Iris

The princess

I am the priness of the property. I lurk around where there is food and pets available. I love children and my 4 stables whom I call my home during the day. And lay in the straw in each and every stable. I will bring my caretakers the odd bird just as a token of appreciation 

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Cats have the ability to reduce stress, offer companionship, heal with purrs, and offer their services as therapy animals makes them the ideal champions for mental health. So next time your cat rubs its body against you, give her a loving pat and thank her for her role in helping your mental health stay positive.

Susie

Silkie / Therapy animal

This is Susie and Magic our therapy team enjoying each others company. Susie is always ready for a quiet cuddle or a hang out with her best friend Magic!

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Studies show that chickens are very empathetic. They can detect different emotions, such as grief, and respond accordingly. Chickens are therefore great companions whose presence can help those prone to anxiety feel calmer and more at peace.

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Dutch

Newest recruit

Hello I am Dutch,
I am WRRC-Ltd newest recruit. 4 months old and incredebly sweet. I listen well, I try to jump up at people to greet them, but getting better at not doing that. So when I hear DOWN, I will stay down…most of the times. I am a bearded collie cross American bull breed of some sort. I will be the one to great you at the driveway and let you know you are welcome!
Hope to meet you soon!

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It’s no secret that pets can contribute to your happiness. Studies show that dogs reduce stress, anxiety and depression; ease loneliness; encourage exercise and improve your overall health. For example, people with dogs tend to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to develop heart disease.

Helen

Silky / Therapy animal

Our other little snuggle bug Helen who can always be found next to her best friend Susie! She loves spending time with our staff on their breaks and snuggling into your lap with Pom Pom pats!

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Studies show that chickens are very empathetic. They can detect different emotions, such as grief, and respond accordingly. Chickens are therefore great companions whose presence can help those prone to anxiety feel calmer and more at peace.

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Poppy

Silkie / Therapy animal

Our bossy girl Poppy is all sass and is always up for a good chat about her day. She will always let you know aaalll the coop drama and is the Queen of the roost!

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Studies show that chickens are very empathetic. They can detect different emotions, such as grief, and respond accordingly. Chickens are therefore great companions whose presence can help those prone to anxiety feel calmer and more at peace.

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Bobby

Master of the tackshed

Hello all, I’m Bob,

I was born in 2009, my mother, the original Waimak cat Lucy, I was born to a litter of kittens whom all found their forever homes except my sister blossom, the only fluffy kitten out of all of us, sadly blossom was struck by a car, but she did however leave a kitten, iris, my niece, she is still on the farm today. I hung around the farm for most of my youth, but than got a taste for the wild, for many years I lived in the bush, I survived well on a diet of rabbit and was fixed as a youngin, so no issues there.. occasionally coming home when the mighty Waimak was in flood, but many years past and I did not return making everyone believe I was gone for good but in March 2019 I returned home. Now days I spend my days lounging around in the tack room reminding everyone who is boss, swiping at the staff when they don’t give me enough attention… Or too much and demanding food, life is pretty good 😊