If you buy any of these items, please come back to this list and click the "Reserve" link to mark which item(s) you purchased. This will help ensure that Big Sky Sanctuary Inc does not get duplicate gifts.
Water brush for piggies in summer
We just saw these in a Super Cheap Auto store and thought they'd be a great way to keep the pigs cool in summer, whilst also giving them a back scratch/scrub. They attach to a hose and water comes out at the brush end. We reckon the pigs will love it!
Advocate for Dogs 10-25kg (Red) - ADVOCATE
There are three resident dogs at Big Sky and it's expensive to keep on top of parasites. You can buy this online at Aussie Vet Products (the cheapest online pet supplies store) and put our address for delivery.
Advantage for Cats Over 4kg (Purple) - ADVANTAGE
There are six resident cats at Big Sky, which works out to A LOT of money on parasite control! You can purchase this stuff online from Aussie Vet Products (the cheapest online pet supplies store we've found) and put our address for delivery.
AXIOM 1200D R/S DARK BLUE CHECK 300gm PADDOCK HORSE RUG
These rugs are good quality and cheap for the hores. It gets very cold up here in winter and these are essential to keep the horses warm. These can be purchased on the Ridelo website and you can put our address for delivery.
New /or Used Timber or Railway Sleepers
We are always building animal shelters/enclosures and sheds from second hand materials. Save it from going in landfill and email us at bigskysanctuaryinc@gmail.com if you have any used timber to donate :)
Cetrigen Spray Trigger Pack - 500mL - VIRBAC
We use Cetrigen antiseptic spray whenever a resident cuts themselves to kill any germs that can cause an infection
Filta-Bac - CEVA
We go through heaps of these tubs, which is essential in summer as it is used as a sun protection like zinc cream for the pigs
Evo Tubtrug Dripfeed
Our homemade pig toys are easily demolished, but these ones have been tested by pigs at other sanctuaries and apparently withstand the force of a pig's strong jaw
Used Pallets (Any size)
Free from places like Bunnings, we often use pallets to build fences and shelters. If you are able to pick some up and bring them to the sanctuary, get in contact :) bigskysanctuaryinc@gmail.com
Used Corrugated Iron Sheets (Any Size)
Always needed! Used for roofing animal shelters. Have you got these lying around the backyard? Seen them in a skip, or maybe at the local tipshop? Please email us at bigskysanctuaryinc@gmail.com :)
Energizer Max 6v Lantern Battery
We use Foxlights to deter foxes from where the chickens, geese and ducks sleep at night. They need new batteries about every 6 months and more frequently in winter when the nights are longer. Call Bunnings Warragul to pay by phone and we'll pick them up!
Oates 600mm Medium Stiffness Outdoor Broom
The pigs love a scratch but their coarse hair makes it difficult for our human hands. A stiff brush like this one is their favourite way of getting a back scratch. Have you got one lying around at home that you dont use anymore?
Trojan Long Fibreglass Handle Garden Spade
We have discovered since starting a sanctuary that one can never have too many spades! Handy for everyday work (picking up poo) to our monthly working bees when our volunteers get their hands dirty. We will happily take any second hand tools like spades
Fiskars Powerarc Snip
Tin snips are an essential tool for cutting iron sheets which we use for roofing on shelters. This is a good quality pair which is neccessary when you are essentially cutting through metal with a pair of scissors ;)
