Sanctuary Life

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!...

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...

Being vulnerable here....Pleasant Pasture 'officially' started December 2018. Three months later I was in a car accident resulting in a...

4 years ago Farmer Terry and I were visiting a farm to learn how they care for livestock in the winter. One of the steers kept walking...

A young pig was hiding out in the ditch alongside the road for over a week, running in and out of the bordering woods. He was lost,...

Animals can form some surprising bonds, and this week we discovered Mr. Buttons the dairy steer cuddling with.....Cally the calico cat!...

What can calm, center and ground you - while connecting you to community, family, yourself and nature? A Drum Circle! I did not believe...

Have pets! and.....78% of them were acquired during the pandemic - wow! There has also been an explosion in people investing in...

The winter was l-o-n-g, the spring cold and wet - show your love for the rescued animals with an affordable one time gift of TREATS! ...

At Sanctuary Events we play 'farm trivia' and give really nice prizes. How much do you know about baby farm animals? Let’s start with...