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What is a Sanctuary?
The dictionary definition is: a place of refuge or safety. Last week I was asked an interesting question: "do the cattle know how lucky...
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Sanctuary Life
Peek behind the barn doors, read stories of healing, love and compassion
Katherine Fossler
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LOVE: Handsome Karl & Moo Puppy
These are the lucky ones - rescued 4 years ago. Moo Puppy and Handsome Karl are ALWAYS close to each other, sharing a strong brotherly...
Katherine Fossler
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Priceless Volunteers
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. At Pleasant Pasture we are...
Katherine Fossler
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Can cats survive outside in the winter?
Many of us have seen cats outside in the snow and cold, and felt pangs of compassion for them. It was such a relief for me to know that...
Katherine Fossler
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BIG Spidey!
Spiders arouse more curiosity for me than fear. For Farmer Terry it is total fear around the little guys. Did I say little? Oh no, not...
Katherine Fossler
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What IS a Twilight Walk?
This annual event occurs on the Autumnal Equinox, Sept. 23rd and is a celebration of community, nature and connectedness - featuring...
Katherine Fossler
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Wild Things
A few days ago the entire cattle herd was watching something in the woods just beyond the pasture, something I could not see. I waited...
Katherine Fossler
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Bodacious Mr. Buttons
Buttons is celebrating his 4th month at the Sanctuary. He was never shy - especially when it involved treats, but lately we are noticing...
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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Buster's Story: an update
Warning: tough one to read - This little piggy has been doing some deep healing since he arrived at the Sanctuary 9 months ago. Buster...
Katherine Fossler
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You can SEE the grass grow!
Twin sisters Henrietta and Carol LOVE fresh grass clippings. The cattle are SO happy there is finally green grass to eat! They are...
Katherine Fossler
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Rock-ety Rocks
We have the most amazing rocks at Pleasant Pasture. They are a large part of what makes the land so magical. Their variety is beyond...
Katherine Fossler
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YOU need a farm tour!
Farm tours are for everyone! Families, individuals, children, babies, adults. We hear great feedback from everyone (except the babies...
Katherine Fossler
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We can't help them all, but we can help him!
On our way to see Buttons, Farmer Terry kept saying - 'we don't have room for another steer'. After seeing the sad and unsafe conditions...
Katherine Fossler
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Let's celebrate spring!
ALL the creatures at Pleasant Pasture have spring fever, including the humans! The wild creatures at the Sanctuary are so beautifully...
Katherine Fossler
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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...
Katherine Fossler
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Cats, Cats, Cats & MORE Cats
Update: Sanctuary Cat Colony. Everyone endured the long winter and are feeling frisky in the spring air and sunshine! We've unplugged the...
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...
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