A Year of Care, A Future of Hope

Why Your Giving Matters — Every Day, Every Season

As the year winds down and the air turns crisp across the pasture, we find ourselves reflecting on what it really takes to care for all the lives who call Pleasant Pasture home. The truth? It takes love, time, and yes — it takes steady, reliable support. The kind that keeps hay in the barn, bowls full of food, and hearts full of peace.

Each morning begins with the hum of the skid steer, the rustle of straw, and the chorus of hungry greetings. The hogs wait for their breakfast — a monthly $885 pallet of pig chow that keeps six enormous, affectionate souls well-fed and happy. The cat colony — now 15 strong — gathers for their daily meal, and the cost of feeding them climbs with every rescued whisker. The cattle, including our beloved Warren the Warrior, now rely on hay and grain as the pasture rests for winter. Every flake, every scoop is a gift of nourishment and care.

Behind the scenes, there are countless quiet costs: electricity for heated cat houses, gas for daily chores, straw for warm bedding, medical care both routine and unexpected. These aren’t extras — they are the foundation of sanctuary life. And like any household, our “family” depends on them to stay healthy and safe.

For those who wish to make a deeper impact, a gift toward our Operating Fund covers every essential for an entire year — $28,000 to guarantee every animal’s well-being, every single day. It’s an act of pure peace of mind — for you, for us, and for them.

And for dreamers and visionaries — those with hearts as big as Warren’s — we have dreams waiting to bloom:🐖 A new pig hut spacious enough for our six hogs to stretch and snuggle comfortably ($3,000).🐱 Five heated cat houses for our growing colony ($400 total).🐾 A heated indoor cat haven, offering shelter and enrichment for surrendered indoor cats, and a place for guests to share “cat immersion” experiences ($25,000).🏡 And one day soon — a new barn to replace the aging white one with its rotted foundation and mold. A safe, healthy structure where rescues can heal and live out their days in comfort ($350,000).

When you give — whether it’s $25 or $25,000 — you become part of something bigger. You’re not just helping feed a cat or shelter a steer; you’re ensuring that compassion has a home.

And yes, your gift also brings benefits back to you: tax savings and the quiet joy of knowing you’ve truly made a difference. Because the best kind of giving doesn’t just change the lives of animals — it transforms ours too.

Together, we can end the year — and begin the next — with hope, heart, and hay in every trough. 💚

👉 Give today and be part of our promise of peace. Feel free to contact Katherine at 651-728-3141 to discuss current needs that fit your passion.