activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 24
- Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentOffers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentFacilitates therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions and animal therapy for individuals and groups, particularly benefiting people with disabilities.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement Programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentOffers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
- Animal-assisted therapy and human-animal engagement Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentOffers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
- Hosting Special Events Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsHosts on-site special events such as birthday parties and school field trips to engage the community and provide educational experiences about farm animals.
- Long-term Care for Animals with Permanent Disabilities Specialized Medical Care and RehabilitationProvides ongoing care for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs to maintain mobility and quality of life.
- Long-term Care for Disabled and Special-Needs Animals Specialized Medical Care and RehabilitationProvides ongoing care for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, and equips mobility-impaired animals with assistive devices such as wheelchairs to maintain quality of life.
- Long-term Sanctuary and Supportive Care for Disabled AnimalsProvides lifelong sanctuary and specialized care for farm animals with permanent disabilities, including paralysis and mobility impairments, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs to ensure quality of life.
- Long-term care for animals with permanent disabilitiesProvides ongoing care and quality-of-life support for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, through assistive devices such as wheelchairs and specialized medical management.
- Public Tours and Educational Visits Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersHosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with animals and learn about the sanctuary.
- Public Tours and Educational Visits Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOffers 1-hour private tours hosted by Aimee and general farm visits that include tractor rides and opportunities to interact with animals, serving as both public engagement and educational outreach.
- Public Tours and Educational Visits Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersHosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with rescued animals and learn about the sanctuary’s work.
- Public tours and educational visits Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersHosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with animals and learn about the sanctuary.
- Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm AnimalsRescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations, providing comprehensive medical treatment including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and blindness.
- Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm AnimalsRescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations and provides comprehensive medical treatment, including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, oxygen therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and dietary management, for conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, heart enlargement, and visual impairments.
- Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm AnimalsRescues farm animals from kill pens and other distress situations, providing comprehensive medical treatment including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and heart disease.
- Rescue and medical rehabilitation of farm animalsRescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations, providing comprehensive veterinary care including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and vision impairments.
- Special Events Hosting Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsHosts special events such as birthday parties and field trips at the sanctuary to engage the community and provide unique animal interaction experiences.
- Special Events Hosting Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsHosts special events at the sanctuary, including birthday parties and field trips, as part of its public engagement offerings.
- Special events hosting Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsOrganizes and hosts special events such as birthday parties and group field trips at the sanctuary.
- Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Recruitment and OrientationOperates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years), supervision policies for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
- Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Recruitment and OrientationOperates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum age 14) and safety protocols, including supervision for minors and prohibition of power tool use by volunteers under 18.
- Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Recruitment and OrientationOperates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years old), supervision rules for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
- Volunteer program management Volunteer Recruitment and OrientationOperates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years old), supervision rules for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
strategies · 28
how they think
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- Animal sponsorship for individualized care funding animal_sponsorshipOffers a sponsorship program where monthly donations support the specific needs—feed, veterinary care, shelter—of individual animals, fostering donor engagement and ensuring personalized, sustainable care.
- Animal sponsorship for individualized care funding animal_sponsorshipEnables donors to sponsor specific animals through monthly contributions that directly fund feed, veterinary care, and habitat maintenance, creating a personal link between supporters and sanctuary residents.
- Animal sponsorship for individualized support animal_sponsorshipOffers a sponsorship program that links monthly donor contributions directly to the care of specific animals, funding feed, veterinary needs, and habitat maintenance while deepening donor engagement.
- Animal sponsorship for sustainable care funding animal_sponsorshipOffers a sponsorship program where monthly donations support the care of individual animals, linking donor engagement directly to feed, veterinary costs, and habitat maintenance, fostering personal connection and financial sustainability.
- Animal-assisted therapeutic engagement animal-assisted therapyFacilitates therapeutic benefits for individuals with PTSD, autism, depression, and other mental health conditions through structured interaction with rescued animals, leveraging the emotional and psychological impact of human-animal bonds.
- Animal-assisted therapeutic programming animal-assisted therapyUses interactions with rescued animals to deliver therapeutic benefits to individuals with PTSD, autism, depression, and other mental health challenges, leveraging animal presence as a healing mechanism.
- Animal-assisted therapeutic programming animal-assisted_therapyLeverages rescued animal interactions to deliver therapeutic benefits for individuals with PTSD, autism, depression, and other mental health challenges, using the sanctuary as a healing environment.
- Application-based volunteer management application-based volunteer intakeUses a structured application process to onboard individual and group volunteers, ensuring appropriate engagement while managing operational demands and safety.
- Guided engagement to foster human-animal connection guided_animal_encountersUses private, guided tours and in-person visitation as structured methods to deepen public connection with farm animals, promoting empathy and awareness through direct, meaningful encounters.
- Guided public engagement and visitation guided_animal_encountersFacilitates private, guided tours and in-person visitation as primary methods for fostering public connection with rescued animals, promoting empathy and awareness through direct interaction.
- Guided public engagement and visitation model guided_animal_encountersEngages the public through in-person visitation and private, guided tours to foster meaningful connections with farm animals, using direct interaction as a primary method of education and outreach.
- Guided public visitation and connection model guided_animal_encountersUses private, guided tours and in-person visitation as primary methods to foster public connection with farm animals, promote empathy, and support sanctuary engagement.
- Integrative rehabilitation for rescued animals integrative_animal_rehabilitationUses a combination of acupuncture, chiropractic care, therapeutic massage, and specialized nutrition to rehabilitate rescued horses and farm animals with medical conditions, prioritizing holistic recovery over conventional treatment alone.
- Integrative rehabilitation for rescued animals integrative_animal_rehabilitationUses integrative veterinary care—including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, therapeutic massage, and specialized nutrition—to rehabilitate rescued horses and farm animals with medical conditions, prioritizing holistic recovery over conventional treatment alone.
- Integrative rehabilitation for rescued animals integrative_animal_rehabilitationUses integrative veterinary care—including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, therapeutic massage, and specialized nutrition—to rehabilitate rescued horses with medical conditions, emphasizing holistic recovery over conventional treatment alone.
- Integrative veterinary rehabilitation integrative_animal_rehabilitationUses a holistic and integrative approach to veterinary care—including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, therapeutic massage, and specialized nutrition—to rehabilitate rescued horses and farm animals with medical conditions.
- Lifelong sanctuary and dignity-centered care lifelong_sanctuary_careProvides permanent refuge and high-quality medical care for rescued farm animals—especially those with disabilities or from neglect—emphasizing dignity, quality of life, and social integration over euthanasia.
- Lifelong sanctuary and dignity-centered care lifelong_sanctuary_careProvides lifelong sanctuary, medical care, and social integration for rescued farm animals—especially those with disabilities or from neglect—prioritizing quality of life and dignity over euthanasia, based on the animal’s will to live.
- Lifelong sanctuary and dignity-centered care lifelong_sanctuary_careProvides lifelong sanctuary, social integration, and medical care for rescued farm animals—especially those with disabilities or from neglect—emphasizing quality of life and dignity over euthanasia, based on the animal’s will to live.
- Lifelong sanctuary and individualized care model lifelong_sanctuary_careProvides lifelong sanctuary, medical care, and social integration for rescued farm animals—especially those with disabilities or from neglect—prioritizing dignity, quality of life, and individualized rehabilitation over euthanasia.
- Non-euthanasia care based on will to live non-euthanasia rehabilitationCommits to rehabilitating severely ill or injured farm animals based on their demonstrated will to live, rather than opting for euthanasia at intake, as part of a broader philosophy of dignity and perseverance.
- Non-euthanasia rehabilitation based on will to live non-euthanasia rehabilitationCommits to rehabilitating severely ill farm animals based on their demonstrated will to live, rejecting euthanasia as a default upon intake.
- Risk-informed participation model risk_managementRequires volunteers and visitors to formally acknowledge and assume risks associated with unpredictable animal behavior and farm environments as part of safe, responsible engagement.
- Structured volunteer engagement with risk awareness application-based volunteer intakeManages volunteer participation through application-based intake and structured group service opportunities, while requiring all participants to acknowledge inherent risks of farm and animal interactions.
- Structured volunteer engagement with risk awareness application-based volunteer intake, group volunteer engagement, risk_managementManages volunteer participation through application-based intake and structured group opportunities, while requiring acknowledgment of inherent risks associated with animal and farm environments.
- Structured volunteer engagement with risk awareness application-based volunteer intake, group volunteer engagement, risk_managementManages volunteer participation through application-based intake and structured group service opportunities, while requiring acknowledgment of inherent risks associated with animal and farm environments.
- Targeted rescue of vulnerable and handicapped animals targeted_rescuePrioritizes rescuing farm animals with disabilities or severe vulnerabilities that other sanctuaries may turn away, recognizing their intrinsic value and their unique capacity to inspire people facing similar challenges.
- Therapeutic engagement through animal interaction animal-assisted_therapyUtilizes rescued animals in therapeutic interactions to support individuals with PTSD, autism, depression, and other mental health challenges, leveraging human-animal bonds for emotional and psychological healing.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Animal Sponsorship Program
Monthly donation program where supporters sponsor specific animals such as Oliver the pig, Jenny the donkey, or Scooter the goat, funding their care and medical needs
Animal Therapy Sessions
One-on-one or group sessions featuring therapeutic interactions with animals, including cow-hugging, aimed at building confidence and emotional well-being
Private 1-Hour Tour
Guided tour experience led by Aimee Takaha, allowing visitors to interact with rescued farm animals; available for purchase as a gift certificate
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for individuals 14 and older, and groups, to assist with sanctuary operations; minors under 14 must be supervised
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Used to promote Giving Tuesday campaign and share animal stories.
- Facebook Partner — Utilizes Facebook for fundraising campaigns such as #GivingTuesday.