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Get “behind” our BAWCS Beasties!

Have you visited our NEW online shop, featuring our Hand Knitted Beasties? Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or a special friend for yourself, BAWCS Beasties are exclusive to BAWCS and have been lovingly hand made by our skilled volunteers in Bendigo, Victoria. Just like the animals in our care, each Beastie is unique, […]

Mogg

In Memory of Mogg

Late last year a very special girl came into our lives. Our sweet Mogg, with her endearing little half ear and cute little kitty chirps. Originally, a “community cat”, a change of circumstances meant her future was uncertain as the care she had been receiving was not going to be available any longer. She immediately […]

Trailer kits on arrival

Trailer Kits – Way to go Neo!

Back in February this year, we received a call for help from a local trailer business, after they discovered four tiny kittens hidden inside a camper trailer which had been delivered from their Melbourne warehouse. At just 2 weeks of age and without their mother, they were in desperate need of help to survive, so […]

Truffelina Cute

Tiny trotters, tiny tail and tiny snout…

.…you’d be smitten without a doubt! When our piglet Truffelina recently arrived at the BAWCS Shelter, we were instantly in love with this special little girl. Originally living on a farm, her owners relocated and Truffelina’s future was looking very bleak! A compassionate friend took her in temporarily, realising that her residential property was not […]

Abbey and Bella feeding

Happy days for BAWCS Bobby’s

Who has lovely long lashes and pokes out their tongue when they’re hungry? Abbey and Bella of course! And these girls sure have won our hearts since we were asked to take on two “bobby calves” late last year. The term “bobby calves” refers to newborn calves that are less than 30 days old, which […]

Willy diagnosed 2

What’s wrong with Willy?

After noticing that Willy had lost weight, it was off to the vet for a health check. A blood test was taken and it was suspected to be Pancreatitis. He began to respond well to medication and a change of diet but he suddenly dropped weight again and stopped eating. So, he once again returned […]