Save 30 Rescued Cats — Help Us Build Their Sanctuary
What started as feeding a few strays has become a full-scale rescue operation. We’ve now caught and brought 20 cats inside our guesthouse to socialise them, with 10 more still living outside on our rural Warnertown property. That’s 30 cats depending on us for survival.
South Australia’s Mid North brings extreme conditions year-round — scorching 45°C summers and cold, wet winters. These cats need permanent, climate-safe shelter, not a makeshift arrangement in our guesthouse that was never designed for this.
Our Mission: $105,000 for a Complete Cat Sanctuary
We’re building a purpose-designed cat sanctuary with climate-controlled enclosures that can withstand South Australia’s temperature extremes. This 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.
Where We Are Now
Twenty cats are living in our guesthouse while we socialise them, learn their personalities, and prepare them for rehoming or permanent sanctuary life. Ten more remain outside, and we’re working to catch them. Food and litter costs alone are overwhelming, and we’ve lost the use of our guesthouse indefinitely.
Why These Costs Are Essential
With 30 cats and growing, basic shelters won’t cut it. Our cats need:
- Insulated, climate-resistant enclosures that maintain safe temperatures through 45°C summers and cold winters
- 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
- Ongoing food and litter for 30 cats — a cost that never stops
How Your Donation Builds Their Sanctuary
Sanctuary Setup — $78,000:
- Four insulated portable enclosures (climate-safe): $42,000
- Cat-proof fencing for secure outdoor runs: $6,000
- Rural delivery to Warnertown: $8,000
- Professional installation and anchoring: $7,000
- Climate customisations (ventilation, security mesh): $4,000
- Desexing, vet checks, vaccinations (30 cats): $14,000
- Initial supplies (food, litter, bedding): $4,000
- Rural logistics contingency: $3,000
- Council fees and registration: $1,000
Six Months Operating Costs — $27,000:
- Food, litter, veterinary care, utilities: $4,500/month
Your Impact:
- $50: Feeds one cat for one month
- $150: Covers complete vet care for one cat
- $500: Funds desexing for one cat, preventing countless future litters
- $1,000: Provides secure outdoor space where cats can safely play
- $4,500: Covers all operating costs for one month
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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 socialised cats to loving families.
These Cats Can’t Wait
We’re already at breaking point. Twenty cats in our guesthouse, ten more outside, food bills mounting daily, and summer will return before we know it. With your help, we can build something permanent — a sanctuary where these 30 cats can not just survive, but thrive.
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Every donation brings us closer to breaking ground. Help us give these cats the sanctuary they deserve.
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.
