Sanctuary Life

Among the Gentlefolk of Pleasant Pasture, there’s one who walks his own path—Sir Bill, the orange gentleman of the porch. Once a scrappy little barn kitten from an overcrowded shelter, Bill has since claimed his own kingdom just down by the farmhouse. He enjoys private meals (served promptly upon demand), a heated porch house, and the noble pastime of sunbathing like he owns the place—which, honestly, he might. Bill vanishes for days at a time, always returning sleek and smug

Every October the sanctuary takes on a kind of quiet magic. The barn glows golden at dusk, the cats stretch across hay bales like living shadows, and the owls begin their nightly watch. Halloween is near — a season of mystery, superstition, and, if we’re honest, a bit of misunderstanding. Throughout history, certain animals have been cast as villains in our stories. Black cats, for instance, were once seen as omens of bad luck or companions to witches. Crows and ravens were t

Magnetic Mr. Buttons We’ve been hearing from quite a few of you lately: “How’s Mr. Buttons doing?”  It’s true—Warren the Warrior Steer...

Good morning, friends. Here’s a thought that might surprise you: animal rescue isn’t just for the people who run sanctuaries or shelters....

Food brings the colony together! At Pleasant Pasture, our cat family is a world of personalities. Some are bold explorers, leaping to the...

Barley today - and as a young piglet 3 years ago If you’ve ever driven a quiet country road and seen something rustling in the ditch, you...

The work we do here is part rescue, part ritual. It's feeding the forgotten. Holding the unwanted. Making space for sorrow and joy. At...

It’s hard to believe that just three months ago, Gus Gus and Marlboro were orphaned newborn piglets—barely days old, fragile, and...

If you’ve ever had the honor of meeting Warren the Warrior Steer, you know: he takes his role as guardian of the pasture seriously. He's...

It’s been just over a month since baby Willy wobbled into the world—hooves first, wide-eyed, and full of promise. And oh, how he’s grown....

At just eight weeks old, Nick should be learning to pounce on blades of grass, nap in sunbeams, and playfully chase the flick of a tail....

There’s a brand-new heartbeat at the sanctuary, and it belongs to someone very small, very special, and very wiggly. Meet Willy, our...

Life in the cat colony is anything but boring. The day starts early—usually with a scuffle over the warmest hay pile or an unprovoked...

At just 7½ weeks old, Marlboro and Gus Gus already have a story that speaks volumes about resilience, love, and the power of community....

At Pleasant Pasture, family isn’t defined by DNA—it’s defined by heart. But when you do  happen to share a bloodline with your barn...

The Cat Colony That Chose Each Other: Lessons in Love Without Bloodlines If you think family has to look alike, think again. At Pleasant...

NOTE: reflection off glass skews image. There is an image with no glass below and from the side At Pleasant Pasture, we are constantly...

In just two days, we received requests to rehome three hens —all from different homes, yet all facing the same heartbreaking challenge....

In the quiet corners of Pleasant Pasture, beyond the rolling hills and wildflowers, exists a world of resilience and second chances—our...

Finding Peace in Small Moments There’s something magical about the simple comforts of life—watching the sun rise, inhaling the fresh...