Sanctuary Animals

Here, They're Home.

These are the beautiful souls we see and care for every day at our headquarters. Many came under the most dire of circumstances, and they're part of our family now. We make them whole again, and ensure they live their best life at our ranch.

Sanctuary Animals

Thumbelina Is Getting a Custom Brace!
Thumbelina Is Getting a Custom Brace!
If you've followed Thumbelina's journey, you know she's been a fighter from the very beginning. When she arrived at the Sanctuary as a tiny baby...
A Sudden Emergency for Our Sweet Boy
A Sudden Emergency for Our Sweet Boy
One morning, Elliott suddenly lost strength in his legs. He was able to get back up at first, but moments later he collapsed again and...
Elliott: A Goat With a Heart Too Big to Bear
Elliott: A Goat With a Heart Too Big to Bear
Six years ago, Elliott came to our Sanctuary as a young show goat who was facing a very different future. The person who raised him...
In Loving Memory of Hercules
In Loving Memory of Hercules
Some animals arrive at the Sanctuary broken in ways you can immediately see. Others reveal their heartbreak slowly. Hercules came to us in January during...
Welcome to the World, Baby Pegasus!
Welcome to the World, Baby Pegasus!
Saturday morning at 4:45 a.m., we checked the camera, and there she was! Welcome to the world, baby Pegasus! After months of anticipation, Meg delivered...
A Selfless Homecoming for Max
A Selfless Homecoming for Max
Some stories come full circle in the most beautiful way. Years ago, our neighbor Karen (the same compassionate soul who helped save Salt and Pepper)...
Lolly’s Next Step Toward Comfort
Lolly’s Next Step Toward Comfort
Sweet Lolly recently had x-rays taken of his front legs so we could get a better look at how his arthritis has progressed—and help us...
A Heavy Heart for Hercules
A Heavy Heart for Hercules
We received devastating news this week. When Hercules arrived at the Sanctuary in February, he was already fighting through pain. One of his eyes was...
Helping Lolly Breathe Easier
Helping Lolly Breathe Easier
Lolly has been working through some ongoing breathing issues. He’s already been treated for pneumonia and given medication to keep him comfortable. But recently, we...
Herd Check Day at the Sanctuary
Herd Check Day at the Sanctuary
Every six months, Dr. Avery visits the Sanctuary for a full herd health check—making sure all of our sheep and goats are happy, healthy, and...
Spring Health Day: Keeping the Herd Protected
Spring Health Day: Keeping the Herd Protected
It was a busy, sun-drenched morning at the Sanctuary this week as we welcomed back Dr. Metcalf for our annual equine wellness day. With the...
Meg’s Sweet Surprise: A Rescue & a Baby on the Way
Meg’s Sweet Surprise: A Rescue & a Baby on the Way
Lately, we noticed something a little different about Meg. She’s been gaining weight… and her udders have started to change. So, we called in the...

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