Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary At Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary, we offer a place of solace for farm pets in need. We provide peace of mind for owners who, out of love, want to ensure their animals are cared for into the future but can no longer provide for them themselves. When full sponsorship is arranged, animals come into our care where they are safe, cherished, and given the opportunity to thrive. In some cases, we find loving homes for animals without requiring a long-term commitment from their former owners. In these situations, our team works hard to fundraise, connect with independent sponsors, or place the animals with on-site adopters. We are often approached to take in more animals, but as a self-funded, not-for-profit sanctuary, this is only possible when sponsorship is secured. The truth is that animal care requires more than goodwill—it demands funds, time, energy, and dedication. For many owners, the gift of knowing their animals are safe and loved is priceless. Every donation—large or small—goes directly toward the care of our sanctuary animals. General Donations BNZ - Hidden Valley Sanctuary: 02-0108-0103351-004 (Ref: Name and Email) Join our Supporters’ Club (from $3 per month) BNZ - Hidden Valley Sanctuar: 02-0108-0103351-006 Picture Book Project Donations - Funds help us create and publish fundraising picture books, with all profits going back to the sanctuary. BNZ - Hidden Valley Sanctuary: 02-0108-0103351-003 (Ref: Name and Email) Sponsors provide invaluable, support behind the scenes, while adopters enjoy the joy of sharing life with a farm pet at Hidden Valley—without the full financial or daily responsibilities of care. If you’d like to join our Hidden Valley family, whether directly or remotely, we’d love to hear from you. We need help with fundraisind, Club Membership promotions and management, Social Media help. Meet Our Animals Each animal at the sanctuary has their own story and journey. Many are available for sponsorship or adoption, and you can meet them by scrolling down this page. Some have even left us for greener pastures, but their memory and spirit remain part of Hidden Valley forever. Contact Us sadly, we can not accept new animals to the sanctuary due to rising costs, limited funds, and space. However, if you are looking for a home for your farm pet, please get in touch—we may be able to help connect you with a suitable option.

Pippi

Pipi is a typical example of a hand reared goat, who grew up and took over her owners lives and heart. It became apparent she needed to reintigrate into farm life where home comforts where still available. Follow Facebook to see her story. Spider works for her own keep and does not need sponsorship

Spider

Spider is a stunning little tortoise shell farm yard cat, who joined us with one job: to manage the vermin. Her sweet character captures everyone's heart. Follow Facebook to see her story. Spider works for her own keep and does not need sponsorship

Denis

Denis born to Libby and Alan arrived in the early hours on a very wet day. what joy he bough us for the short time he was with us Follow Facebook R.I.P little man. get in touch.

Liby

Libby's previous owner reached out because Libby didn't, fit in with her herd. Sadly, Libby 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. Libby 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 was 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 was unable to secure them a safe forever home. Lilly spent a year with us before sadly passing away from old age complications. Ayla continued life in the valley, with her new friends, until she tragically lost her footing and fell to her death. Lilly and Ayla spirits live on in our minds and as spirits of the hills. - R.I.P together

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 named, 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 bereavement 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 Nellie is now sponsored by her name sake from Sweden

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 her inseparable paddock mate Alan the Alpaca's and they remain best mate, always looking out for each other.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 in touchSponsorship needed or 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 Can you offer Derek onsite adoption &/or 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 sponsorship?

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 with his girlfriend Duchess were delighted 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

  • Hidden Valley Farm has had an ongoing cry of help to take in chooks and roosters. Some have been generously sponsored, others on occasion just left at the gate. Here are some of our chook family who love to entertain our holiday makers.
  • sponsorship always welcomed.

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 other rescue cows, Katie, Sharon and Racal Gail will grow and live here forever, providing milk for some Takaka valley families. 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. Sadly passed away in 2024. R.I.P little man

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? The Hamlet Girls are already fully sponsored.

marther & Sparta

Arthur and Mather are domesticated Muscovy ducks and arrived at Hidden Valley Farm as a couple sadly, Arthur didn't survive the winter, leaving Mather 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. Mather sadly passed away too, leaving Sparta and her duckling SamR.I.P Arthur & Mather. Please do get in touch

turkey crew

We have two male and two female turkeys, they used to live completely self-sufficient 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 go some goto 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. Currently pregnant and the foal will be fully sponsored by Claire Hutt. 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

Sarg, as we call him, 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. In her old age she struggles with anxiety Can you offer Bo onsite adoption &/or sponsorship?

zeb

Zebby is a stunning Mini Shetland Pony, however he is 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. They are visited by relatives. Please do get in touch if you can 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 Dwarf, which has affected her structure and teeth, which contributes to her packing food in her cheeks . A recent visit from the horse dentist removed two rotten teeth and attended to other urgent issues. 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 operation 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
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