other sanctuary residents

Sally’s Dragonfruit Snack

April 3, 2022

Goats Sally and Jorgie and Milo the lamb are known fruit lovers and savor mango season long after the humans have had their fill. In fact, they love just about any fruit and vegetable around – no matter how messy.  Here, Sally is being given a treat of dragonfruit and…...

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Alma the Tapir and Her Snacks

March 6, 2022

Alma is a tapir that came to us, initially as part of the wild animal rehabilitation and release program. Because she is blind and has some other medical issues, she is a permanent resident and has become a well-loved and sometimes cantankerous member of our sanctuary family. ...

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Sunday Smile: It’s All Love At Sanctuary

February 27, 2022

It’s often said that dogs are excellent judges of character – and from what we know about Ingo, that seems to be the case with him as well. So, of course it makes sense that he would get on well with all of the animals (elephant and otherwise) here at…...

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Sunday Smile: Sharing Is Caring

February 20, 2022

Apparently finches and roosters can live harmoniously side-by-side. Here, a beautiful Saffron Finch hops around cheerfully, sharing food at the barn with Giba, one of the roosters here. Just another moment at sanctuary where animals come together and enjoy the simple pleasures of life....

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Bugsy’s Story and Animals Learning Proper Boundaries

February 10, 2022

Bugsy, one of our sanctuary dogs, came to us in the saddest of conditions. We found him on the side of the road and didn’t even know what kind of animal he was; his fur (or what was left of it) was in such a tragic state. We investigated and…...

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An Average Afternoon With Some Of the Sanctuary Menagerie

February 6, 2022

Our unique family of domesticated animals at the sanctuary is a collective of different species with different personalities. They get along most of the time (or do their best anyway), but it’s very common to see a combination of animals gathered in one spot. Here you can see Milo snacking,…...

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