Sanctuary Life

Did you know we host summer farm tours for daycares, pre-k groups and more? Sanctuary tours are unique and powerful because: Our rescued...

A cupola is barn topper - a tower or dome-like feature projecting from the top of a barn roof. At Pleasant Pasture we have an entire...

2022 Farm Tours just got w-a-y better! Because we are partnering with Kate's Coffee Koop! That's right - enjoy made with love beverages...

Every Sanctuary is part of a local eco system that includes animals, people, commerce and community. As an active, conscious participant...

Marge is a 600 pound sow that calls Pleasant Pasture Sanctuary her forever home. Here she is wearing her Valentine's Day outfit, a fan...

One of the farmer's daughters fell in love with sweet Moo Puppy, giving him his endearing name because he acted more like a dog than a...

Cats cats everywhere! Just when you think you have seen them all, you realize there are several more pairs of eyes on you....watching...

The final 2021 Volunteer Award has been presented - to 9 year old Walter. The Compassionate Action Award goes to "an individual under the...

Many powerful ancient civilizations held cats in high esteem. The Egyptians had their own Goddess of Cats, named Bast, and the ancient...

Last night we awarded 2 of the 2021 volunteer awards as follows: Inspiration Award: by Warren was presented to Alli, Mila, Brooklynn and...

When a baby smiles, everyone smiles with it! That is what we have found at Pleasant Pasture Sanctuary. We have also experienced how...

Does 10 degrees below 0 feel different than 23 degrees below 0? I don't know. The Sanctuary animals need to be fed, watered and loved on...

In 2021 we had to say 'no' to 78 distraught, desperate people that needed to find homes for their beloved animals. We said 'no' because...

2021 has been challenging in many ways, for so many, and it brings us joy when we hear how the Sanctuary has lifted spirits, incited...

Many of us have seen cats outside in the winter and felt pangs of compassion for them. It was such a relief for me to know that cats CAN...

Why will your Animal Lover think your monthly sponsorship gift is THE BEST GIFT EVER and you are the most thoughtful gift giver ever...

Before I can tell you about Warren, I need to share the story of his twin sisters, Henrietta and Carol. These two sweet Scottish Highland...

At last month's farm tour we mentioned that our cat colony has tripled in size since last winter, and that for everyone to stay warm, we...

Oh how pigs can grow! These 6 siblings came to the Sanctuary after their momma died. The farmer didn't have the resources to care for...

A cloven hoof is a hoof which is split into two distinct segments. The shape of a cloven hoof involves two toes which are clearly split...