BE KIND. BE COURAGEOUS.
Win the Ultimate
Entertainment Bundle!
Just 3 days left
Tickets are just $5 each and available to purchase in person.
Buy yours at Animates Papanui or catch Canterbury Tails at one of our upcoming stalls and events.
Sales close at 2:00pm on Saturday 8 August 2026, unless sold out prior.
Public draw: 2:00pm Sunday 9 August 2026 at The Warehouse Rolleston.
Every ticket sold helps provide food, veterinary care and rehabilitation while giving more animals a second chance.
Upcoming Events
Hang with the HerdDate is TBDWhakapara
Sanctuary – A Fundraising Album
Christchurch-based musicians Paul “Porp” Seymour and Genevieve Radley are long-time vegan animal lovers who’ve turned their passion into action. Together, they’ve created a fundraising album called Sanctuary — a heartfelt collection of songs supporting our rescue work.
The album now features “Fair Dinkum”, a cheeky and charming track that’s sure to make you smile. And best of all — 50% of all album revenue is being generously donated to Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue, helping us care for and rehome animals in need.
You can stream or download the album on Bandcamp, and every purchase makes a real difference.
💛 Thank you, Porp and Genevieve, for your compassion, your creativity, and your belief in a kinder world.
Events
Want to get involved?
We’ve got some wonderful events coming up at Canterbury Tails! Our monthly Working Bees are held on the first Sunday of each month, with the next one happening on Sunday 5th October from 9am–1pm. These mornings are a great way to get involved—help with jobs around the rescue, meet the animals, and enjoy a cuppa with our amazing community. Please RSVP for event updates and to save your place.
For our North Island friends, we’re also planning a special day to Hang with the Herd—a chance to spend time with the beautiful Hereford girls in Whakapara.
Sign up to get event updates and be the first to know when bookings open!
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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” ~ William James
We advocate for animals, with a dedicated effort to rescue and re-home farmed animals and a commitment to share their stories.
Every animal is an individual that deserves kindness and compassion.
Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue was founded in New Zealand in 2017.
We are a small family-run animal rescue in the South Island of New Zealand which is also a sanctuary for a small group of animals. By sharing the stories of the animals we meet I hope to create awareness and show people that these "pets" are no different from the animals people eat.
It all started in 2017, we were contacted by a friend who was aware of a pet pig who needed a new home. Poro (now Paul) a much-loved pet pig had outgrown his home but there were very few options for this beautiful boy. It is then that we realized how at risk these unconventional pets are. Paul now lives with us. Since then we've taken in "pets' as well as animals destined for the freezer and found safe forever homes for many others.
We became a registered charity in 2020 (#CC58280 )
The only difference between a companion animal and a farmed one lies in the presence and actions of the humans they encounter.
Every animal is an individual.
Be Kind. Be Courageous.
Sharlene Wilson x
Donate
We are a registered charity #CC58280
Canterbury Tails Charitable Trust 03-0830-0091474-000
Donations of over $5 are eligible for a New Zealand charitable giving tax credit.
You can also donate via our Givealittle page.
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Whether you need our help or can help us we encourage you to contact us here with the form or on social media.
