Sanctuary resident Angel, a whippet mix, met her special person today. Birgit Fowler Burke of Laramie, Wyoming saw Angel’s picture online and fell in love. From this day forward, Birgit says, Angel’s life is going to be filled with cuddles, couch time, and music. After six years in teaching and research, Angel is starting a whole new life with a very special person.
From treats for the horses to catnip for the cats, our supporters have made the holidays very merry for Kindness Ranch residents. In the last few weeks, we have been so touched to receive boxes filled with thoughtful toys for the cats, dogs, pigs, and horses. The animals have been overjoyed! As former research animals, toys and treats are often new. If you have never received a toy or a treat, it is all the more precious. Thanks to our generous supporters, everyone has enjoyed a special treat meant just for them!
Connie, a beagle, is one of Kindness Ranch’s founding animals and longest residents. Today, Connie is celebrating her formal adoption into her forever home in Boulder, Colorado. We couldn’t be happier for her! While her new life is filled with treats and love, it wasn’t always that way. Connie was rescued from a Missouri puppy mill that bred beagles for research. She came to the ranch when the puppy mill was shut down by the local sheriff due to its deplorable conditions.
Yesterday, under threat of a winter storm warning, six University of Wyoming students from Laramie came to spend time with the animals. They gave peanuts to the pigs, brushed the horses, walked the dogs, and cuddled the cats. As word spreads about the work going on at Kindness Ranch, we are fortunate that people from many walks of life and all parts of the country are coming to take part. Click “more” to see a few pictures of these wonderful people caring for and enjoying the company of our special animals. We couldn’t thank our volunteers enough.
Thanks to a beautiful friendship and a shared love for animals, our former research horses are enjoying a new shelter. Janette Boehm of Missouri donated $5,000 to build the shelter and purchase hay in memory of her friend and animal rights activist, Norma McMillen. Before her death, Norma asked Janette to make a donation to Kindness Ranch. Yesterday, that wish was honored as we hung this beautiful sign designed by Janette on the front of Norma’s shelter. Honey checked out and approved the new digs immediately.
Stay at the Ranch
The Hartville area of Southeastern Wyoming is steeped in history. Here you can find peace and serenity, wildlife and outdoor activities, and, of course, the Kindness Ranch. As a Kindness Ranch member, you can stay in one of our beautiful yurts. Use it as a base while you visit local sites or stay here and help us care for the animals.
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We are the only sanctuary in the country devoted to taking in all kinds of former research animals. Your support makes this possible.
