The Hospice provides emergency and ongoing loving care for up to 12 chickens at a time. Hospice patients arrive in various states of poor health from broken bones, dog attacks, cancerous tumours, egg yolk peritonitis, starvation and neglect. The chickens receive the best of veterinary care, compassion and 24/7 nursing. Nicole arranges her life and her work as a Dog Trainer / Behaviourist around t
he needs of the chickens. When Nicole can't be home professional animal carer Happier Pets steps in to care for the crew so they are never alone.
Chickens who recover are adopted out to the very best homes. Those who are palliative receive end of life care specific to their individual needs. Rosie's Hospice is a peaceful and safe place for animals to transition to the next life.
We hold a weekly meditation group for animal carers and have recently hosted a self compassion workshop for animal carers and activists. The Hospice is named after Rosie Hen. The bravest little hen who despite suffering so much cruelty recovered to live a wonderful life full of love and adventure. Rosie passed away in 2017 but her spirit was felt strongly by her friend and carer Nicole and this inspired Nicole to convert her home into a hospice - Rosie's Hospice of Compassion. As well as the chickens, the hospice is home to 12 rescued guinea pigs, 3 senior rescue dogs, a personality packed flock of flightless pigeons and several rehabilitated wild birds who now live freely in the garden. The Hospice is self funded and holds twice yearly Meet The Chickens Picnics which are loads of fun as well as a chicken vaccination program to assist with operational costs.
