Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary is a place of solace for all farm pets in need. It serves as a lifeline for owners who are unable to provide for them into the future, however out of love for their farm pets, will fully sponsor their pets into our care. In some cases, we provide loving homes for these animals without requiring a long-term commitment. In such instances, our team endeavors to fundraise or find independent sponsors or on-site adopters. We are regularly approached to take in more animals but as a self funded, not-for-profit organization, its simply not possible to take them in without full sponsorship Please consider your farm pets long-term care, and understand that we are not taking in a pet for our good. Their care takes funding, time, sweat and tears, it's your peace of mind. What is that worth to you? Ways to support us and them Sponsors provide invaluable silent support, while adopters have the opportunity to cherish the experience of having a farm pet at Hidden Valley Farm, without the everyday worries of its care and full financial responsibilities. If you're eager to join our Hidden Valley family directly or remotely and contribute to our cause, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can also take the time to meet the pets under our care by scrolling down, where each one is presented along with their individual sponsorship or adoption needs. Each beloved animal is mostly listed in the order of their arrival. Some have since departed this world and hope to even better pastures?

Lilly

Lilly's privious owner reached out because Lilly did'nt, fit in with her herd. Sadly Lilly had been shifted on several occasions and we hope this move will be her last and she will be happy here? Time will tell? I sat with her on the journey after we managed to get a head collar on, for the first time and we already started to build trust. Follow Facebook to see her story and keep your fingers crossed for her success. Lilly needs sponsorship or onsight adoption if you would like to support her please get in touch. NEEDS SPONSORSHIP OR ONSITE ADOPTION

Edwin

Edwin is not a rescue kitten as such, although we do have many strays up here on the hill but we wanted to introduce him anyway. Edwin has joined the team to keep some of our other wee unwanted visitors at bay. He's proving to be quite the entertainer and loves his drives in the buggy up and down our farm drive. He is booked to visit the vet for all the necessary treatments and of course as responsible owners we wont be enabling him to make more kittens in the future. FULLY SPONSORED

Milly

Milly came to Hidden Valley Farm sanctuary as a much loved pet, sadly due to her human companions personal cercumstances Millys future was uncertain. Milly settled in well to the HV family and is quite the charector. She wasn't able to be sponsored, so there is an opening for someone who would like to be her sponsor or an onsite adopter. Please do get in touch SPONSORSHIP OR ONSITE ADOPTION REQUIRED

Ayla & Lilly

Ayla a 12 year old TB (Raced) and Lilly a 24 year old SB came together as long term paddock mates, due to no fault of their own. Their original owner still partly sponsored them but this is likely to stop for good reason. Lilly spent a year with us before sadly passing away from old age complications. If you would like to help secure Ayla a safe life long home please get in touch. Desperately need SPONSORSHIP or a new home

Tyla

Tyla came to HVF in March 2024 as her long term owner needed to go overseas for an undetermined time. Tyla is fully sponsored by her owner. She keeps full ownership and is able to follow her retirement, living as a herd on Takaka Hill. Tyla was living on the flat for several years and we noticed she didn’t have a lot of muscle, so we are all keen to see how this changes over the next few months. FULLY SPONSORED

nellie

Nellie born to Pixi and OBwan on 10th December 2023. Nellie from day one has been strong bright and curious. Nellie was nammed after a helpxchange visitor (seen in one of the images) who kept the farm running while we were away during the winter of 2023 due to family barievement in the UK. It was our way of saying thank you to our Swedish volunteer. Nellie (the person) return during the christmas holidays to see her name sake, falling in love of course and vowed to return. Please do get in touch Onsite adoption available

Jazz

Terri has known Jazz for many years, as she belonged to a friend. Her friends circumstance meant she could no longer care for Jazz, heart broken she handed her over to HVF for retirement. Terri promised never to rehome her. Jazz has recently been kindly part sponsored by Kate in Auckland.Jazz has a historic lung issue, which she manages to live with, without intervention at this stage. CAN YOU OFFER JAZZ ONSITE ADOPTION OR PART/JOINT SPONSORSHIP?

Russel

Russell was rescued by Terri many years ago, along with two other horses Pepe and Vicky, who have since sadly died. Russell hasn't been too fortunate in his life as he sufferes with laminitus, a very painful and frequently recurrent condition in horses. This condition affects the tissues in the hoof and can be debilitating. Since living at HVF his suffering has improved ten fold, due to the low sugar and roughage content in the grass and the hills keeping him strong. He is fully retired. Terri loves Russell so much. He is the boss gelding and loves his life on the farm.Russle-Bustle is Terri's life long friend and does not need sponsorship

BB

BB arrived named Tui but didn't seem to react to that name much, so gained a nick name that has since stuck, BB meaning Big Boss.BB was accompanied by Alan the Alpaca's and they remain best mate, always looking out for eachother.Because Terri has suffered with a bad back and is so busy, she hasn't been riding BB much, so would love to share BB with another lady ride Volunteer.She is a gentle ride. Please do get intouchFully sponsored but can be onsite adopted

Alan

Alan the alpaca arrived at Hidden Valley Farm with his bestie BB (Horse). They are inseparable. Alan is very shy but starting to come out of his shell. He loves his daily sliced Frasers Orchard apples from Terri and he loves that he can roam free on the farm. He's not so excited to be shawn LOL! Please do get in touchCan you offer Alan onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

derek

Terri found Derek as an abandoned lamb and took him home to warm up in front of the fire. Terri & Jim had only lived on the property for a few weeks, so it was a great opportunity to meet the neighbours. They took him back to where he came from but he kept returning, eventually it was decided he would stay on the farm to keep Babs company. They're now the best of friends.They love walks to eat the hedgerows, so if you come to visit the farm, you might be able to do that with them? Derek is featured in our first book. Please Please do get in touch Part sponsored by Christie SagarCan you offer Derek onsite adoption &/or Part sponsorship?

babs

Babs (Barrrr-bra) is an ex-dairy goat and became a pet to a lady in Richmond. Unfortunately she needed to move south and was unable to take Babs along. So Babs came and joined the Hidden Valley family.Babs has problems with her feet, they grew incorrectly but she manages well under duress of Terri's trimming treatments. Please do get in touchCan you offer Babs onsite adoption &/or part sponsorship? - Part sponsored by Christie Sagar

dutch

Dutch was hatched in an incubator and cared for by a family and their two children in the suburbs of Nelson, he had plenty of love but one day he found his voice and the neighbours weren't too happy about that, so Dutch and his girlfriend Dutchessn were happy to find freedom to crow on Hidden Valley Farm.He loves nothing more than a bit of human contact. Please Please do get in touchCan you offer Dutch sponsorship?

blue (big)

Meet Big Blue our magestic peacock, he parades around the Hidden Valley Farm making announcements to all the vally residence. He was placed with sponsorship here when his original owner noticed his girlfriend disappeared. Blue was mortified to be left alone so he joined our other peahens and has never been happier in the freedom of his farm lifestyle. He makes any grey day brighter. The peacock family continue to grow, he now has competition. Please do get in touchCan you offer peacocks sponsorship?.

pecker friends

  • Candy, Floss, Velvet, Clara, Miss Bell, Genevire and Hilary are an eclectic group of girls who came to us after their loving owner feared for their safety, with a recurring hawk visiting their property daily. The chooks moved lock stock and barrel to the farm with a generous ongoing sponsorship for their daily care and now live happily under the guard of Robroy the rooster, another resident of Petersville Farm Holidays Cottage. Sadly Candy died and their roost is named after her "Candy Coop"
  • Already sponsored.

PiggySue

Piggysue arrived in Jims arms, as a very young abondoned or lost piglett, off the Hidden Valley Farm. It is with great sadness that PiggySue passed away on 30th May 2024 due to natural causes. She is laid to rest in our sanctuary cemetery. Piggysue left some wee pigletts behind who will require sponsorship Can you offer Piggysues' pigletts a home or an onsite adoption or sponsorship?

abigail

It was always Terri's dream to rescue dairy calves. Gail arrived at only 5 days old with Stormy, another calf who sadly didn't make the traumer. Gail is now a paddock mate with an another rescue cow, Katie. Gail will grow and live here forever, she gave birth to her own calf in July 2024 who will stay with her while sharing the goodness of her milk with us too. Gail pays her own way?

lacy

Lacy isn't a full time resident of HVF but is very much part of our team. Lacy belongs to Claire Hutt, our sanctuary secrutery and very good friend and number one supporter of our work here. Lacy is a St Johns Therapy dog, working in the Motueka community. Lacy has regularly visited and holidays at the farm since she was a puppy, gaining confidence and learning the Green cross code. No sponsorship required

Tilly

Tilly is a boarder collie, bred to work on the farm. She has loads of instinct but much more a pet than a working dog. As she doesn't come off the farm, she can be a little nervous of new people. If you visit, just let her come to you and she will settle, give her a walk and she will be your best friend!.No sponsorship required

yoby

Terri & Jim rescued Yob from the streets of Christchurch. He has a big scar on his neck but this doesn't seem to bother him these days. He loves nothing more than running free and sitting in the driving seat of Jim's car. He is now very spoilt and is the best of friends with Tilly. You might hear him growl but its very superficial. No sponsorship required

zozzy

Terri & Jim previously owned Four Foot Lodge a boarding kennel and cattery. Zozzy's mum was put into their care for several months, while her family were overseas. However, when they left her they had no idea she was pregnant until Zozzy and his brothers and sisters arrived. All but Zozzy were rehomed, so he stayed. with Terri to catch mice, He is now very old and retired to the farm house. No sponsorship required

motley crew

Ducks & chooks come & go, it is hard to keep up with them all. Also several roosters and peacocks, all unwanted and some delivered by HAHU a national animal rescue group. They all have a free to roam home here but like all the animals need care and attention, feeding and shelter all of this adds up for their care & expenses, Please Please do get in touchCan you offer the motley Crew sponsorship? Petersville Girls are already fully sponsored.

marther & Sparta

Arthur and Marther are domesticated Muscovy ducks and arrived at Hidden Valley Farm as a couple sadly Arthur didn't survive the winter, leaving Marther heart broken, as it happened Sparta, a handsome young muscovy needed a new home and the rest is obvious. They just make everyone laugh, with their funny little waddles and personality.R.I.P Arthur & Marter. Please do get in touch

turkey crew

We have two male and two female turkeys, they used to live completely self sufficiant in the Hidden Valley. In the winter we shared a few treats, so they came back when we called them. They have now found their way out of the Hidden Valley and hang out with all our other residents. They are multiplying and we can let paids go to new vetted homes.Fully Sponsored

ashby

Ashby was purchased as a paddock mate for Russel when Terri first arrived at Hidden Valley Farm, from the first day she has been a hit with everyone, she loves attention and accepts babies on her back. She does get sun burn on her pink nose, so needs a little extra attention on sunny days. Can be ridden in hand Onsite adoption available.

obiwan

Obiwan was homed with us as a young entire stallion, We did the wise thing of getting him castrated on 30-05-24. OBiwan is one of the most curious ponies we have, he loves cuddles and has proved to be a perfect therapy pony for those who are nerves of horses. While here he has sired Nellie with Pixi before his castration. R.I.P 2024

forest

Forest firt arrived at Hidden valley Farm due to a sad situation of his owner having terminal cancer. We were able to fulfill her wish to keep them together in a forever situation. Forest is a very mischievious pony, always looking for something of interest. Terri often see's him winding up the other geldings. Having said that he loves attention and love. Please do get in touchCan you offer Forest onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

Sarg/Chief

Cheif is the roundest and very cutest of our ponies. He arrived with Bo when their long time home circumstance changed. Their owners couldn't bare to lose all contact with them or live with the horror of an uncertain future. They are delighted that they can stay together and run in a herd with other mini ponies. Cheif loves attention and is quite happy with small children on his back and their parents by their side.Can you offer Sarg onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

bo

Bo arrived with Cheif. She is probably the oldest pony here and has given years of love to children. She was reluctantly given up by her owners. however they knew she would be safe here. She doesn't like too much fussing but loves apple pieces and will ask for them by picking up her hoof. Please Can you offer Bo onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

zeb

Zebby is a stunning Mini Shetland Pony, however he has an unknown mix and is the largest of the shetlands. Zeb never fails to turn heads. He is strong willed and determined but has a very soft side to him too.Zeb was one of four minis who were handed over to HVF as their owner passed away. It was great to keep them all together, and their new life on the hills with rough tussock grass is perfect for a Shetland Pony to live a healthy and fun life. Please do get in touchCan you offer Zeb onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

rosie

Rosie is the daughter of Pixi and a pretty Appaloosa type. She is young and full of beans but needs some handling and training. She will be a lovely friend to someone.Rosie has since had a foal called Thor, sadly Thor had birth difficulties and had to be humainly put to sleep after 3 weeks of life. Rosie was deeply saddened but in wild lives, they grieve very differently to humans and is now settled back with her other pony friends. Thor was laid to rest in the Hidden Valley. (Dec 2023)Can you offer Rosie onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

pixi

Pixi is our smallest Mini Shetland Pony, we suspect she is a Dworf, which has effected her structure and teeth, which contributes to her packing food in her cheeks . A recent visit from the horse dentist removed two rotton teeth and attended to other urgent attention. She struggled to put on weight. She is now improving. Pixi has a big attitude for a small pony and is very sweet. (Mum to Rosie & Nellie) Help us fundraise for an oporation to help her food packing situation.Can you offer Pixi onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

little blue

Little Blue was given to us by a friend, who had too many. He competes with Big Blue and until he grows his fan of feathers he will be on the bottom of the pecking order. The farm is big enough to let them live independently. We have two Peahens too, which are quickly growing our numbers. Pairs can go to vetted new homesSponsorship welcome. Can you offer Little Blue sponsorship?

Dame Edna

Dame Edna, a characterful chook, joined us from a lady who had lost all her other hens and felt she would be better off with all our HV hens. She soon made her mark, with very vocal chatter much like her namesake. She is now well settled and enjoying life. Her owners purchased a book "Derek the Hungry Sheep" More photos to come Onsite adoption available

Gray Gray

Gray Gray, a lovely little bantam type chook joined us from a neighboring property. She lived alone and her previous owner felt she would enjoy life more with other hens. They bought our book "Derek the Hungry Sheep" to support our work in homing lost and needy farm pets. Here photos to come Onsite adoption available

Tuk Tuk

Tuk Tuk, a shaver chook, came with Tyla the horse, they had been friends for some time. Tuk Tuk was better placed with other chooks and settled in really well, loving apples from Frasers Orchard. Her owner dropped into Frasers Orchard on the way home and purchased our book "Derek the Hungry Sheep". Her photos to follow shortly onsite sponsorship needed