Established in late 2017, our entirely volunteer-run rescue sanctuary is a 130-acre coastal paradise just north of Byron Bay, Australia.

At our sanctuary by the sea, we provide a safe haven for all sorts of rescued farmed animals to rehabilitate with love, compassion and the best possible care so that they can go on to live out their days in peace and kindness, free from harm or exploitation.

In addition to caring for our permanent residents, our ongoing rescue efforts include providing emergency accommodation, foster care, and the rehabilitation and rehoming of neglected, abused, unwanted, and abandoned individuals into carefully vetted adoptive families.

We are a registered Australian charity and we do not receive any government assistance so we rely on donations to keep our gates open. As we are a 100% volunteer-operated rescue organisation, we have no staff costs (and no admin costs) so every single dollar of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to animals in need. 

Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we inspire compassion and respect for all living beings. By fostering meaningful connections between people and animals—through ethical events and experiences, social media, community enrichment, and on-site accommodation—we aim to raise awareness about the realities faced by farmed animals and the importance of animal rights.

We welcome visitors to The Owl & The PussyCat! There are always plenty of furry and feathered friends waiting for you, so be sure to plan a visit soon by emailing visit@owlandpussycat.org.au or reaching out via our social media pages.