Big Give

Champion Stable Systems help fit-out the BAWCS Barn!

Following the construction of our new barn, Phase Two of our Build A Barn project is finally underway! BAWCS has received a very generous helping hand from our latest sponsor Champion Stable Systems with the supply and installation of two shiny new stables in our barn. We are so grateful for this support which will […]

Dog Walking

Big shout out to all our volunteers!

It’s National Volunteer Week from 9-15 May and all of the BAWCS animals want to say THANK YOU! BAWCS is currently ENTIRELY volunteer run and rely on the dedication of our volunteers, whether it be at our shelter looking after our cats, dogs and farm animals or fostering, dog walking, admin support, fundraising or transporting […]

Happy Aus Day

Phantom celebrates Australia Day!

BAWCS had a great day at the recent Australia Day Celebrations at Lake Weeroona, organised by the Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst. With over 140 market stalls and free entertainment, crowds of people took advantage of this great event and the equally great weather! Our star attraction was Phantom, our 19 year old miniature horse, […]

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Phantom makes friends at the Vegecareian Festival

With the clip clop of little hooves and a neigh to announce his arrival, Phantom made his debut at the Vegecareian Festival yesterday. The yearly event held at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion attracts crowds from all around the Bendigo region, many of whom met Phantom at our stall yesterday. Phantom is an 18 […]

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 […]