Our Purpose

Please meet the 73 reasons we exist!

As a rescue organization, the majority of our residents come from horrific situations.

Please keep this in mind as you browse their stories and be aware that some of this information might be triggering.

Bantams

Bantam Chickens

Pinto

Pinto and Lentil came to us in January of 2022. A cat rescuer reached out to us via TikTok after she noticed two roosters who were limping on a property she was trapping at. After speaking with neighbors, she was told that the roosters were both strays and that they had been shot after their crowing woke someone in the middle of the night. Miraculously they both survived the shooting, but they had been injured and were in need of help. We immediately agreed to take them and we were able to get Pinto and his brother Lentil surgery to remove the bullets in their legs!

Lentil

Lentil and Pinto came as brothers and share the same story! A cat rescuer reached out to us via TikTok after she noticed two roosters who were limping on a property she was trapping at. After speaking with neighbors, she was told that the roosters were both strays and that they had been shot after their crowing woke someone in the middle of the night. Miraculously they both survived the shooting, but they had been injured and were in need of help. We immediately agreed to take them and proceed with surgery to remove the bullets in their legs!

Kiki

Kiki was rescued by a family vacationing in Florida after they noticed she came to visit the yard of their Airbnb daily for breakfast. She lived with them for over a year, but eventually they realized that Kiki needed friends of her own species to truly be happy. She was surrendered to our organization and immediately integrated into our Bantam flock as if she was always here 🥹 She is particularly close friends with Pinto but absolutely adores attention and affection from her humans as well. We are so happy to have her here and provide her with the care she deserves!

Arrietty

Arrietty is a survivor of the backyard chicken industry. She was living at a backyard farm with no shelter, and over the span of a few months a neighbor witnessed as one by one her flockmates were picked off by predators until she was the only one left 😞 One night, they saw her shivering on a fence post in a snow storm and made the decision to take her in. We're so happy they did, because Arrietty would not have survived much longer without help. Poor Arrietty was underweight and her little comb was covered in frostbite, but a few days spent inside getting warm helped her feel so much better! The farmer allowed the neighbor to keep Arrietty, and they reached out to us to give her sanctuary ❤️

Icarus

Icarus (Iggy) along with his brother Leon, was rescued after being abandoned near a busy road. Icarus earned his name due to the fact that he flew effortlessly through the tree branches higher and higher to evade us when we were trying to rescue him! Thankfully though we were eventually able to capture him and bring him home to the sanctuary. Don’t let Iggy’s tiny body fool you – he has a big personality! He loves to boss Hashbrown around, flirt (unsuccessfully) with Arrietty, and strut around the aviary showing off his stuff!

Hashbrown

This little fella made his way here after we received an email regarding a rooster who was wandering around a funeral home not far from our sanctuary. We headed to the location and spotted him in a clearing near the parking lot. He was very hungry, and we were able to use that to our advantage and coax him towards us with food. Once he was close enough, we grabbed him and the rest is history! Hashbrown is a friendly, gentle boy and we are so happy he is here!

- About Rooster Dumping -

Unfortunately, rooster dumping is a common occurrence. In the spring, chicks are sold for just a few dollars each at farm stores, and they are all too often purchased impulsively by buyers who aren’t aware of what caring for chickens fully entails. Despite what hatcheries claim, sexing baby birds is exceptionally diﬃcult -- and even if someone purchases all “hens” they are very likely to end up with several roosters. Due to prohibitive zoning laws, ordinances, and/or the overwhelming negative stigma that unfairly paints roosters as aggressive, loud,or “unnecessary” , these “oops” roosters are typically unwanted. Unfortunately, the result is that many of these roosters are dumped in the wild to fend for themselves.

Cockfighting Survivors

Survivors Of Cockfighting

Scotty

Scotty, along with his brother Lindy, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Washington state. He made his way to us and became the first survivor of cockfighting we had ever had the privilege of caring for. Scotty has faced unimaginable trauma in his life, and as a result does not trust humans. However, he loves his wife Melinda deeply, and spends his time caring for her and attending to her every need!

Gabriel

Gabriel, along with his brother Felix and sister Amelia, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Pennsylvania. When we rescued Gabriel he had deep knife wounds in his legs that had been left untreated for so long that they had become infected and necrotic. The infection had spread to the bones in a few of his toes, and unfortunately the only option was to amputate them. Thankfully, even without his toes, Gabe can still run, jump, and perch with ease! Gabriel is a very sweet gentleman who cares deeply for his wife Maxine and is always checking in with her to make sure she is comfortable and happy.

Felix

Felix, along with his brother Gabriel and sister Amelia, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Pennsylvania. Felix is a very friendly, sweet guy who enjoys the company of humans. When he’s not hitting up his caretakers for scritches, you can often find him loafing, enjoying an afternoon nap!

Maxine

Maxine, along with her sister Melinda, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Ohio. Maxine is a busy, busy girl, and is always hustling and bustling around her aviary scratching around or dust bathing. She enjoys the pampered princess treatment, and so is very happy to be married to Gabriel who is always doing his best to spoil her!

Melinda

Melinda, along with her sister Maxine, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Ohio. She is a feisty girl who keeps her husband Scotty on his toes! She loves perching in high places, dust bathing in the shade under her coop, and bossing Scotty around!

Amelia

Amelia, along with her brothers Gabriel and Felix, was rescued from a cockfighting operation in Pennsylvania. Amelia is very spirited, and spends most of her time zooming around a mile a minute! She loves to scratch in the dirt, try yummy snacks, and avoid her human caretakers!

- About Cockfighting Mutilation -

In the cockfighting realm, most roosters undergo a procedure called dubbing. “Dubbing” is the practice of removing a rooster’s comb, wattles, and sometimes even their earlobes. This is done without anesthesia or pain medication, and is extremely risky for the bird as it can result in infection, necrosis, or even death if the bird goes into shock. Most of the time dubbing is done to prepare a rooster

for being fought, so that their combs and wattles cannot be grabbed during a fight. Even if a rooster is not being fought, dubbing is often still performed for aesthetic purposes or to make a rooster adhere to a “breed standard” so they can be shown at a fair or competition. In addition to being dubbed, cockfighters also remove a rooster’s natural spurs so that a fighting implement, called a gaff, can be aﬃxed to the rooster’s legs instead. Gaffs are sharp knives or razor blades that are designed to amplify injury when a rooster kicks his opponent, so that the maximum amount of pain and bloodshed will occur during a fight. It is hard to imagine these gentle, intelligent, friendly birds being subjected to such torturous cruelty.

Standard Chickens

Bradley

Bradley joined our sanctuary family in 2021, when he was found abandoned in the snow. He was still a teenager then, a young gentleman who was thrown away because he was born the wrong sex. Male chickens will never lay eggs, and because of this many people simply don’t want them. Many roosters are deemed “useless” and are discarded like trash, like Bradley was. But Bradley was one of the lucky ones. Instead of dying to predation, starvation, or exposure like so many other roosters who are abandoned, Bradley was rescued. He made it to sanctuary. He now watches over a flock of five beautiful ladies who love him just as much if not more than he loves them. He is a devoted lover to them and absolutely adores his humans, too! He is always the first one in line for snuggles and no matter how long you hold him for, he will complain a bit after you set him down. We are so happy that he is here, that he is safe, and that he is experiencing the life that every rooster deserves – one where they are loved, valued, and respected for being simply who they are.

And, in case you missed it, Bradley was featured on The Dodo!

Johanna

Johanna, along with her sisters Emma, Raptor, and Lohse, was surrendered to another organization after her caretaker moved to a place that did not allow chickens. We adopted her and her sisters and the rest is history! Johanna is a quiet girl who is well liked by everyone. The younger members of her flock look to her for guidance, and she takes on her matriarchal role with grace and compassion. Jo enjoys gossipping with Raptor, napping in shady spots, and trying all sorts of yummy snacks!

Raptor

Raptor, along with her sisters Emma, Johanna, and Lohse, was surrendered to another organization after her caretaker moved to a place that did not allow chickens. We adopted her and her sisters and the rest is history! Raptor has a BIG personality in her tiny body. She has lots of opinions, and wants to make sure you know what they are! Though she prefers to keep her distance from humans, she loves her chicken friends – especially her sister Johanna. If you can’t find Raptor in the aviary, make sure you look up! She loves snagging the highest perch and peering down at everyone below her to make sure they’re all behaving!

Clumsy

Clumsy, along with her sister Sunflower, was surrendered to us by a feed store after they discovered that she had a condition called wry neck, which made her “unsellable”. Thankfully Clumsy made a full recovery, and grew into the most beautiful lady! Clumsy loves gossipping with her friends, and always seems to have something to say. She’s also a bit of a night owl. When everyone else is already tucked onto their roosts for the evening, Clumsy is still out in the aviary eating, scratching, or just enjoying the night air.

Eadaz

Eadaz joined our sanctuary family after she suffered a crop impaction. Her previous family did not wish to get Ead the veterinary care she desperately needed, so they surrendered her to us. We immediately took her to the veterinarian for emergency surgery, and she made a full recovery! Eadaz loves lounging around in the shade, scratching around in the dirt for yummy things, and how could we forget her favorite activity of all – kicking all the food out of her bowl the second we set it down?

Couscous

We first met Couscous when she was just a tiny two-day-old chick, laying on her side in a bin at a feed store. She was suffering from an ammonia burn wound on her chest that was bleeding, and after bringing her condition to the attention of the workers we asked if they would surrender her to us so we could get her the care she desperately needed. Thankfully they agreed, and Couscous made a full recovery! Couscous is very nosy and loves to get right up in everyone’s business, and she absolutely LOVES receiving tummy rubs from her humans!

June

June Bug was surrendered into our care by a feed store. At the store June was acting quite lethargic and weak, and the store determined that they would not be able to sell her. Thankfully, after some rest and nutritious food, June Bug made a full recovery and has grown into a stunning young lady! June is a bright, inquisitive, happy go lucky girl who is always on the move. She enjoys exploring, playing with her friends, and jumping all around her aviary looking for fun things to do!

Leon

Leon, along with his brother Icarus, was rescued by animal control after being abandoned near a busy road. With very few options for roosters in their shelter, animal control reached out to us to see if we would take Leon (and assist them with rescuing Icarus, who at the time was still at large). We said yes and welcomed Leon home with us! Leon is a quiet, shy fellow and prefers to keep to himself most of the time. That being said, he also enjoys spending time with his human caretakers – especially if they’re bringing him yummy treats!

Henry

This handsome gentleman is Henry, and sadly Henry’s story is one we have seen over and over and over again 😞 Henry was purchased as a chick by a backyard farmer. Despite what the hatcheries and feed stores claim, it is nearly impossible to accurately sex baby chicks, so Henry’s family most likely purchased him thinking he was a female they could exploit for her eggs. As soon as Henry began to crow and it was obvious that he was indeed a rooster, they drove him to a heavily wooded area and abandoned him. For days Henry roamed the woods, until finally he found a deck to roost on. Luckily for Henry, the deck belonged to a very kind woman who wanted to see him safe! She reached out for help and we were able to drive to her home in the evening where we saw Henry snuggled up on the deck roosting. We cautiously walked up to Henry thinking maybe he would run once he saw us, but he let us gather him into our arms without any sort of protest. Henry is a jovial, friendly guy who loves to show off his dance moves!

Brody

During a large cockfighting case we were working on, we received a message from law enforcement that one of the roosters at the site of the cockfighting case had gotten loose and was wandering through the yards of several neighbors. We were puzzled, as we were currently on the property and all of the birds were present and accounted for. We decided to walk across the street to check just in case we had overlooked someone and were surprised to see a completely new rooster walking along the road! We scooped him up and are so happy this handsome “bonus roo” entered our lives! Brody is a dignified gentleman who enjoys strutting around the aviary showing off his beautiful feathers!

- About "Chick Days" -

Each spring, millions of baby chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, turkeys, and game birds are sold at feed stores. Dubbed “chick days”

, this time of year is marketed as a wholesome, exciting experience for the whole family. The reality, however, is far different than what is advertised. The cute, peeping chick who you see in the brooder at the feed store started their life at an industrial hatchery. After hatching,

workers inspected them. If they were determined to be weak, deformed, or a rooster, they were killed immediately either by being macerated alive or suffocated with gas. If they were lucky enough to survive the inspection phase, when they were merely a few hours old they were put in a box with no food, water, or supplemental heat and shipped through the mail to the feed store. The postal service is hardly a safe mode of transportation (especially if you are a delicate baby bird) and due to extreme temperature fluctuations, less than gentle

handling, or stress, many do not survive the journey. Even if they do make it all the way to the feed store, the likelihood of them being purchased by a responsible caretaker who will protect them from predators, take them to the veterinarian when they are sick or injured, and allow them to live out their full lifespan is very small. Many birds purchased during chick days are later abandoned after their guardians grow bored with them, or are outright killed once they stop “producing” enough for their guardians to turn a profit. Chick days is a tragedy that results in millions of casualties every year. No animal deserves to be shipped through the mail. No animal deserves to be treated as a toy or holiday decoration. No animal deserves to be abandoned. If you are interested in adding farmed birds to your family, we urge you to skip the feed store, hatchery, or breeder and instead choose adoption! Adopt don’t shop applies to every species!

Cornies

Cornish Cross Chickens

Sephiroth

Sephiroth, along with his brother Cloud and sister Jessie, was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Sephiroth’s wing was broken by his abusers before his rescue, and sadly it had to be amputated. Seph doesn’t let his missing wing hold him back though, and he is now our one winged angel! Sephiroth is a quiet guy, but he still loves to be involved in whatever antics his flockmates get up to. He enjoys being held and pampered by his human caretakers, too!

Manny

Manny, along with her sister Vinny, was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Manny is blind, but doesn’t let her disability hold her back at all and enjoys her life to the fullest! Her favorite activity of all is sunbathing, but she loves trying new foods, too!

Hope

Hope, along with his brothers Loz, Kadaj, and Bo, was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Hope is a very sweet, affectionate fellow, and loves to spend time with his human caregivers. When he’s not following around his humans asking for scritches, however, you can usually find him dust bathing or preening. After all, how else will he keep his beautiful feathers in tip top shape?

Bo, along with his brothers Hope, Loz, and Kadaj, was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Bo is a very outgoing, energetic guy, and his boisterous personality can’t help but make you smile! Bo is quite the chatterbox and is almost always chatting away animatedly about something (much to the chagrin of whoever he has trapped into conversation with him).

Kadaj

Kadaj, along with his brothers Loz, Bo, and Hope, was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Kadaj is very opinionated, and he’ll let you know all about it! He’ll do what he wants, when he wants thankyouverymuch! More often than not, those activities include scratching around in the dirt looking for yummy things to snack on, exploring his aviary, and avoiding his human caretakers.

Snow

Snow was rescued in Brooklyn, New York from being slaughtered for a religious ritual called Kaporos. Snow is an easy going guy, and gets along well with everyone in the flock. He likes dust bathing, crowing, and playing with his friends!

- About the Stigma of Cornish Cross Chickens -

Cornish Cross and other large breed chickens (referred to as “broilers” by the meat industry) have been selectively bred by humans exclusively for the purpose of increasing both their body mass and growth rates. Birds who grow larger, faster, are more eﬃcient to raise and slaughter in vast numbers which increases overall profitability for large scale farming operations. Their large size and rapid growth rate, unfortunately, predisposes them to many health issues such as bumblefoot, osteoarthritis, and cardiac disease. Farms use these potential medical concerns to justify slaughtering them, claiming that Cornish Cross chickens cannot live long, healthy lives and that in fact it is “humane” to kill them at merely 42 days of age. However, here in sanctuary we are proving that when given the chance Cornish Cross chickens can not only survive, but thrive! Our Cornish Cross residents all eat a very closely monitored, restricted diet that is low in protein and sugar. Their favorite treats are a variety of lettuces and hydrating vegetables like cucumbers and squash, which they munch on throughout the day between breakfast and dinner! This specialized diet keeps our Cornish Cross residents fit and trim, which helps to prevent them from developing osteoarthritis or cardiac issues. When set up for success, Cornish Cross chickens can indeed live long, happy, fulfilling lives -- the same as any other breed of chicken!

- About Kaporos -

Kaporos is a religious ritual practiced by some ultra-Orthodox practitioners of the Jewish faith. In this ritual, practitioners swing a chicken over their heads while a prayer is spoken in order to symbolically transfer the sins of the practitioner to the bird. The bird is then slaughtered. Every year before Yom Kippur in Brooklyn, New York, pop up slaughterhouses are erected right in the middle of the street as

hundreds of thousands of baby chickens are trucked in from farms to be sacrificed for this ritual. For days the baby birds wait in overcrowded transport crates without food, water, or protection from the elements until it is their turn to be used for the ritual and ultimately killed. Each year, we go to New York to give them food and water while they wait and offer them what is likely the only

compassion they have ever or will ever know in their short, brutal lives. While Kaporos offers us a unique opportunity to view these birds and their suffering up close, it is important that we stress that these are the same exact birds who end up at the grocery store. They grow up on the same farms, are packed into the same crates, and are transported in the same trucks. The ONLY difference is that instead of being transported to the “regular” slaughterhouse, they are transported to Brooklyn to be slaughtered on the street. Regardless of where they are, all of these baby birds want to live. They want to feel the warmth of the sun and scratch the cool earth with their feet. They want to run and flap their wings and experience life. Please don’t be the reason they can’t. There are several compassionate alternatives to the use of chickens as Kaporos, such as using money instead. If you are interested in supporting an end to the use of chickens as Kaporos, please check out: www.EndChickensAsKaporos.com

Sheep

Olive

Olive was born on a farm that prides itself on “sustainable, humane, regenerative agriculture”. Unfortunately, these are just buzzwords that do not mean the farm treats their animals any better than conventional farms. They certainly did not help Olive. At the farm, Olive liked to jump the flimsy plastic fence to her pasture to get to the yummy grass on the other side. The farmer did not find Olive’s independence or curiosity endearing, however, and one day after she had escaped yet again he decided that he would shoot her. An intern at the farm begged for her life, and thankfully we were able to pick Olive up from the farm instead. Olive is still very independent, but she has a properly fenced pasture now and has no desire to leave. She loves to ram her human caregivers though – just as a reminder that she’s in charge!

Finnley

Finnley, along with his mother Delilah, was rescued from a situation in which a person had acquired more sheep than they could properly care for. Finnley was just a few weeks old when he and his mother arrived here, and he has grown into the most handsome and sweet gentleman! He is still very attached to Delilah, and the two of them are never far from each other. Finnley is very affectionate and loves to snuggle with his flockmates and human guardians alike!

Delilah

Delilah, along with her son Finnley, was rescued from a situation in which a person had acquired more sheep than they could properly care for. Delilah is a very sweet lady who has taken on a matriarchal role for her flock, who all look to her for guidance. Delilah loves her son Finnley fiercely, and can often be seen napping with or nuzzling him!

Deliliah is also the sheep who in on our logo!

Elliott

Elliott was born on a large farm where he was bottle fed by a young lady who absolutely fell in love with him. A few months later, when he was set to be shipped off for slaughter, she couldn’t bear it and begged the farmer to spare his life and let him go to a sanctuary instead. Thankfully the farmer agreed, and Elliott made his way to us! Elliott is a very affectionate, gentle boy who loves humans – especially if they’re giving him scritches! He is very good friends with his brother Pippin, and the two of them can often be spotted up to no good!

Elliott is the face on our main website page! You just can't easily tell because he had just gotten sheared!

Lilith

Lilith was surrendered to our organization from a small homestead that was using her for her wool. Unfortunately, Lilith was the last of her flock, and by the time her guardian finally surrendered her she had been living alone for many years. Lilith was emaciated, covered in urine and feces, and had not been shorn for at least three years when she first arrived here. She was so thankful to be rescued, and has blossomed into a sweet, curious, and friendly girl! If she spots you, she will run to the fence to ask for a cookie – so you better have one for her!

Pippin

Pippin was living on a Shetland sheep breeding farm, but the farmers decided that keeping an intact ram on their property was not going to work out. Intact rams well… ram, and can be quite territorial during the breeding season. They were unable to manage these behaviors at their farm, and thought it was best that he find a new home. We had the rare opportunity to be that home for him. Pippin is a very playful, friendly guy who likes to be right up in your business to see what’s going on! He is charming and sweet, and very good friends with Elliott.

Peas

Peafowl

Rathian

Rathian joined our peafowl flock when she was abandoned by her guardians in a neighborhood. Rathian’s adventures in the neighborhood were not welcomed by the residents, so they called us to rescue her. She joined Pukei-Pukei and Ysera as the third official member of our peafowl flock, and they instantly accepted her! Rathian is very good friends with Ysera, and the two of them can often be spotted perching next to one another gossipping.

Ysera

Ysera (peahen) and Pukei-Pukei (peacock) were transferred to our care from another farmed-animal sanctuary in Pennsylvania. The caretakers at the sanctuary they lived at were elderly and, unfortunately, were finding it difficult to care for them. Peafowl can live to be over thirty years old, so it was important to their caretakers that they find a safe place to live out their days. Ysera and Pukei-Pukei, like all peafowl, are not domesticated, but unfortunately due to being born in captivity are not candidates for release into the wild. Here in sanctuary though, we do our best to give them the opportunity to exhibit as many of their natural behaviors as possible! They enjoy sunbathing, eating their veggie treats, and bossing around the other residents!

Pukei-Pukei

Pigeon

Pigeons

Qingxuan

Pronounced in English as "Ching-shwahn"!

In September 2026, while doing the morning rounds, we spotted a lone pigeon walking in the cows’ pasture, dragging their right wing on the ground. They seemed disoriented and didn’t try to run when I approached them, so it was abundantly clear that they needed help. After scooping them up, upon examining them we unfortunately discovered that their wing wasn’t their only issue – they were also extremely emaciated and weak. Thankfully our veterinarian was able to see them right away, and confirmed that our new friend was suffering from a wing fracture. Thankfully though, besides their low body score, nothing else seemed to be amiss with their physical exam. A broken wing is undoubtedly very painful, and most likely rendered them unable to keep up with their flock and find enough food. The veterinarian splinted their wing and instructed us to tube feed our new friend to help them gain their strength back.

Qingxuan has a long road to recovery, but they have already gained a few grams since arriving here and, now that their pain is being properly managed with medication, are showing us their bright, busy personality. We are in love with them already and have been busying ourselves with learning everything there is to know about pigeon caretaking!

- About Pigeons -

Pigeons are in a unique class, and therefore are not accepted as patients at many wildlife rehabilitation centers. Though they are abundant in the wild, pigeons are actually domesticated animals (which is why they prefer to live near humans) and are not typically considered wildlife… but when they are, they are most often classified as invasive. While we are of course hopeful that our new pigeon friend will be able to make a full recovery and regain their ability to fly, based on where their fracture is, the chances of that aren’t great. If they can fly again, they will most likely be a clumsy, awkward flyer, and so releasing them back out into the wild would be a death sentence for them. Unfortunately, the few wildlife rehabilitation centers we spoke to all gave us the same answer – if a pigeon could not be safely released back into the wild, they would be euthanized.

Dogs

Blue

Blue was rescued from a horrific hoarding/backyard breeding situation. He is a “double-dapple” Dachshund, and unfortunately his “designer” coloring has resulted in him being almost completely blind; he is missing one eye, and has very limited sight in the other. That certainly doesn’t hold him back though, and he enjoys exploring the yard, playing with Cyan, and napping!

Cyan

Cyan was rescued from an Amish puppy mill. Like Blue, Cyan is a "double dapple" Dachshund, and unfortunately has the same genetic eye deformity which has rendered him almost completely blind. Knowing that we already care for one blind Dachshund, his rescuer reached out to us to ask if we would take Cyan into our care, too. We're so glad we did, as Cyan and Blue are the best of friends!

Cows

Forest

Forest, along with his sister Flower, was rescued as a calf from a dairy farm. Forest was very sick when he was rescued, but thankfully with proper veterinary care and nutrition he fully recovered and has grown into the most incredible young man! Forest is a very affectionate fellow, and loves to groom his sister Flower and snuggle with his humans. He enjoys chin scratches, naps in the sun, and running up and down the pasture!

Forest is also the cow featured on our logo!

Flower

Flower, along with her brother Forest, was rescued as a calf from a dairy farm. Flower was very sick when she was rescued, but thankfully with proper veterinary care and nutrition she fully recovered and has grown into the most beautiful young lady! Flower is quite shy and a bit anxious, but once she gets to know you she will show you that she can be quite the spitfire! She absolutely adores her brother Forest, and spends lots of time grooming and playing with him!

Ducks

Diana

Diana was found as a cute, fluffy duckling at a public pond. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan recognized that he was a domestic duck and brought him to safety! Diana is a very happy, personable guy who absolutely adores his friend Marion. The two of them are never too far from each other, but Diana loves to chat and play with his other duck friends, too!

Toshi

Toshi was abandoned on a public pond where he struggled to survive. Thankfully we were able to rescue him, and now Toshi lives a cushy life as the unquestioned leader of the drake flock! Toshi is an assertive, yet friendly gentleman who is well liked and respected by all of his flockmates. He is particularly good friends with Bertie!

Toshi is also named after one of our most beloved supporters, Baba-san!

Murphy

Murphy, along with his sister Meadow, was rescued after being abandoned on a public pond. Murphy is a stoic gentleman who takes his job watching over his ladies very seriously! He is always making sure that his girls have what they need and that the flock is harmonious and peaceful.

Meadow

Meadow, along with her brother Murphy, was rescued after being abandoned on a public pond. Meadow is quite prim and proper, and so you’ll never see her running about with the other ducks or doing anything that could even be remotely considered unladylike. Instead she likes to nap, preen her feathers, and gossip with her friend Matilda!

Matilda

When she was only a tiny duckling, Matilda was found wandering alone on a bike trail by a Good Samaritan while they were out on a walk. Matilda ran after them and thankfully they recognized that she needed help and scooped her up! Matilda is a very friendly, sweet, and affectionate girl who gets along well with everyone she meets – both human and nonhuman alike!

We affectionately refer to her as 'Tildy'.

Dorothy

Dorothy, along with her sister Fable, was purchased impulsively from a feed store by an individual who was not zoned to keep ducks. Dorothy is a chatty, friendly, hyper girl who is always on the move! She is always the first person to jump in the pool each morning, where she likes to take her time splashing about and preening her feathers. Dorothy is good friends with her sister Fable, but is well liked by everyone else in her flock, too!

We feel obligated to note that this is not Dorothy's official pool or water bucket... it's truly just her favorite toy!

Fable

Fable, along with her sister Dorothy, was purchased impulsively from a feed store by an individual who was not zoned to keep ducks. Fable is quiet and dignified, and likes to observe the chaos the other ducks get up to from a distance rather than insert herself into the middle of things. She loves to gossip with her sister Dorothy, nap in the shade, and eat any snacks she can find!

Atheon

Atheon, along with her sister Shayna and brothers Neil and Tieria, was liberated from The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, Ohio. The Barn Restaurant routinely purchases ducklings who they release onto their pond, and do not provide them with any food, shelter, clean water, or medical care. Thankfully we were able to rescue Atheon from them, and she now enjoys the life every duck deserves! Atheon is a chatty, spunky girl who loves to run around the aviary and play with her friends! She is fond of her human caretakers and is very sweet and affectionate.

Aubergine

Aubergine was rescued from a frozen public pond where she had been abandoned. She is a very sweet and gentle girl who enjoys the finer things in life – naps and food! When she’s not getting her beauty sleep, you can often catch her foraging for bugs or making her way to the food bowl for a yummy snack!

Marion

While on our way home from rescuing our sheep resident Pippin, we spotted Marion walking alone on the side of the road. We pulled over and thankfully were able to rescue her. We aren’t sure how she ended up on the road that day, but we’re so happy we crossed paths with her. Marion is a goofy, rambunctious girl who is always on the move! She is very close with her friend Diana, and the two of them can often be seen foraging in the mud together or sharing some quiet time alone in their coop!

Madeline

Madeline, along with her sisters Skye and Fawn, was surrendered to our organization by an individual who simply did not want her anymore. Unfortunately, this person’s disinterest in Madeline was evidenced by the fact that Madeline was extremely emaciated when she first arrived here. Thankfully though, Madeline has a tenacious spirit and she quickly gained weight and adjusted to the sanctuary life! Madeline is very close with her sisters Fawn and Skye, and the three of them can often be seen taking a dip together in their pool!

Fawn

Fawn, along with her sisters Madeline and Skye, was surrendered to our organization by an individual who simply did not want her anymore. Unfortunately, this person’s disinterest in Fawn was evidenced by the fact that Fawn was extremely emaciated when she first arrived here. Thankfully though, urged on by her sister Madeline, Fawn gained weight and is now a very healthy girl! Fawn is a bit anxious around humans, but blossoms into a playful, chatty girl when she is with her duck friends!

Skye

Skye, along with her sisters Madeline and Fawn, was surrendered to our organization by an individual who simply did not want her anymore. Unfortunately, this person’s disinterest in Skye was evidenced by the fact that Skye was extremely emaciated when she first arrived here. Thankfully though, urged on by her sister Madeline, Skye gained weight and is now a very healthy girl! Skye is a very busy person with lots to do, and as a result is typically the last of her flockmates to head into her coop at night for bed. But who can go to bed when there is still food to eat, a pool that definitely needs swimming in, and mud to splash around in?

Randy

Randy, along with his brother Milo, was purchased impulsively as a duckling by an individual who quickly realized they were overwhelmed. They were keeping Randy in a small cardboard box, and being confined to this small space unfortunately caused permanent damage to his hock joints. As Randy grew his misshapen legs began to develop arthritis, and so we work very hard to manage his pain and keep him comfortable. Randy doesn’t let his disability hold him back and enjoys foraging, napping in the shade, and swimming with his friend Leto!

Milo

Milo, along with his brother Randy, was purchased impulsively as a duckling by an individual who quickly realized they were overwhelmed. Milo is very wary of humans, but absolutely adores his duck friends. Milo is very energetic, and loves to run and play with his flockmates!

Neil & Tieria

Neil and Tieria were rescued together from one of the worst neglect situation we have ever seen at The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, Ohio. Throughout their ordeal the two boys were never seen more than a few feet from each other, and that did not change after their rescue ❤ They eat together, swim together, forage together, and at night settle into their coop touching shoulder to shoulder to sleep. Neil lost an eye due to the neglect he suffered at his former home, and as a result he has trouble getting around sometimes. Tieria is always there to help guide him, and patiently shows him where he can find food, worms, the pool, etc. The two of them are undeniably deeply, deeply, deeply in love.

Bertie

Bertie was found swimming along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. He had taken refuge in a small cove, where he begged for food from humans who came to observe the water. Thankfully we were able to rescue him from the river, and now instead of swimming in a polluted river, Bertie enjoys dips in his fresh, clean pool! Bertie is a sweet and friendly guy who is close friends with Toshi!

Leto

Leto, like so many other ducks, was purchased impulsively as a duckling. After a few weeks when he wasn’t so tiny and fluffy anymore, his guardians grew tired of him and reached out to us to take him. Thankfully we were able to say yes, and Leto joined our family! He is a stubborn, tenacious boy who likes to do what he wants, when he wants! Leto is good friends with Randy, and the two of them can often be seen napping side by side or enjoying a dip in their pool together.

- About "Duck Dumping" -

Every spring, millions of ducklings are purchased at feed stores and from hatcheries. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these birds are purchased impulsively, by individuals who were enamored by their cute, fluffy faces and tiny, adorable peeps but were not prepared for the reality of caring for them. Ducklings are very messy and grow incredibly quickly, and unsuspecting caretakers can

quickly become overwhelmed. Heartbreakingly, when their ducks have grown too large or they simply don’t find them entertaining anymore, many guardians choose to abandon their domestic ducks on public ponds and lakes. Domestic ducks, however, are just that – domestic. They have been selectively bred to have large bodies, and their large size means that the vast majority of them are unable

to fly. This makes them literal sitting ducks for predators, as they cannot escape predation via flight the way their wild cousins can. Unfortunately, even if they do manage to survive for a short time in the wild, they can spread diseases to and

interbreed with wild ducks. The resulting offspring of such breeding are called “hybrids” , and they are typically too heavy to fly or migrate properly. All in all, it is in the best interest of the domestic ducks themselves AND the ecosystem as a

whole for them to be rescued if they are dumped out in the wild – or better yet, to not be dumped in the first place!

- About Crested Ducks -

The “crest” on a crested duck is actually the result of a hole in the bird’s skull -- the floofy head feathers are the body’s attempt at covering and protecting the vulnerable brain. Feathers, however, do not protect anywhere near as effectively as bone, and that hole in their skulls unfortunately puts these birds at an extremely high risk of neurological problems and brain injuries. Crested ducks are enormously popular, and breeders selectively breed them to have the largest, most dramatic poofs possible. These birds are bred to have literal holes in their

skulls for aesthetics. It is hard to imagine something more incomprehensibly cruel.

Parakeets

Budgiediers

Grumpy

When we first met Grumpy, she had been brought into the veterinary clinic because she had been attacked by a cat. The veterinarian explained to Grumpy’s guardians that her wounds could be closed with surgery, but they did not want to spend the money and instead opted to have her euthanized. We were at the clinic with one of our residents at the time, and the doctor asked us if we would take Grumpy into our care to prevent her from having to be euthanized since her condition was perfectly treatable. We agreed, and Grumpy got the surgery she needed and made a full recovery! Grumpy earned her name because she grumbles at her caregivers when she wants more of her favorite treat – millet! She is very sweet and affectionate with humans, and loves to play with her flockmates!

Celeste

Celeste was surrendered to another organization by an individual who had grown bored of her, which is sadly an all too common occurrence for budgies. We adopted her from that rescue to befriend Grumpy, and it was a perfect match! Celeste’s favorite activity is digging through her food bowl to pull out the pellets that look the best – and throw the rejected pieces on the ground, of course.

Kiwi

Kiwi was surrendered to our organization by an individual who had purchased her at a pet store and had grown bored of her. Kiwi is very wary of humans, but loves to play with her flockmates and chew on her toys!

Pheasants

Turnip

Turnip is a ring-necked pheasant who was surrendered to us along with his brother Parsnip after their family realized they could not provide them with the care they needed. Turnip is a quiet fellow, and enjoys sunbathing, dust bathing, and watching the clouds go by.

Parsnip

Parsnip is a ring-necked pheasant who was surrendered to us along with his brother Turnip after their family realized they could not provide them with the care they needed. Parsnip is outgoing and friendly, and likes to chat and play with his pheasant friends.

Legiana

Legiana is a silver pheasant who, along with Atticus, was seized from his former home due to neglect. Legiana has a lot to say, and if he spots you you’ll be sure to hear all about it! Legiana enjoys patrolling his aviary and making sure that everyone is on their best behavior. When he isn’t patrolling, you can most likely find him perched on top of his coop taking a nap.

Atticus

Atticus is a Lady Amherst’s pheasant who, along with Legiana, was seized from his former home due to neglect. Atticus is a very shy and quiet boy, and prefers to keep to himself. He enjoys dust bathing and napping under the greenery in his aviary.

- About Pheasants -

The most common species of pheasant found in the United States is the Ring-necked pheasant. Native to China, Ring-necked pheasants are bred in captivity all over the United States to be released for hunting. These captive bred pheasants are far from their native habitat and rarely survive more than a few days after being released, succumbing to starvation, the elements, or predation — and that’s only if they manage to avoid the hunters. Besides Ring-necked pheasants, there are many more species of pheasants that are not commonly

used for hunting but are unfortunately growing ever more popular among collectors due to their breathtaking beauty. Unlike other species of farmed birds like chickens or ducks, pheasants have not been domesticated and are still very much wild animals. Unfortunately, being so far from their native habitat and having been provided for by humans since the day they hatched, captive bred pheasants cannot be released to live the wild lives they deserve. They simply do not have the skills they would need to survive, thanks to human interference. Isn’t

it bizarre that it is legal to breed and release non-native wildlife halfway around the world from their native habitat – especially in the name of “conservation”? We love our pheasant friends and are so honored to give them sanctuary, but it is a tragedy that such magnificent creatures should ever need sanctuary in the first place.

Quail

Millet

Millet is a Coturnix quail who came to us from the same farm in Georgia our other quail residents were rescued from. The farm was hit by a tornado, and Millet not only managed to survive the tornado but was one of the lucky ones who was picked up by rescuers and given the chance to find sanctuary.

Millet is the smallest of our resident quails, and is a quiet, soft-spoken person. He is very gentle and loves to look through the window of his enclosure and spy on you! He is the sweetest little friend and we are so lucky to get to love and care for him!

Chucks

Chukar Partridges

Pierogi

Pierogi, along with his brothers Momo, Gnocchi, and Potato, was released into the wild to be hunted. Thankfully he managed to escape that cruel fate, and a very kind person recognized that he was in need of help and brought him to safety! Pierogi is a very outgoing, playful guy who is always up to some sort of mischief.

Potato

Potato, along with his brothers Momo, Gnocchi, and Piergi, was released into the wild to be hunted. Thankfully he managed to escape that cruel fate, and a very kind person recognized that he was in need of help and brought him to safety! Potato is a very rambunctious, intelligent guy who is always bouncing around his aviary. He loves to play and tries his best to avoid bedtime!

Gnocchi

Gnocchi, along with his brothers Momo, Potato, and Piergi, was released into the wild to be hunted. Thankfully he managed to escape that cruel fate, and a very kind person recognized that he was in need of help and brought him to safety! Gnocchi is a friendly, likeable fellow who gets along very well with all of his flockmates.

Momo

Momo, along with his brothers Gnocchi, Pierogi, and Potato, was released into the wild to be hunted. Thankfully he managed to escape that cruel fate, and a very kind person recognized that he was in need of help and brought him to safety! Momo, unlike his brothers, is very quiet and reserved. He prefers to spend his time dust bathing, exploring, and napping rather than the high energy activities his brothers gravitate towards. He is well liked by all of his flockmates regardless, especially Gnocchi!

Sponsorship!

One of our goals for 2026 is to put together a Sponsorship Program!

Our reason for implementing this is to not only further support the animals, but to strengthen our mission, and connect more with YOU - our supporters!

As we develop this program, we'd love to have your feedback! We're interested in learning what potential sponsors would find most meaningful—whether that's recognition opportunities, updates about the impact of their support, exclusive benefits, or something else entirely. We'd also appreciate any thoughts on sponsorship levels and pricing. If you have ideas, feedback, or would be interested in participating, please send us an email. Your input will help us create a program that is both meaningful and rewarding for everyone involved.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community!

We are in the process of including stories about our residents who have passed on.
You can learn more about them on our Remembrance page. Thank you for your patience as we continue to add our friends.
Please know that they are forever loved and missed.