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Sanctuary Life
Peek behind the barn doors, read stories of healing, love and compassion


🐔💕 A Tale of Three Brave Hens 💕🐔
In just two days, we received requests to rehome three hens —all from different homes, yet all facing the same heartbreaking challenge....
Katherine Fossler
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The Unbreakable Spirit of Our Cat Colony
In the quiet corners of Pleasant Pasture, beyond the rolling hills and wildflowers, exists a world of resilience and second chances—our...
Katherine Fossler
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The Comforts of Sanctuary
Finding Peace in Small Moments There’s something magical about the simple comforts of life—watching the sun rise, inhaling the fresh...
Katherine Fossler
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Be One of Warren's Warriors
Warrior 'Ella' Warren has inspired us to dream bigger for Pleasant Pasture. By becoming one of Warren’s Warriors , you’re directly...
Katherine Fossler
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Why We Choose to Share Stories of Light
Stories of hope, light and love At Pleasant Pasture, we know rescue work is filled with both heartbreak and hope. We witness suffering,...
Katherine Fossler
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Why Warren Inspires Us
Oh those horns - learn more here ! And did you know that Warren was a "warrior-in-the-training" before he came to the Sanctuary! Read...
Katherine Fossler
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Introducing Warren: Pleasant Pasture’s Brand Ambassador
Warren's Origin Story At Pleasant Pasture Animal Sanctuary, every animal has a story, but Warren the Warrior is truly one of a kind. With...
Katherine Fossler
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A Year of Compassion: Our 2024 Impact
In 2024, Pleasant Pasture inspired hope and kindness for both animals and families, fostering enduring change through love and...
Katherine Fossler
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In Loving Memory of Butch: A Gentle Soul Gone Too Soon
Cherishing the memory of Butch, 2021-2024: a loyal and beloved companion. In 2024, our hearts were broken as we said goodbye to Butch,...
Katherine Fossler
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Baby Farm Animal Trivia
How much do you know about baby farm animals? Let’s start with goats. Baby goats are called kids. Young females are called doelings,...
Katherine Fossler
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200 years ago - a shift in perspective
In 1824 Britain, 200 years ago, a compassionate group of women formed the very first animal rescue. The Society for the Prevention of...
Katherine Fossler
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Why Marge LOVES Valentines Day
Large-in-charge-Marge is a 600 pound sow that calls Pleasant Pasture Sanctuary her forever home. Every Valentine's Day she dresses up in...
Katherine Fossler
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More than 4 cats is a what?
I will not keep you guessing - it is a COLONY. Felines are solitary hunters, but when plentiful food is not an issue, they often hang out...
Katherine Fossler
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Never too late for love
It was 2 years ago, on a below zero, blizzardy night that Tommy Cat first appeared at the Sanctuary. We were doing our 'before bedtime'...
Katherine Fossler
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Pigs prepare for the colder weather
The pigs at Pleasant Pasture are savoring this mid-December cool, not COLD weather. They are spending time napping in the sun soaking up...
Katherine Fossler
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LOVE: Handsome Karl & Moo Puppy
It was 5 years ago to the day - Farmer Terry and I were visiting a farm to learn how they care for livestock in the winter. One of the...
Katherine Fossler
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Do animal siblings care about each other?
TWO articles that are absolutely fascinating: 5 animals that are besties with their siblings Pets, not siblings are child's best friends...
Katherine Fossler
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SIX Little Piggies: farm rescue close up
Early spring 2019 we received a call from a concerned individual that a local pig farmer was going to 'dispose' of 6 piglets because he...
Katherine Fossler
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What IS a Twilight Walk?
Ready for transformation, inspiration or an inner shift? Quote from 2022 attendee, Katie A: "The Twilight Walk was a magical experience!...
Katherine Fossler
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Rescue Close Up: SIX Little Piggies
Early spring 2019 we received a call from a concerned individual that a local pig farmer was going to 'dispose' of 6 piglets because he...
Katherine Fossler
1 min read
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