Urgent Appeal: A Second Pair of Hands

Support the People Behind Wigglestail

Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary is home to over 140 rescued animals — including dogs, pigs, cats, goats, sheep, horses, and a donkey. Every single one has a story. Every single one relies on us to feel safe, fed, and cared for.

But the truth is: this sanctuary is being held up by a tiny team that’s stretched to the limit.

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The People Holding It All Together

• Sofia keeps everything running behind the scenes — from adoptions and vet coordination to admin, fundraising, and communication.
• Kent helps with rescues, building, transport, and emergencies — and feeds the farm animals twice a day. On Jenny’s two days off, he covers the entire sanctuary alone.
• Jenny is on-site five days a week and handles the day-to-day animal care: feeding, cleaning, medical treatments, socialisation, emergencies, and more. She does it with heart and grit — but she’s only one person, and the load is immense.

There are no backup staff. No second shift. No safety net.

They are all doing too much.
And they are all just one crisis away from burnout.

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We’re Trying to Build a Team Around Them

This summer, we’re fundraising to hire a full-time animal carer – an extra pair of hands — someone who can step in, help with daily care, and give the core team the breathing room they urgently need.

But this is just the first step.

We’re also working to:

1. Hire a full-time animal carer to support Jenny now and through the autumn.
2. Hire a part-time animal carer to support Kent with maintenance, transport, and emergency response.
3. Invite more reliable, long-term volunteers by updating facilities and creating better structures to support people who can stay for at least two weeks — the kind of help that makes a real difference.

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The Situation Is Serious

Right now, we’re caring for over 140 animals:
around 56 dogs, 16 cats, 50 pigs, 13 goats, 13 sheep, 2 horses, and one strong-willed donkey.

Each one needs daily feeding, clean water, medical attention, and a safe environment. That means:

• Checking and refilling water bowls every 2–3 hours in the summer heat
• Cleaning, lifting, repairing, and responding to unexpected needs
• Managing behaviour, trauma recovery, and medical routines
• And keeping everyone cool, calm, and safe — day after day

The animals depend on a very small number of people showing up consistently, no matter how hot or tired they are. And that’s becoming harder to sustain.

This isn’t just about being busy — it’s about reaching a point where the current team can’t keep doing it alone without burning out.

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🐾 How You Can Help

We’re calling this what it is: an urgent appeal.

If you care about the animals here — the dogs, the pigs, the cats, the donkey — this is a moment to step in.

The best way to support this effort is through our Ko-fi campaign:

💛 Donate via Ko-fi →

If you prefer to give by bank transfer, MBWay, or PayPal, you’ll find all the options here:

💛 Other Ways to Donate →

We’re not asking for luxury. We’re asking for stability.
So no one burns out. So no animal suffers.
So Wigglestail can keep doing what it does best — quietly, steadily saving lives.

🎯 Not Sure How Much to Give?

Here’s What It Can Do

Tier	Amount	What it Funds
One Day of Care	€30	One full day of help at the sanctuary — a direct break for Jenny and the animals she cares for
Summer Support Boost	€75	Helps the team manage during the hottest, hardest months
One Week of Backup	€250	Funds 5 days of support — more hands, more peace of mind
Team Saver	€1,000	Fully funds one month of paid help. Keeps the team from burning out

Note: These amounts are symbolic and not reflective of salaries — just a way to show what your donation helps make possible.