About us
our history
As a Director of Pearson Allied Health Services, Karen has been activity involved as a speech pathologist in the Disability sector, but her passion has always been for working with animals and sharing her love for animals with participants and members of the community.
Pearson’s Farm was born in 2020, it grew quickly and is now home to over 100 animals and birds. The farm has allowed Karen to revisit work that she did 30 years ago prior to becoming a speech pathologist when she was actively involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native birds and animals. Karen was a member of Fauna Rescue, having at one stage over 80 animals in direct care.
Following the birth of her last child and attending university, Karen moved on to pursuing a career in disabilities. Since buying the farm she has been able to start the journey again, with now over 30 Kangaroo’s in care as well as possums, birds, other wildlife and farm animals.Our animals are the motivators that encourage everyone to engage in activities that help to promote, physical and emotional wellbeing. Animals are not only an emotional support, they also help to reduce stress levels, are a great listener and offer unconditional love.
our Mission
Our mission is to rescue, rear, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned wildlife species as well as find forever homes for orphaned and abused farm animals. We provide education on respecting and understanding the requirements of animals and birds and preserving their environment utilising our non-releasable permanent birds and animals as wildlife ambassadors.
our Values
- We provide care in a socially responsible and respectful manner, preventing harm to animals.
- We minimise contact with animals, who are going to return to the wild to allow them to return to their natural environment to live independently.
- For animals that cannot be returned to the wild we create a habitat for them that allows them to display their natural behaviours as much as possible.
- We provide our workforce with a safe, respectful and fulfilling environment. One where they are supported and educated to provide best practice care of animals and birds.
- We collaborate with other likeminded groups and people to raise awareness of the plight of animals and our environment.
- We are ‘wildlife champions’, we live by the 3 ‘E’s”
- Educating the public on animal welfare issues and habitat destruction.
- Experience’s to connect people back to nature, to enjoy, experience and gain a real understanding of the value of protecting our ecosystem for everyone not just animals.
- Ethical by acting in an open and transparent manner.
Pearson’s Animal Farm, is established to be a charity with the purpose of preventing or relieving the suffering of animals by:
- The hand rearing of native animals and birds and preparing them for release.
- Providing permanent homes for native birds and animals which are unable to be released in South Australia and so need permanent homes.
- Hand rear farm animals after they have been orphaned or in neglectful situations and then finding forever homes.
- Ensuring that all animals receive necessary veterinary treatment throughout their time in care.
- Educating everyone about the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect for their needs,
- Providing hands-on experience, utilising our animal ambassadors to educate
Pearson’s Animal Farm is established to be a charity with the purpose of allowing members of the public including people of all abilities and medical conditions to access the farm to experience farm life, meet and engage with native and farm animals as well as build their capacity and skills, to engage with the community and to be able to get a job working in an animal related industry.
our Purpose
our Vision
Preventing or relieving the suffering of all animals including native and farm animals.
To enhance the natural environment, so there is in the future natural habitat available for wildlife.
To provide a sanctuary for unwanted animals at risk of euthanasia and so that members of the public can come, meet the animals and be educated as to the humane and ethical treatment of all animals.
To provide education and mentoring to people on the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect for their needs.