Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm helping to raise funds for "A Better Life Animal Sanctuary' in York, Western Australia, to purchase replacement sheep shears.

A Better Life Animal Sanctuary care for over 100 abused, neglected or homeless farm animals, including 42 sheep. They rely on volunteers and donations to help feed and provide care for the resident animals and as a registered charity, all of their funds go back into their direct care and rehabilitation.

The 42 sheep that live on the property can be prone to fly strike and even though they are shorn by a professional shearer twice a year, the helpers at the Sanctuary need their own shears to shear the sheep's bums during winter to prevent fly strike, to help remove burrs, and to prevent wool blindness which happens to certain breeds of sheep. It's an important tool to maintain the health and happiness of the much loved resident sheep.

The existing shears were second hand, old and loud and have recently burnt out. Please consider donating, however small an amount, so they can purchase a shiny new pair and continue maintaining the harmony of the flock!

With great thanks,

Sarah