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Rescue, Shelter or Sanctuary?
In Britain, 1824 (almost 200 years ago) a compassionate group of women formed the very first animal rescue ever. The Society for the...
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Sanctuary Life
Peek behind the barn doors, read stories of healing, love and compassion
Katherine Fossler
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Let the animals talk!
Have you ever wished you could communicate with your pets? Animals have secret lives, thoughts, feelings and wisdom. They know things we...
Katherine Fossler
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Big Foot?
Sometimes we forget that the Sanctuary is part of a larger, well developed and longstanding eco-system. Forest, field and prairie are...
Katherine Fossler
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Get uncomfortable - volunteer!
I always feel SO GOOD after volunteering. A sense of satisfaction from making a difference, meeting new people in my community and...
Katherine Fossler
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What's in a name?
Every animal resident at the Sanctuary has a unique, fitting name. Handsome Karl Barley the Drunken Pig Large in Charge Marge Moo Puppy...
Katherine Fossler
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Paint your way to happiness
Art heals. Creative activities grow self-esteem, self-awareness, improve brain function, cultivate emotional resilience and slows down...
Katherine Fossler
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Baby Farm Animal Trivia
At Sanctuary Farm Tours we play 'farm trivia' and give a really nice prize. Researching this article I realized I knew very little about...
Katherine Fossler
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Tearing it up!
Henrietta the Highland Heifer is feeling SO frisky this week - must be spring fever! She was just a little, weak, sickly thing 3 years...
Katherine Fossler
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Spring Motivation and free farm tours!
Okay it doesn't feel or look like spring yet - it has been grey and cold. However the Sanctuary animals are full on celebrating spring!...
Katherine Fossler
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Animals as Healers
Many of us know the comfort associated with a pet being near. How a gentle purr can calm our nerves, running our hands over the soft fur...
Katherine Fossler
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Hog Pile!
This is a photo of all 6 hogs (that is over 3,500 POUNDS of piggies!) in their house at the same time. Three years ago Farmer Terry built...
Katherine Fossler
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Hoo are ye?
That's a friendly Scottish greeting you can use next time you see the Sanctuary's 3 Scottish Highland cattle - Warren the Warrior Steer...
Katherine Fossler
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Children Welcome!
Did you know we host summer farm tours for daycares, pre-k groups and more? Sanctuary tours are unique and powerful because: Our rescued...
Katherine Fossler
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What is a CUPOLA?
A cupola is barn topper - a tower or dome-like feature projecting from the top of a barn roof. At Pleasant Pasture we have an entire...
Katherine Fossler
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LOVE Local #1: Wish List
Every Sanctuary is part of a local eco system that includes animals, people, commerce and community. As an active, conscious participant...
Katherine Fossler
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Congratulations Walter!
The final 2021 Volunteer Award has been presented - to 9 year old Walter. The Compassionate Action Award goes to "an individual under the...
Katherine Fossler
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Magic Cats
Many powerful ancient civilizations held cats in high esteem. The Egyptians had their own Goddess of Cats, named Bast, and the ancient...
Katherine Fossler
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Winners announced
Last night we awarded 2 of the 2021 volunteer awards as follows: Inspiration Award: by Warren was presented to Alli, Mila, Brooklynn and...
Katherine Fossler
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When Children Smile
When a baby smiles, everyone smiles with it! That is what we have found at Pleasant Pasture Sanctuary. We have also experienced how...
Katherine Fossler
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HOW many layers???
Does 10 degrees below 0 feel different than 23 degrees below 0? I don't know. The Sanctuary animals need to be fed, watered and loved on...
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