In 1994 I rescued our first pig and my path became clear. Our family of animal friends has blossomed. If someone had told me I would be doing this work and accomplishing so much I would have responded... How?? How would it be possible? Now I know - love finds a way. We have helped so many animals, placing some and giving a permanent safe loving home to many more here at the Sanctuary. We have educated and touched the lives of countless visitors and now have friends as far away as England, Australia and Africa! We have had busloads of school children from several districts and the children have greeted the animals with such curiosity and delight. Our message of love and respect for all animals is carried away with each visitor.

I have witnessed the result of horrendous animal abuse and felt the evil in some people. I have seen in practice the love some people give to animals (be it volunteers coming to scoop poop in the pouring rain, building a barn, clearing underbrush, delivering produce, cleaning barns or just being willing to help whatever the situation.

It is the love here that flourishes. The animals feel it the moment they arrive and everyday. I am so grateful to do this work. Look in the eyes of the animals and you will see it. Look in the hopeful faces of the children and other visitors and you will see it. Come visit us and you will know the peace.