Sanctuary Life

NOTE: reflection off glass skews image. There is an image with no glass below and from the side At Pleasant Pasture, we are constantly...

In just two days, we received requests to rehome three hens —all from different homes, yet all facing the same heartbreaking challenge....

In the quiet corners of Pleasant Pasture, beyond the rolling hills and wildflowers, exists a world of resilience and second chances—our...

Finding Peace in Small Moments There’s something magical about the simple comforts of life—watching the sun rise, inhaling the fresh...

Warrior 'Ella' Warren has inspired us to dream bigger for Pleasant Pasture. By becoming one of Warren’s Warriors , you’re directly...

Stories of hope, light and love At Pleasant Pasture, we know rescue work is filled with both heartbreak and hope. We witness suffering,...

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...

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...

In 2024, Pleasant Pasture inspired hope and kindness for both animals and families, fostering enduring change through love and...

Cherishing the memory of Butch, 2021-2024: a loyal and beloved companion. In 2024, our hearts were broken as we said goodbye to Butch,...

How much do you know about baby farm animals? Let’s start with goats. Baby goats are called kids. Young females are called doelings,...

In 1824 Britain, 200 years ago, a compassionate group of women formed the very first animal rescue. The Society for the Prevention of...

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...

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...

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'...

The pigs at Pleasant Pasture are savoring this mid-December cool, not COLD weather. They are spending time napping in the sun soaking up...

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...

TWO articles that are absolutely fascinating: 5 animals that are besties with their siblings Pets, not siblings are child's best friends...

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...

Ready for transformation, inspiration or an inner shift? Quote from 2022 attendee, Katie A: "The Twilight Walk was a magical experience!...