Get To Know Them
These Are Their Stories
These are just a few of the stories within this sanctuary. Every animal here has a life, a history, and a presence that matters. We care for each one as an individual, honoring who they are and what they’ve been through, while making every effort to keep families and bonded pairs together so those relationships remain intact.
Many arrive carrying stress, uncertainty, or the effects of separation, and it takes time for them to decompress, unwind, and find themselves again. As they settle into safety and begin to trust, something shifts. You can see it in the way they move, the way they connect, and the way they simply exist in peace.
Some, once healed, become healers themselves—working alongside me in quiet, powerful ways to help bring that same sense of grounding and connection to the people who come here.
Tina & Gary
When I found Tina, she was living in a small, confined chicken run with her sister, Merriam. After bringing them both to the sanctuary, we watched as they slowly began to gain weight and settle into a safer, more peaceful life. But once Tina reached a healthy weight, she kept getting bigger.
After a visit from the vet, we began caring for her as if she might be pregnant, unsure if it was real or a false pregnancy. Then one morning, everything became clear—Tina was in labor.
She wasn’t able to deliver the baby on her own, so we quickly loaded her into the truck and rushed to the only vet within 30 miles who treats goats—an incredible vet with a true heart for animals. Together, with me assisting, we performed an emergency C-section. It was difficult, and at first, we believed the baby hadn’t survived.
Then suddenly, after some stimulation… he made a sound.
Gary was alive.
Against the odds, they both made it. Today, Gary is a big, strong, healthy goat, while his tiny mom, Tina, remains one of the smallest at the sanctuary. Despite his gentle nature, Gary has taken on the role of leader—and Tina now enjoys all the quiet perks of being his mom.
Merriam, Gary’s aunt, is still right there alongside them—playful, full of life, and always the first to the feeder with Gary close behind. Their bond as a family has remained strong, just as it should be.
Gary has always been incredibly sweet, the kind of baby who just wanted to be held and close. That hasn’t changed—only his size has.
They still snuggle together every night, and now they get to live the life they were always meant to—safe, together, grazing and playing in peace.
Luna & Lily
Lily, a once-wild Mustang, and Luna, a sacred medicine hat paint, lived just down the road from the sanctuary—close enough that I watched their condition slowly decline over several years.
I tried more than once to secure their release, but each time it didn’t work. It was heartbreaking not knowing what their future would be. I watched as their bodies grew thinner, their bones becoming more visible as they stood in a barren dirt pasture—through hurricanes, cold winters, and the blistering summer heat.
One day, a friend came to visit the sanctuary. When she saw them, she felt what I had been feeling all along—that we had to try again.
This time, we succeeded.
Today, Lily and Luna live a completely different life. They roam freely across more than 40 acres each day, with a safe, screened-in barn at night and all the grass, hay, and carrots they could ever want.
Lily is still on medication for a few health conditions, but she has improved so much since coming here. And Luna—Luna has stepped into something even deeper. With her incredibly grounding presence, she now works alongside me in my healing practice, helping to support and calm the humans who come here.
Their lives have changed in every way—and in many ways, they’ve helped change this place too.
Charlene, Coco & Desiree
The first time I saw Charlene—a mature goat and mother to two young daughters—I felt an immediate, deep connection to them. There was something about their bond, the way they moved together, that stayed with me.
When I learned that her baby girls would likely be sold to a local dairy and taken from her at just eight weeks old, I knew we had to do whatever we could to keep them together.
By offering to purchase the entire family, we were able to bring them here to the sanctuary—together. For the first time, Charlene was able to fully experience motherhood without the fear of losing her daughters.
It has been such a privilege to watch them grow. Coco and Desiree are playful, full of life, and always keeping things interesting—often teaming up to pick on baby Gary.
Charlene took time to trust. It was nearly six months before she would let me get close to her. But now, the bond we share is one of the strongest I have with any animal here.
She is both a warrior and a nurturer—and here, she and her girls are safe, deeply loved, and their bond is honored, just as it should be.
John & Brenda
John and Brenda came from a severe neglect case—they were the thinnest pigs I had ever seen. We knew their time was limited, but securing their safe release was incredibly difficult.
With the help of Easter Snouts, we were finally able to bring them to the sanctuary and begin giving them the care they so desperately needed. As we do with all animals who arrive, they received a full veterinary evaluation. They were dealing with serious hoof issues and the effects of prolonged neglect.
With proper care, nutrition, and time, they began to heal.
Today, their lives look completely different. They spend their days enjoying fresh food, soft places to rest, and the kind of comfort they were never given before. John loves to lounge in the pool in the afternoons, while Brenda prefers to stand nearby with just her toes in the water.
Every night, they settle in together under their fan in their screened-in barn—safe, comfortable, and finally able to rest.