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Caught in the act (almost)
Animals can form some surprising bonds, and this week we discovered Mr. Buttons the dairy steer cuddling with.....Cally the calico cat!...
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Sanctuary Life
Peek behind the barn doors, read stories of healing, love and compassion
Katherine Fossler
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Drum Power
What can calm, center and ground you - while connecting you to community, family, yourself and nature? A Drum Circle! I did not believe...
Katherine Fossler
- 1 min
65.1 MILLION households...
Have pets! and.....78% of them were acquired during the pandemic - wow! There has also been an explosion in people investing in...
Katherine Fossler
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Show some love!
The winter was l-o-n-g, the spring cold and wet - show your love for the rescued animals with an affordable one time gift of TREATS! ...
Katherine Fossler
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Baby Farm Animal Trivia
At Sanctuary Events we play 'farm trivia' and give really nice prizes. How much do you know about baby farm animals? Let’s start with...
Katherine Fossler
- 1 min
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...
Katherine Fossler
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Oh the stories they tell!
Every rescued animal at the Sanctuary has a unique story to tell. Each is on it's own, individual healing journey. Stories of second and...
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
- 1 min
Why Marge LOVES Valentines Day
Large-in-charge-Marge is a 600 pound sow that calls Pleasant Pasture Sanctuary her forever home. Every Valentine's Day she dresses up in...
Katherine Fossler
- 1 min
And the Winners are.....
2022 Volunteers of the year are Gina Klatt (& family), Kim Benoy (& Jake). Both ladies receive the "Above & Beyond" award, presented by...
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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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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What is Doe-on-the-go anyways?
Doe-on-the-go, aka Widow's Weekend is the opening of deer hunting season, and falls on Saturday November 19th. More important - it is the...
Katherine Fossler
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The power of your 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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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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Bad Omen?
Scottish Highland Heifers Carol and Henrietta are twins. Does ancient superstition underlie the REAL reason they were surrendered to the...
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