Save 17 Cats from Port Pirie’s Brutal Summers – Help Us Build Their Sanctuary
In Port Pirie’s scorching 45°C summers, stray cats face a deadly choice: seek shelter or perish from the heat. Right now, 17 stray cats (13 adults and 4 kittens) depend on us for survival, and we’re committed to giving them the safe, permanent home they desperately need.
Our Mission: $78,500 for a Complete Cat Sanctuary
We’re building a purpose-designed cat sanctuary with climate-controlled enclosures that can withstand South Australia’s extreme temperatures. This project isn’t just about rescue – it’s about creating a sustainable solution that breaks the cycle of unwanted litters while giving these cats a chance at forever homes.
Why These Costs Are Essential
Port Pirie’s brutal climate means basic shelters won’t work. Our cats need:
* Insulated, climate-resistant enclosures that maintain safe temperatures year-round
* Secure outdoor runs where cats can safely enjoy fresh air without escaping
* Professional installation to ensure structures survive extreme weather
* Complete veterinary care including desexing to prevent future overpopulation
How Your Donation Builds Their Sanctuary
Sanctuary Setup – $63,500:
Three insulated portable enclosures (climate-safe): $32,000
Cat-proof fencing for secure outdoor runs: $5,000
Rural delivery to Port Pirie: $6,000
Professional installation and anchoring: $6,000
Climate customisations (ventilation, security mesh): $3,000
Desexing 13 adults, vet checks, vaccinations: $6,000
Initial supplies (food, litter, bedding): $2,500
Rural logistics contingency: $2,500
Council fees and registration: $500
Six Months Operating Costs – $15,000:
Food, litter, veterinary care, utilities: $2,500/month
Your Impact:
$50: Feeds one cat for two months
$150: Covers complete vet care for one cat
$500: Funds desexing for two cats, preventing countless future litters
$1,000: Provides secure outdoor space where cats can safely play
$2,500: Covers all operating costs for one month
Our Promise to You
Every dollar goes directly to the cats. We’ll provide regular photo updates showing the sanctuary’s construction and the cats settling into their new home. Once established, this sanctuary will serve as a model for rural animal welfare, with potential for rehoming healthy cats to loving families.
These Cats Can’t Wait
Summer is coming, and makeshift shelters won’t protect them from 45°C heat. With your help, we can build something permanent – a sanctuary where these 17 cats can not just survive, but thrive.
Donate Now
Every donation brings us closer to breaking ground. Help us give these Port Pirie cats the sanctuary they deserve – before the next brutal summer arrives.
All funds tracked transparently. Charity registration pending sanctuary establishment.
Feed the Roos – Support Mid-North SA Kangaroo Sanctuaries
Australia’s iconic kangaroos face increasing challenges from habitat loss, drought, and climate extremes. In South Australia’s mid-north region, three dedicated kangaroo sanctuaries work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for injured and orphaned kangaroos – but rising feed costs threaten their ability to continue this vital work.
Our Mission: $30,000 for Six Months of Specialized Feed
We’re raising funds to provide six months of specialized kangaroo feed and supplements across three mid-north SA sanctuaries. This isn’t just about keeping animals fed – it’s about ensuring rescued joeys can grow strong, injured adults can recover, and these sanctuaries can focus on their rescue work instead of constantly fundraising for basic supplies.
Why Kangaroo Feed Costs So Much Kangaroos require specialized nutrition that standard livestock feed can’t provide:
- Species-specific pellets formulated for kangaroo digestive systems
- Protein supplements essential for growing joeys and recovering adults
- Mineral blocks to prevent nutritional deficiencies
- Hay and roughage suitable for kangaroo gut health
- Rural delivery costs to reach remote sanctuary locations
How Your Donation Feeds the Roos
Six Months Specialized Feed – $30,000:
- High-quality kangaroo pellets: $18,000 (6-8 tons monthly across three sites)
- Protein supplements and minerals: $6,000
- Specialized hay and roughage: $4,500
- Rural delivery to mid-north locations: $1,500
Based on current SA pricing for specialized feeds at $500-$800 per ton
Your Impact:
- $25: Provides pellets for one kangaroo for a week
- $100: Feeds one recovering adult for a month
- $250: Covers complete nutrition for a joey for two months
- $500: Supplies one sanctuary for a week
- $1,000: Provides specialized supplements for all three sanctuaries monthly
Why This Matters These three sanctuaries rescue kangaroos hit by vehicles, adults injured by fencing, and joeys orphaned when their mothers die from car accidents, shooting, or fence entanglement. Without proper nutrition, rescue efforts fail. Sick animals don’t recover. Orphaned joeys don’t develop properly. Your donation ensures that when these sanctuaries say “yes” to a rescue call, they have the resources to see it through.
Our Promise Every dollar goes directly to feed purchases. We’ll provide regular updates showing deliveries to each sanctuary and photos of the kangaroos your generosity is helping. These sanctuaries have been operating for years – your donation keeps their proven good work going.
The Roos Can’t Wait Feed costs don’t pause for fundraising. Right now, these sanctuaries are stretching budgets and using personal funds to keep their animals healthy. Six months of guaranteed feed means they can focus entirely on what they do best – saving kangaroos.
Donate Now
Help us keep South Australia’s mid-north kangaroo sanctuaries operational. Every donation feeds our iconic wildlife and supports the heroes working to protect them.
All funds distributed directly to participating sanctuaries. Charity registration pending.
