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Meet Dr Delavan, the future Vegan Vet
Happily Heifer After is an approved placement for Veterinary students at the University of Queensland. Janelle, spent 2 weeks here with...
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Jul 19, 20234 min read


Once seen as commodities, now loved family members
Moby and Captain were rescued back in 2019 as one of 100+ Bobby calves we have rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed over the years. These...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read


“That though the heart is breaking, happiness can exist in a moment”-Zora Neale Hurston
5 years ago I (Michelle) connected with a kindred spirit online, Kerri. Kerri had recently moved from Brisbane city to Warwick, and gone...
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Jun 29, 20233 min read


Harriet's Story: Rescued from slaughter ready for her forever home
Destined for slaughter, Harriet was mistreated and misunderstood. This beautiful girl has finished her rehabilitation and is now ready...
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May 31, 20233 min read


Recipe: Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
Have a sweet tooth? Love cupcakes? Our Volunteer and Board Member Bec shares her Vegan Vanilla Cupcake recipe, it’s a crowd favourite!...
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May 31, 20231 min read


Blue's Bucket List - Making the Most of Every Day
Living life to the fullest with Blue on his Bucket List Adventure! Ten weeks ago Blue received a terminal cancer diagnosis, and we were...
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May 31, 20232 min read


Dorothy and Maple ... and then along came Oak
In January 2023, we were contacted about a blind 10-month-old lamb. She was not coping in a large flock, and her owner did not have the...
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May 18, 20233 min read


Frida the Fighter
It’s coming up to Frida’s Rescu-versary. 12 months ago this little lady won our hearts, as she fought to live when the odds were...
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May 18, 20233 min read


Blue's Story
Written by Michelle, Founder of Happily Heifer After Sanctuary On my very first rescue over 4 years ago, I was helping a friend rescue 50...
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Apr 30, 20234 min read


Save the planet, and save lives!
Jess and Hallie from Channel 7 Weekender visited us to see how our we've benefited from being involved in the Containers for Change...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read


Recipe: Cheeze Scones
Soft and fluffy on the inside with a cheeze crust, delicious! Jan's pumpkin scone recipe was such a hit, here is the savory version. This...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read


In Memory of Elroy
Mischievous, energetic, funny and gentle, our beautiful Elroy will be so missed. George and Elroy were rescued during the cold of winter...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read


Meet Jasmine
"Hey, I’m Jas! I am the Assistant Sanctuary Manager here at Happily Heifer After. Part of what I do is help manage the day-to-day needs...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read


Recipe: Armenian Nutmeg Cake
There were some pretty great things that came out of the 80’s and this cake must be one of them! The bottom layer is a dense, heavily...
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Mar 31, 20231 min read


In memory of Carl & Ralph
This is a hard one to write. Both Carl and Ralph’s health has been declining over the last few months. Last week Carl had 3 seizures....
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Mar 31, 20231 min read


Meet Kerrith
Meet one of our amazing volunteers and Happily Heifer After Board member – Kerrith! “I am one of the 'oldies' of the volunteers - in...
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Mar 31, 20232 min read


Looking for love: Shady, Oscar and Fender
Shady, Oscar and Fender are looking for their forever homes These little characters need a home and a flock to call their own. Shady is...
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Mar 31, 20232 min read


Saving 120 lives
In March, we saved 120 battery hens from slaughter. They are now safe, loved, and enjoying life with their new families. Let’s take you...
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Mar 31, 20234 min read


Do you have room in your coop and your heart?
Battery hens are one of the most mistreated animals on the planet. They are forced into cages about the size of an A4 piece of paper....
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Feb 28, 20233 min read


Recipe: Lemon Yogurt Cake
When life gives you lemons, make lemon yogurt cake! All vegan, all delicious, it’s simply the zest! Morning tea at the sanctuary on the...
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Feb 28, 20232 min read
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