The Little Life Sanctuary

07/06/2026

The shift supervisor was always pushing us to work harder at the working bee !

07/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped on the volunteer weekend. It has been a great success with many tasks achieved and lots of fun had. The cats helped where they could and were always available for pats when we needed a break. Here are a few photos that were taken by one of the volunteers.

11/05/2026

Eleanor and Luke
a happy ending story of a brother and sister reunited

One day, when I came home from work, I saw two tiny kittens sitting next to the concrete crossing of the creek. They were trembling with fear and hugging each other.
I stopped and very carefully tried to get closer, but they ran off into the tall tussocks of the paddock.

I talked to the farmer who owned the property and asked him if he knew about these kittens. He replied he would shoot cats. After a little discussion he agreed to let me try to trap them and even offered to help.

After a short while I was able to trap the little girl who I named Eleanor. She was tiny and very scared. The first picture showed her after she had started to relax a little. Over time Eleanor grew exceptionally long ear hairs, visible in the next picture of her taken this year. She is still a small girl.

I kept trying to trap her sibling, but there was nothing. Month after month nothing worked. I feared the worst; sadly, it is a very hostile environment for cats out here.

But then I saw him once darting into the tussocks near where I saw them the first time.

After more than two years I finally could trap her brother. He had survived and by that time he had grown almost twice her size. He has the same exceptionally long ear hairs as you can see in the pictures, I named him Luke. In the first picture he is supervising the construction of the cat lake and in the second he confesses that he needs another treat...

Both live now happily reunited here at the sanctuary and have become most affectionate. They always come for our regular walk along with their friends.

03/05/2026

Fundraiser at Bunnings Bonnyrigg

We are excited to share that we'll be partnering with a wonderful supporter and their family to host a fundraiser at Bunnings Bonnyrigg to help Little Life Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is dedicated to rescue and home abused, mistreated and vulnerable cats and kittens. It provides a safe, healing and loving environment where the cats can receive care, recover and be themselves.

Funds raised on the day will go to:
🐾 Food and everyday needs
🐾 Veterinary treatment and medical expenses
🐾 Rescue, healing and rehabilitation
🐾Continuing our mission to save more lives

Location: Bunnings Bonnyrigg
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: Starting at 8am

If you are in the area, come down, grab a sausage and support a great cause. Every bit of support helps us continue the work we do and create happy lives for these beautiful animals.

Thank you for being part of our community!

14/02/2026

There are plenty of beds at the Little Life Sanctuary but today everyone wants this one!!

08/02/2026

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/388047/new-solar-system-for-little-life-sanctuary

Hi, my name is Leigh and I am a supporter of Little Life Sanctuary. For the past few months I have been delivering donations from the Canberra region to Martin and all the beautiful cats he cares for.

29/01/2026

Every afternoon Martin does a boundary patrol to check the fences and structures on the sanctuary. A large group of cats likes to join, even some of the most elusive ones. Lovely how they can all come together and enjoy each other's company and their surroundings.

17/01/2026

All fixed. Thank you 🤩

16/01/2026

🙏🏻 Help needed this weekend 🙏🏻

The Sanctuary needs help to repair damage from the storm (see last post for details on the damage)

People who can assist getting up a ladder and moving things about.

All tools are ready, just need help.

Please comment if you can assist Martin and the cats 💖🌸