Sanctuary Life

It was 2 years ago, on a below zero, blizzardy night that Tommy Cat first appeared at the Sanctuary. We were doing our 'before bedtime'...

The pigs at Pleasant Pasture are savoring this mid-December cool, not COLD weather. They are spending time napping in the sun soaking up...

It was 5 years ago to the day - Farmer Terry and I were visiting a farm to learn how they care for livestock in the winter. One of the...

TWO articles that are absolutely fascinating: 5 animals that are besties with their siblings Pets, not siblings are child's best friends...

Early spring 2019 we received a call from a concerned individual that a local pig farmer was going to 'dispose' of 6 piglets because he...

Ready for transformation, inspiration or an inner shift? Quote from 2022 attendee, Katie A: "The Twilight Walk was a magical experience!...

Early spring 2019 we received a call from a concerned individual that a local pig farmer was going to 'dispose' of 6 piglets because he...

Being vulnerable here....Pleasant Pasture 'officially' started December 2018. Three months later I was in a car accident resulting in a...

4 years ago Farmer Terry and I were visiting a farm to learn how they care for livestock in the winter. One of the steers kept walking...

A young pig was hiding out in the ditch alongside the road for over a week, running in and out of the bordering woods. He was lost,...

Animals can form some surprising bonds, and this week we discovered Mr. Buttons the dairy steer cuddling with.....Cally the calico cat!...

What can calm, center and ground you - while connecting you to community, family, yourself and nature? A Drum Circle! I did not believe...

Have pets! and.....78% of them were acquired during the pandemic - wow! There has also been an explosion in people investing in...

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! ...

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...

The dictionary definition is: a place of refuge or safety. Last week I was asked an interesting question: "do the cattle know how lucky...

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...

These are the lucky ones - rescued 4 years ago. Moo Puppy and Handsome Karl are ALWAYS close to each other, sharing a strong brotherly...

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...

2022 Volunteers of the year are Gina Klatt (& family), Kim Benoy (& Jake). Both ladies receive the "Above & Beyond" award, presented by...