as she stoically zooms about on her three remaining legs as if life has always been this way. She is indeed a survivor a survivor who has beaten the odds not once (in being born disabled), or twice (in being abandoned) but thrice (for emerging triumphant through surgery to remove her crippled leg). But the lessons for our kind are bigger than the story just told, for when we train our hearts and our eyes on the lives of animals, through witnessing their suffering and pain we can recognise we are a part of something bigger. And with this comes the unique and beautiful chance to make things right, beyond healing their world. For we can take the greatest of steps to heal our fractured relationship with the animal kingdom and get us back on track where we need to be. And in doing so, maybe, just maybe, we can survive too, for in exercising our compassion, mercy and kindness we will find that the greatness of humanity rests within us all. It is there for the taking and right now that is what our shared world needs more than anything. #survivor #unity #oneworld #kindness If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?

18.01.2022 Boots can’t keep the smile off his face!! We have hit our Giving Tuesday target and it is all thanks to YOU. From liking and sharing our posts, to donating, we have surpassed our target of $54,000!! With still several hours to go before the sun goes down on this Giving Tuesday, all donations received from here on in will go towards helping provide lives truly worth living for yet another month for our animal friends. ... Thank you SO much.

15.01.2022 Start each day with a smile, positive thoughts and a grateful heart! Cecil wanted to let you know he can assist with making you smile. "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

15.01.2022 Live at Edgar’s Mission for #GivingTuesday www.givesotheycanlive.com.au

12.01.2022 So this is Christmas Yes, this truly is Christmas. Now we know for many that the mere mention of the word Christmas conjures up images of fun, frivolity, family, and friends. Of tinsel, mistletoe, and lovingly wrapped and brightly colored gifts. Of the birth of baby Jesus and the nativity scene. Yet for us here at Edgar’s Mission our visions of Christmas go beyond this worldwide cultural event that has sadly morphed into a commercial phenomenon. Stopping then at a sweet...-faced and gracefully ageing little Suffolk ewe who unwrapped herself into our hearts and arms in the Christmas of 2012. Whilst her story for us commenced in a country pound in NSW, her life before that had eked out on a sheep farm, beginning some three years earlier. But just what happened in between we do not know, although a rather large basketball sized swelling in her stomach that had gone untreated for some time told that love and good care were not well known to her. And although this was a pound generally reserved for cats and dogs, and sheep were considered livestock whose only purpose was to be converted into deadstock, kindness here knew no bounds or species. And so, a chain of events was set in place to make this time of the year something to truly remember for Christmas. We cannot lie. That massive swelling, which at first glance we thought was a tumour, did not bode well for a long life and we feared that Christmas may not get to see her first one with us by her side. Yet painstaking, delicate, and skilled surgery, begged to differ as the driving force of Christmas’s massive hernia was put back in its rightful place. And as history now joyfully tells has remained there ever since. In the years that have followed Christmas has well written herself into our hearts, minds, and affections. She is indeed a sheepish little lady who relishes in the simple pleasures of life - a kindly word (sheep really do have a keen ear, the mere tone of the human voice conveying a wealth of knowledge about who we are and whether we should be trusted), a gentle hand (especially if it comes with a wheetbix treat, although it doesn’t always have to), and a picturesque sunset (yes, sheep too delight in the wonders of nature) - reminding us that sharing compassion with animals only makes us better human beings. That, and that the greatest gift we can give at Christmas (or in fact any time of the year) is kindness. . "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

10.01.2022 A fighting chance Just over a year ago, Edgar’s Mission extended a fighting chance to seven roosters seized sometime earlier by the RSPCA from a cockfighting ring. With wattles, combs and ear lobes recovering from the crude razor blade assualt that had seen these delicate extremities callously and unhygienically severed from the hapless animals* in preparedness for the ring, ours was not a species that should have been endeared to them. And yet somehow we were. It ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Happy 3 year Arrival anniversary Georgie Girl! This is her incredible rescue story Hey there Georgie Girl.... The call came in late one night, as a member of the public relayed having only moments earlier come across a sheep in the middle of the road. Believing the hopelessly crippled animal had been hit by a car, they desperately sought our assist. ... Heading off into the dark of night, armed only with a flashlight and kindness, we nervously drove, turning down country road after country road. Just when we were starting to question our sanity, we spied the hapless animal, head peeping up amongst the long grass on the verge of the road. Indeed, her leg was a mess and in no way would it assist the freshly shorn ewe to flee. With little light to assist, it was into the van with Georgie Girl and back to the sanctuary for a more thorough assessment. Our first priority was to stabilise the terrified animal enough to get her through the night, while having a rudimentary assessment of the damage. Given that the deep laceration of her hind leg had already been flystruck, it appeared the injury had at least a 24-hour head start. With no broken bones apparent and no soreness of her pelvis or femur, the chances of the culprit being an encounter with a motor vehicle greatly diminished. The answer all too soon was revealed as a reckless and careless incision made by the shearer as she had been shorn. With her Achilles tendon damaged, the total loss of use of Georgie Girl’s left hind leg soon followed, and our only course of action to restore some functionality to the limb lay in the surgical procedure called arthrodesis*. Whilst we knew surgically we could repair the damage to Georgie Girl’s leg, we were greatly concerned we may not be able to restore her spirits. She was after all a flock sheep, whose only encounters with humans to date had not come bound in kindness. Although not eating out of our hand or letting her guard down, Georgie Girl proved incredibly resilient and more than comfortable with her situation and confinement. She curiously peered over her stall to check on our movements and developed a liking for Weet-Bix treats; she stood so patiently and calm whilst her dressings were changed....and now three years later walks fancy-free with her sheepy pals a new Georgie Girl. *Arthrodesis is the artificial fusion of a joint. If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others why wouldn’t we?

07.01.2022 Morning folks! Please enjoy this list of things that make me happy: Zoomies Leaning on humans for pats Pam ... Being an ambassador for kindness Babysitting lambs My wonderful friends on the internets Kyle Getting attention for rolling on my back Kind humans Napping on my chair When the humans hype me up Getting carried over deep puddles (to keep my paws dry) I hope these things make you happy too! Happy Ruby Tuesday! "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

07.01.2022 Sophie loves chin scratches! P.S How adorable are her little teeth?! "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

07.01.2022 Who’s your doppelgänger? Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? They say that each one of us has a twin somewhere out there in the world. But what if your twin is of another species? Meet our very own Roo Jackman, a doppelgänger for his namesake, Hugh Jackman’s, physical appearance as Wolverine in 20th Century Fox’s superhero film series X-Men.... And in a case of life intimating art, our Roo Jackman is a bit of a superhero himself when it comes to protecting his ladies. He is chivalrous to a fault, even taking on roosters several times his own size (although we do wish he would not give dear Red Baron such a hard time and actually pick on someone his own size!), and ever at the ready to defend the honour of his harem. His harem consists of the very pretty little twin Wyandotte bantam sisters, Amethyst and Topaz, big little Sing Sing (although she is actually a he as a result of spontaneous sex reversal*) and Spice Mummy (the most ancient of our hens, so old we feel she could be carbon dated!!). Roo Jackman is indeed a plucky and sprightly little lad who delights in darting hither and thither at the speed of light. With such a turn of speed, he could in fact too be a doppelgänger for Flash Gordon. But superheroes and doppelgängers aside, all little Roo Jackman and his friends really want is to be seen as just that, friends and not food surely not too much to ask for, regardless of what, or whom, one looks like? *Spontaneous sex reversal is a most interesting phenomenon. It can result when the bird experiences some type of trauma, illness or accident in their life. But before we get that far, some Chicken Basics 101: A hen is born with two gonads, pretty much like we humans. However, only one is functional, the left ovary. It is this ovary that grows and develops, producing all the necessary oestrogen for egg-laying. Should the bird be subject to a traumatic event (for example, a predator attack on her flock), succumb to an illness (such as cancer that impacts the ovary) or endure an accident (resulting in damage to the ovary), the left ovary ceases to function, causing oestrogen levels to drop critically low, resulting in a rise in the testosterone levels. This activates the dormant right gonad, which is now known as an ovotestis. This organ has even been shown to produce sperm! With the ability to produce eggs no more, the animal will physically take on the male attributes of the species. Characteristically a larger comb, longer wattles and spurs will grow; they will even attempt to mate with other hens and male-patterned plumage will develop, along with the ability to crow. The latter is often the tell-tale sign a new doppelgänger has emerged! "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

04.01.2022 Happy Giving Tuesday! Just over 17 years ago when a gentle and humble pig tugged my heart in a direction I could never have imagined, little was the idea that Edgar’s Mission would grow into the impactful, thought-provoking, life-changing and much-loved sanctuary it is today. I often have to pinch myself when I read heart-warming emails, view inspirational stories about Edgar’s Mission in magazines, hear of life-changing transformations because of the influence of our w...ork, and above all else, witness the impact that kindness has had on the rescued animals who pass through our sanctuary gates. It is never lost on me that this ground-breaking work is only possible because of kind hearts such as yours. And so today, I ask if you can please help us to keep the momentum going and support our Giving Tuesday appeal. Large or small, your help will make the world of difference because together we can achieve so much. Our target this year is $54,000. You may be surprised to know that this is the cost of just one month’s animal care here at Edgar’s Mission, along with everything that goes into keeping our sanctuary ship shape and safe. From sunscreen for our piggies, arthritis support for our ageing sheep, treat balls for our chickens and everything in between, your tax-deductible donation will ensure we leave no hay bale unturned to give our residents every opportunity to live their best life. If you have already shown your financial support for Edgar’s Mission, my sincere thanks indeed you’re awesome! And if you are not in a position to do so during these challenging times, still know we love and value your support. Please do check back with us throughout the day on Facebook and Instagram as I am really looking forward to showing you just how your giving is ensuring they are living their best lives possible! As always, bless your kind heart and have an awesome day. #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayAUS #MyGivingStory

04.01.2022 Live for Giving Tuesday!! If you can help us, please visit www.givesotheycanlive.com.au... Thank you SO much!

04.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS We are thrilled to announce that our Kindness Community Vegan Cookbook is now officially published and available in Kmart, BigW, Target and independent bookshops around the country! Packed with 125 delicious cruelty-free recipes this is the recipe book you need! From heart-warming soups and bowls that nourish the soul, to cheesy bakes and mind-blowing curries that feed a crowd, this cookbook has something for everyone. There are tasty quick fixes for lu...nches and weeknights, clever ways to veganise classic dishes, and sweet treats to share with loved ones. Plus a heap of information for living a plant-based life, including vegan hacks, super substitutes and pantry essentials. Grab your copy today from your favourite book shop or order online at www.kindness.cooking P.S. They make great Christmas gifts too! "If you could eat delicious food without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

03.01.2022 Cutest pumpkin in the patch! #ThrowbackThursday to when Thumbelina found where we were stashing the pumpkins. Happy almost-Halloween folks! "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

01.01.2022 Welcome to Edgar's Mission where there are no tricks, only treats!! Please raise your hand if you think this is the cutest bunch of trick-or-treaters you've ever seen...Happy Halloween! Pam, Leo, Tim Tam & Milly ... "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others... why wouldn't we?"

01.01.2022 Pigs, Peace and Pumpkins, what more could you ask for! Happy Halloween folks! If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?

01.01.2022 A mothers love will never end. It is there from beginning to end. Did you know that cows have strong maternal bonds and are caring, loving parents?! When allowed, a mother cow may nurse her calf for as long as three years. The mother-child bond continues after weaning; mothers and their children remain close to each other for life (just like Clarabelle and Valentine). Clarabelle is one of many dairy cows who was impregnated only to have her babies taken away from ...her shortly after birth. However, Clarabelle has every reason to be happy today, as a couple of months after arriving at Edgar’s Mission in 2014, Clarabelle gave birth to her sweet darling, Valentine. But, unlike the countless times she would have given birth to only have her babies taken away, this time Clarabelle stays with her beautiful baby forever. Valentine and her mum, Clarabelle. "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"