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On October 8th, people across the country will celebrate DAF(FODIL) Day by recommending grants from their Donor-Advised Funds to their favorite nonprofits. In our case, you can recommend a grant for my favorite – soon to be your favorite – blind cow, Daffodil! Before I tell you what a DAF even is, I need you […]

You can help Calvin heal Calvin is hospitalized at UC Davis with gastroenteritis. His medical care is quoted at nearly $6,000. Here are some specific ways your donation can help Calvin: 🐄Your $11 donation provides Calvin with one hour of life-saving medication and treatment. 🐄 Your $39 gift can help cover gut care and support.

On a warm day in June, two people witnessed a dog being abused. As you would have, they both called 911, and officers arrived shortly thereafter. After arresting the individual and rescuing the dog, the officers discovered a cat, a chick, and a mouse inside the person’s vehicle.  🥰You will be happy to know that

One of our caregivers found Benny straining outside the barn during heat checks. His labored breathing and straining to pee indicated he was suffering from a urinary blockage – a medical emergency. This is an unexpected and expensive emergency. Your donation right now is critical in ensuring Benny receives the care he deserves. If you

Recently, a mama skunk decided to make a den near the chicken pasture. On camera, we saw her with one baby. Then we realized she had four more! And while this family is absolutely adorable, the mama skunk has been seen stalking some of our smallest bantam chickens. It is uncommon for skunks to attack birds, ‘but

It’s time for the sheep to get nekkid! With temperatures climbing, the sheep are ready to get a haircut and be free of their winter wool coats. This annual tradition keeps the sheep cooler during the summer months.  And here is your chance to keep a sanctuary sheep comfortable and provide your local birds with

How two pigs exploited for research are safe at sanctuary After more than two years in concrete pens, Claire and Maisy are taking their first steps on grass and soft earth. Please welcome these two lovelies to what we hope is many years in sanctuary. You can support their sanctuary journey here. Late last year,

I was chatting with our animal care director, Meg, about the goats and sheep we took on from a cruelty case in December and how far they have come. I was especially impressed by how much weight they’ve gained, including sweet Krista, a senior LaMancha goat with tiny ears and a soulful expression.  Meg agreed,

A week ago, a dog and cat shelter asked us to take in a goat named Gilbert. He had been a “shelter goat” for four years. The weekend prior, stray dogs attacked him and his friend.  Gilbert’s friend had to be euthanized. 😭 Gilbert was left with multiple bite wounds on his back legs. He