Meet Our Animals
Every life is important
Our belief that every animal matters drives us to go the extra mile. We don’t simply offer shelter; we offer a place where animals are truly seen and valued for who they are.
During the day, our animals enjoy the freedom to roam and explore in a safe and nurturing environment, allowing them to experience the joys of nature and the company of their fellow residents. As evening falls, they are gently retired to secure enclosures where they can rest in comfort, knowing they are protected and cared for.
Meet Shirley
Shirley came to us at two weeks old from Farm Auction Rescue. They monitor local farm auctions for at risk animals sold for slaughter and/or exploitation. Shirley was much too young to be away from her mother and was in imminent danger. We were immediately taken by her physical fragility and her mental strength. It didn’t take long to see that something serious was wrong. She was rushed to the hospital where she stayed for over a month receiving constant care. There were many days we feared she would not make it but because of her strong spirit and the dedicated care of our veterinarian, she now lives the happy life that she deserves.
Meet Mr. Quackers
We found Mr. Quackers at a local feed store alone and scared, surrounded by chickens in a dusty bin. He is a pekin duck, a breed raised almost exclusively for slaughter so we purchased his freedom before he met an alternative fate. He was confused and angry and it took him months to realize the comforts of his new surroundings. Today he splashes around his pond bossing around his flock. It has been a true blessing to see such a tormented animal finally live happily.
Meet Frankie
Frankie and another turkey were left outside of our gate in a rusty cage. They were both infested with parasites and infected with fowl pox. After months of quarantine, veterinary calls, and intensive treatments they emerged healthy and ready to meet their new flock.
Today you can find Frankie strutting his gorgeous plumes among his friends and visitors, never missing a chance to be photographed and admired. People are often taken aback by his friendly demeanor and big personality. But things weren’t always so happy for him.
Because most people eat turkeys, their needs as animals and fellow residents of Earth are not considered. They are often denied medical care and appropriate housing. Luckily for us and Frankie he is surrounded by the love and care he deserves.
Meet Lucky
Lucky was one of three chickens inexplicably trying to cross the Pacific Coast Highway one late afternoon. While her companions didn’t survive the tragic crossing, a good samaritan stopped his car to save Lucky’s life. She found her way to us and is enjoying the life of love and leisure she and every chicken deserves.
Because chickens are so easy to breed and house, a backyard chicken coop trend has emerged that poses a real threat to the livelihoods and freedoms of these birds. They require the same level of care and consideration as dogs and cats but more often than not, they are denied adequate space and veterinary care.
Lucky likely escaped a situation like this and we are so grateful she will spend her days here free and happy.
Meet Trina
We were immediately taken by Trina’s delicate and charming personality when she was surrendered to our care from a local, rundown backyard ranch. She had been very neglected and after a couple of months we discovered that she was pregnant. Because she had been housed with much larger and intact males, her baby was too big to survive. When she gave birth we had to say goodbye to the beautiful baby and then immediately focus our Trina’s survival. It was touch and go and without veterinary care Trina wouldn’t have mode it through the night.
Trina now spends her days running, climbing, and foraging with her friends and will never face that kind of suffering again.
Meet Martha
We found Martha at a local shelter where many red earred sliders end up after they are discarded by people no longer capable or willing to provide them care. These turtles are the most common breed kept as pets and are often let go into the wild when they have outgrown their indoor aquariums. It goes without saying that this is very irresponsible and cruel and dooms these poor captive animals to suffering and death.
Martha came to us with a deformed shell and arm likely caused from injury after being released into unfamiliar territory. But that hasn’t stopped her from swimming in her pond and climbing out for daily sunbaths.
Meet Will
Will came to us from a local slaughter ranch where lambs are picked from the flock and then killed and processed for the customer. Dorper sheep, like Will, are raised almost exclusively for their meat and typically never see past six months of age.
Will was lucky enough to beat this fate and now spends his days grazing with his best friend, Dottie. They are a walking reminder of the tragedies that face sheep, and all animals raised as food, each day.
Meet Walter
Walter came to us from a local donkey rescue – Hidden B Ranch Donkey Rescue, who saved him from imminent slaughter. He had been incredibly neglected and arrived emaciated with open sores along his back. His hooves had never been trimmed and had grown underneath his feet. Our veterinarian prepared us he would likely not live much longer. Most heartbreaking though, was his killed spirit. Being neglected and discarded left him broken inside and out.
Today Walter looks and acts much less than his 30 years of age. Thanks to our dedicated veterinarian and Ferrier his skin and hooves are healed and healthy. He trots around the sanctuary finally receiving the love and care he was so cruelly denied.
What started as a hospice stay has turned into a beautiful twilight for a donkey who couldn’t be more deserving of love.
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