DUNBOGAN’S Maya Oakham is on a mission to improve the lives of Australia’s animals.
Developing a passion for animals of all sorts at a young age, 10-year-old Maya has been fundraising for animal sanctuaries for several years.
Her next fundraiser, a garage sale, will be held on Saturday, with all money raised going to the Lucky Stars Sanctuary in Wootton.
“I have always loved animals and when I discovered that lots of animals are kept in small cages in the meat and egg industry, I decided to become vegetarian and then vegan,” Maya told NOTA.
“But I still felt like there was more that I could do to help animals.
“So I started holding small garage sales to earn money for animal sanctuaries.
“So far I have organised four sales and this will be my fifth.”
Maya’s favourite animals are chickens.
“I have seven pet chickens and they are like daughters to me,” she said.
“They mean everything to me and Lucky Stars animal sanctuary rescues chickens as well.
“That’s why I decided to donate the money to them.”
The garage sale will be held on Saturday, 22 November at 12 Bell Street, Dunbogan, from 10am to midday.
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