We all know that we should be kind to animals every day of the year. But in our busy lives, it’s important to have a grounding point where we can do something special to honour them.

Be Kind to Animals Week, from 1 - 7 October, aims to inspire people to reflect on their daily lifestyle choices, and how simple changes and acts of kindness can create a better world for animals of all species.

Edgar’s Mission is a not-for-profit sanctuary for rescued farmed animals with a vision of a humane and just world for all.

From humble beginnings in 2003, we have rescued over 5,000 animals in need, and at the sanctuary we can have anywhere between 400 and 500 residents. Edgar’s Mission is set on 153 peaceable acres in Lancefield, Victoria, Australia.

In addition to rescue, care and sanctuary, Edgar’s Mission offer outreach, education, advocacy, community enrichment and sanctuary tours to encourage people to expand their circle of compassion to include all animals.