Meet Our Residents

The Birds

Dristi

A one-eyed peacock who was lovingly named after his life of focus and perseverance.

Ohm

Ohm is our blind, albino beauty peahen.

Cara

Cara's name means "friend"; she absolutely adores her chicken friends who live in her coop.

The Turkeys

Our flock lives peacefully in their turkey shed and run. Out of winter season, the flock roams our property enjoying many bugs and the grass.

The Ducks

Our fun family of waterfowl enjoy the pond on our property, lots of peas and blueberries, and huddling together to sleep at night.

The Geese

Also known as the storm troopers. Our geese "work" as guards, alerting everyone to predators and questionable situations.

The Chickens

Our chickens free roam over the sanctuary property. We are home to approximately 25 chickens.

The Pigs

Patrick

Patrick and his sister live in the house. He is very demanding. He loves to run, root, and have snacks. He likes to kick his canine brothers off their dog beds and take long naps.

Willow

Willow is Patrick's sister, and she's often found cuddling up next to him. She is sassy, barks when excited, snuggles hard, and speaks her mind.

Muddy Malone

The infamous Muddy Malone loves to take walks, run, and enjoy her piggy family. She is very strong, so she's often in her run when visitors are here, as she likes to play hard. Very smart and learned her name after a week of arrival at the sanctuary.

Lucy

Lucy Goose! Queen B loves her alone time. She enjoys walks with her roommate, Muddy, and bossing around the others. Lucy gives a"Kissy face" with her favorite foods. She enjoys when the geese gang tries to "attack" her; it feels good to her so she lies down while their hits groom her fur and yawns.

"Peppermint" Patty

She is strong and kind. You will often find her with her BFF Marcy.

Marcy

Wants to eat everyones food. Enjoys a good belly rub. Has the cutest cheeks and a nose like Qbert.

Rutabaga

Timid, Steele blue eyes, and lovely. Does not have a mean bone in her body. Loves to be sat next to and when someone takes the time to be calm and gentle with her.

Cricket

Loves apple pieces, not being touched, and running.

Olive

Olive has the best smile. She loves to snuggle with her sisters, collectively known as "The Jersey Girls".

Frank the Tank

Loves scratches and full body snuggles once he knows he is safe. Very chatty. He is deaf so he depends on his sense of smell and sight to interact with the world. He has the best smile and a little spot on his nose.

Darth Tater

Darth Tater- Trouble seeing, very interested in being wherever we are, and getting into whatever we are doing. Lives with his brother Frank. They argue like brothers and love it out like brothers. Tater enjoys hugs and belly scratches and told he is remarkably handsome.

Daphne

Daphne Trouble seeing, Reminds us of a large bernese mountain dog melded with a 4 year old child. She is very talkative, emotional, and needs reassurance at times. She adores cheek and head scratches and is a "leaner" she adores leaning on us. Her favorite snacks are fresh pumpkins.

Occi

Occi - Named after pro surfer Mark Occulupo but acts more like Dennis the Menace. He is kind, curious, a leader, and loves mischief.

Machado

Drops for snuggles almost immediately when you look at him. Has the most beautiful eyelashes and LOVES having a big piggy family. Has the sweetest voice when talked to letting you know hes happy.

Killian

Our red-headed gingersnap loves to run, play, bark, and be loved. Her favorite snack is melon, which she devours happily. Killian is friendly; she is often first to run out and greet visitors at her pen gates.

Chester

Often is solo, loves to "just be" but also is VERY food driven. Loves to graze on grass and hay and have snuggles.

Delores

One of our senior piggies (over 9 years) who is timid. She is enjoying her senior years with lots of love, space, and curiosity. She enjoys exploring.

Mulva

One of our senior piggies, very timid. Wants to know she is safe at all times, does not appreciate touch, but thrives having a piggy family and humans close by that are safe.

Willy Nelson

Willy is kind, loves belly rubs, snacks, talking, and making friends. He has a congenital defect from inbreeding, causing his spine to be crooked and compromised one of his back legs. Willy loves to stare deeply into your eyes and relishes attention.

The Horses

Dan

Dan is a stoic retired racehorse. He enjoys sharing space without being touched, sharing apples, running around the farm, grazing, and being sung to or folks playing music for him.

Cole

Cole is our resident jokester. He loves running around and TRYING to eat all the snacks (which he can not have due to sugar issues). He adores his big (and taller) brother, Dan, and gives his other brother, Picasso, a hard time.

Picasso

Mini mini Picasso is a non-horse, horse, if you know what we mean. He is gentle, quiet and incredibly nurturing.

The Domestics

Salem

Miss Salem is the resident barn cat. She loves to explore, pounce, play, and sometimes fits in snuggle time. She's an adept huntress who keeps the rodent population under control.

Kizzy

Mostly an indoor cat. She is quite mouthy and knows she's a princess. She has some of the fluffiest pantaloons you've ever seen.

Sneaky Pete

The Puerto Rican Prince and everyones best friend and protector. Pete is often the first to run over and greet guests at the sanctuary.

Coda

Our senior citizen yellow Labrador. He is a total sweetheart who is living out his golden years. The very best boy.

The Goats and Sheep

Chris Farley

Chris Farley Large, goofy, fun, and the alpha of the herd. Enjoys scratches and taking walks in the woods.

Sean

Very vocal, loves to snuggle and lean on folks.

Beeman

Beeman is a goof. He's very easy-going and eats a LOT of hay.

Peanut

Kind, loving, and struggles with deficiencies. He requires constant supplementation for his body as he was just a little dude and tends to be more fragile than the others.