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Spirit & Animals
Take the Spirit Animal Quiz Watching the herd peacefully graze has a profound calming effect on me. Even just picturing it in my mind...
Sanctuary Life
Peek behind the barn doors, read stories of healing, love and compassion
Katherine Fossler
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The REAL Mr. Buttons
You know how it is when you are just getting to know someone. You are both cautious about what you reveal, and bit by bit as you feel...
Katherine Fossler
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Yoga for ALL?
I love yoga, and I thought it was only for adults. I had not heard of Children's Yoga or Family Yoga...until I met Erica, owner of Boho...
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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Conversation with an Intuitive Channeler
Ann Trehan, an Intuitive Channeler will be part of our June 21st Summer Solstice Ceremony. Ann shared: "I am here to create and to...
Katherine Fossler
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What is a Drum Journey Circle?
On the longest day of 2022, Tuesday June 21st, we are honoring sacred nature with a Summer Solstice Celebration at the Sanctuary. ...
Katherine Fossler
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WHAT is that smell?
Poop, scat, #2, manure and more! Did you know there are different styles of pooing? The cattle are poo-on-the-go types. They 'go' when...
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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Children + Animals = MAGIC
Pre-school Farm Tours start this week. Some of my favorite moments include a child looking into the beautiful, sensitive eyes of a hog;...
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...
Katherine Fossler
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What's in a name?
Every animal resident at the Sanctuary has a unique, fitting name. Handsome Karl Barley the Drunken Pig Large in Charge Marge Moo Puppy...