Each spring, classrooms across the country buzz with excitement as incubators are wheeled in and students crowd around, eagerly anticipating the peep of a newborn chick. At first glance, these hatching projects appear to be sweet, educational experiences: a chance to observe the miracle of life up close. But behind the cuteness lies a disturbing … Read more
In eighteen years of rescue, we’ve learned a lot about sheep. They are loyal, affectionate, and shy. To get to know a sheep is to earn their trust, and to know that they will love you as much as you love them. When Nina, a lamb marked for slaughter, came to us just days before … Read more
It seems like any moment we’ll see you on one of your walks, wearing the adorable coats you needed to keep your delicate body warm. Any moment we expect to hear your unique cry that always sounded like a question— “Hey, when can we snuggle?” or “Is dinner coming soon?” We knew from the start … Read more
Sadie, devoted stepmom to orphaned Blossom and Benjamin and friend to our beloved Tucker, died last week. She was 27 years old. At breakfast on Wednesday morning, we found Sadie down in her barn, unable to stand. Kellie Myers, our Health Care Coordinator, administered 15ccs of Banamine for pain relief, and then, with the help … Read more
as we turned the corner to the car, we saw two reddish brown birds scuttling around on the sidewalk, near the curb. As we got closer, we saw that they were chickens. Closer still, we realized that their beaks had been cut off. It was clear in that moment that they had been abandoned and that we needed to do something.
Two horses who we thought had a slim chance at a happy life have proved that miracles can happen. Pliers, who used to ward us away with aggressive body language, now approaches us for love and affection. Ashley, who used to be helpless on her own because of her blind eyes, now understands that we … Read more
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