Frank was a beautiful rooster with the most gorgeous orange feathers! You should have seen them shining in the sunlight. Frank came to us from a couple in Raleigh, NC, who had given him a temporary home after a group of chickens were rescued from being slaughtered. They contacted us, and we took in this shy little boy. He was a lovely addition to our crew, and we miss him terribly!
Rudy
Rudy was brought to us from our buddies Lenore and Paul from Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. We don't know much about Rudy's past, but he was found with a metal plate attached, so most likely he was being groomed for cock fighting. The thought of this sweet, curious bird fighting just brings tears to our eyes.
Rudy spent his last days loving life and making friends. I just know he's crowing songs of joy at Rainbow Bridge. We love you, Rudy Bird, and we'll always miss you!
Rudy was brought to us from our buddies Lenore and Paul from Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. We don't know much about Rudy's past, but he was found with a metal plate attached, so most likely he was being groomed for cock fighting. The thought of this sweet, curious bird fighting just brings tears to our eyes.
Rudy spent his last days loving life and making friends. I just know he's crowing songs of joy at Rainbow Bridge. We love you, Rudy Bird, and we'll always miss you!
Jenna
Our sanctuary is named after Jenna. We had just gotten started setting up the sanctuary, putting up the barn, and rescuing our first three pigs, when we suddenly lost our beautiful girl. She was the sweetest dog with the softest fur. Fur of an angel, I used to say. I can smell her and hear her bark even today. Her spirit moves through the trees and I hear her sweet grunts in the wind. She inspires me every single day to be of service to our animal friends by providing food, shelter, and safety. Jenna will always live in our hearts. We'd like to think that she smiles down at us from Rainbow Bridge every time we rescue another animal from harm. I know she is proud!
Our sanctuary is named after Jenna. We had just gotten started setting up the sanctuary, putting up the barn, and rescuing our first three pigs, when we suddenly lost our beautiful girl. She was the sweetest dog with the softest fur. Fur of an angel, I used to say. I can smell her and hear her bark even today. Her spirit moves through the trees and I hear her sweet grunts in the wind. She inspires me every single day to be of service to our animal friends by providing food, shelter, and safety. Jenna will always live in our hearts. We'd like to think that she smiles down at us from Rainbow Bridge every time we rescue another animal from harm. I know she is proud!
Lester
Lester was our first rescued rooster. As soon as he was dropped off, he made himself a home in the barn and befriended the pigs. He hung out with them all day, grooming and picking off bugs. I even saw him riding on their backs a few times! I like to think that Lester served as a leader for the pigs, offering advice, keeping them in line, and showing them love. I'm sure he taught them several important lessons in kindness, acceptance, and forgiveness. He was a very special bird who remained dignified even in this last months when he had lost the ability to fly and walk. We will always love the memory of Lester and the rays of sunshine he brought over the sanctuary.
Lester was our first rescued rooster. As soon as he was dropped off, he made himself a home in the barn and befriended the pigs. He hung out with them all day, grooming and picking off bugs. I even saw him riding on their backs a few times! I like to think that Lester served as a leader for the pigs, offering advice, keeping them in line, and showing them love. I'm sure he taught them several important lessons in kindness, acceptance, and forgiveness. He was a very special bird who remained dignified even in this last months when he had lost the ability to fly and walk. We will always love the memory of Lester and the rays of sunshine he brought over the sanctuary.
Stella
Stella came to us very shy and introverted, and she remained that way even after living with the other pigs for over two years. She preferred to be alone most of the time, but not because she was mean. She just had a wise, old soul, and wanted to experience life in her own way. I would often see little birds flying around her as she rooted around in the woods exploring. I am sure they hovered around her because they knew they were in special company. Even in her shyness, she eventually bonded with a newcomer young pig named Little Ellie. Ellie was immediately drawn to Stella's calmness and stayed with her right up until the end. Visitors were also drawn to Stella's sweet personality. She had a way of looking right into your soul. And let's not forget the belly rubs. Man, did she love belly rubs! We are forever changed by Stella's presence and wisdom. We will miss Stella and her sweet little grunts for the rest of our days.
Stella came to us very shy and introverted, and she remained that way even after living with the other pigs for over two years. She preferred to be alone most of the time, but not because she was mean. She just had a wise, old soul, and wanted to experience life in her own way. I would often see little birds flying around her as she rooted around in the woods exploring. I am sure they hovered around her because they knew they were in special company. Even in her shyness, she eventually bonded with a newcomer young pig named Little Ellie. Ellie was immediately drawn to Stella's calmness and stayed with her right up until the end. Visitors were also drawn to Stella's sweet personality. She had a way of looking right into your soul. And let's not forget the belly rubs. Man, did she love belly rubs! We are forever changed by Stella's presence and wisdom. We will miss Stella and her sweet little grunts for the rest of our days.
Rachelle
Rachelle Kitty was our baby!! We had her for almost 19 years! She was an indoor kitty who just melted the hearts of everyone who met her. We had comfy beds for her all over the house, because you just never knew which one she would prefer on any given day. As the years passed, her sweet meow eventually turned into a little squeak. Every morning, that little squeak would follow me to the kitchen for her breakfast. And just like her beds, I had to keep several different kinds of food around, because she demanded variety. She was truly the queen of the house, and we will miss her terribly for many years to come.
Rachelle Kitty was our baby!! We had her for almost 19 years! She was an indoor kitty who just melted the hearts of everyone who met her. We had comfy beds for her all over the house, because you just never knew which one she would prefer on any given day. As the years passed, her sweet meow eventually turned into a little squeak. Every morning, that little squeak would follow me to the kitchen for her breakfast. And just like her beds, I had to keep several different kinds of food around, because she demanded variety. She was truly the queen of the house, and we will miss her terribly for many years to come.
Petunia
Petunia ("Miss Tooney") was a beautiful black pig with a gorgeous pink heart on her nose. She also had a very distinctive high-pitched voice, which she used quite a bit when it was feeding time! She came to us with her "husband" pig Pedro from an awful situation in Virginia - living in filthy conditions with no fresh water. As soon as she arrived, she knew she was home. She bellied right up to her fresh water bowl and ran for the yummy food and treats that lay before her. The other pigs took to her immediately. I have no doubt that the heart on her nose was meant just for her. She was kind and gentle, and she adored life. We will never forget our little heart-nosed girl. Our lives are forever changed.
Petunia ("Miss Tooney") was a beautiful black pig with a gorgeous pink heart on her nose. She also had a very distinctive high-pitched voice, which she used quite a bit when it was feeding time! She came to us with her "husband" pig Pedro from an awful situation in Virginia - living in filthy conditions with no fresh water. As soon as she arrived, she knew she was home. She bellied right up to her fresh water bowl and ran for the yummy food and treats that lay before her. The other pigs took to her immediately. I have no doubt that the heart on her nose was meant just for her. She was kind and gentle, and she adored life. We will never forget our little heart-nosed girl. Our lives are forever changed.
Lucy
Miss Lucy was dropped off at a friend’s house on a cold night with no note or explanation about her situation. It was a freezing, dark night, and our friends literally drove up in their driveway to find the crate with this scared pig shivering and wondering her fate inside.
Lucy was a very gentle, docile pig who often tended to root around the yard by herself. She was a very wise pig who would stare you directly in the eyes – right into your soul. She definitely understood that she is living in paradise with us, and she let us know her appreciation often with her gentle nudges.
One of the sweetest things she did every morning was sit in the exact same spot by the gate, waiting for us to come out with breakfast. We loved our Lucy girl and will miss her forever!
Miss Lucy was dropped off at a friend’s house on a cold night with no note or explanation about her situation. It was a freezing, dark night, and our friends literally drove up in their driveway to find the crate with this scared pig shivering and wondering her fate inside.
Lucy was a very gentle, docile pig who often tended to root around the yard by herself. She was a very wise pig who would stare you directly in the eyes – right into your soul. She definitely understood that she is living in paradise with us, and she let us know her appreciation often with her gentle nudges.
One of the sweetest things she did every morning was sit in the exact same spot by the gate, waiting for us to come out with breakfast. We loved our Lucy girl and will miss her forever!
