Peace Ridge Sanctuary

06/20/2024

Please join us in wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our sanctuary stewards, Emily! This woman is a powerhouse! She is strong and funny and smart and cares about the animals with her whole heart - in other words, our favorite type of person! Caregivers like Emily are the reason our little team can do so very much for animals. Happy Birthday! 🎉❤️🎉

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06/20/2024

Macy needs a home! With someone who will appreciate her!

She is a 50 lb, two-year-old mix who has beautiful heterochromatic eyes and a fun upbeat personality. She knows how to sit before her meals and is working on some simple basic obedience- she's a very smart girl!

She has a good heart and would make a really nice companion. She needs to continue learning how to walk loose leash... but we have started her on that learning goal and she's doing great!

She didn't have the best start in life- someone dumped her at a southern shelter and then she was transported up to New England by someone who also dumped her!
Then she was passed on to a person who hired a trainer who used adversives with her. Of course that did not result in the desired outcome, so she got dumped again...

When she came to us, although she was still surprisingly upbeat, she was very confused by humans and was nervous, easily distracted, and needing a good decompression and rest period.

She is now settled in and sits quietly in her crate waiting for her outings. She loves a nice treat and a fun toy. She does tease the other dogs and they seem to think she's a little bit annoying. We would like to find her a home where she can be the only dog for a bit and get all of the attention.

This is a really great dog and the only reason she didn't have success in her other placements was because the people did not know their asses from their elbows!

(Sorry-- it had to be said!)

Cat test pending.

For more information on how to start the application and adoption process with us, please go to our website: peaceridgesanctuary.org

06/18/2024

Second mate, Violet went on a lakeside outing this weekend with a staff member. She found her water legs, learned to dock dive, and met a loon from afar.

Sweet opportunity for a sanctuary dog!

06/18/2024

Handsome mini donkey Pepe is one of 50 equines (and over 600 animals) at our shelters. Here is a rare photo of little Pep without his bonded partner, Lily, right next to him because she was too busy asking her human friend taking the photo for scratches! 😍

You can help us by becoming a special monthly sponsor (link in comments) for Pepe or one of the many other animals here ❤️❤️❤️

06/13/2024

Gustav wants to know if YOU are coming to our one of our Open Houses this weekend at Peace Ridge Sanctuary or Northeast Equine Sanctuary?!

For details and more information, check out the VISIT section of our website (also linked in comments). Hope to see you this weekend! ❤️

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06/10/2024

MJ and Fred recently joined one of our staff packs and quickly became great friends!

When they’re not entertaining each other and their pack mates, they’re looking for cuddles from anyone who’s around ❤️

Both are up for adoption and are patiently waiting for their forever homes!

For more information about them and our adoption process: https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

06/08/2024

Oh, what's that you say?

You want to come visit us cuties!?

For open visiting dates go to our website and click "visit"
peaceridgesanctuary.org

06/07/2024

Rico is a very sweet dachshund mix who is around 8-10 years old. He was dumped at a high-kill shelter after his people ended up in prison. We scooped him up from that awfully stressful place to give him a second chance at a loving home.

Considering his past, and all that he has been through in such a short period, Rico wants to be a velcro dog. He'd be perfect for a retired person or someone who works at home. He loves to cuddle, give kisses, and go for walks, but his absolute favorite thing is to just sit next to his person and enjoy the company while keeping a lookout for rascally squirrels...

He’s a mostly very laid back dog who has gotten along with several dogs he’s met (he does choose to stay away from hyper dogs preferring ones with his similar laid back personality). He does like to chase kitties and little small creatures- so we are looking for a no cat/small animal household.

This special senior is 15 lbs of lap dog. He’s not a big fan of car rides which makes sense considering what they’ve led to in the past (the shelter), but he will calm in the car if it means he gets to sit on a lap.

He walks really nicely on leash and likes to be carried like a baby. Anyone lucky enough to adopt little Rico would have the pleasure of acquiring a little sweet shadow whose primary focus in life is spending time with his favorite people.

Interested in adopting? Please visit the ADOPT section of our website.

06/06/2024

Astra and all of us at Peace Ridge Sanctuary want to send a special thanks to Joey's PAW who hooked us up with a PERFECT set of new wheels for Astra ❤️

As you can see quite obviously from this photo, she is extremely enthusiastic about having her new cart and she's even more ecstatic about all of the new independence that its given her! She gets to go adventuring again!

It's also giving her all the support she needs to move those back leg muscles! We're already seeing improving muscle tone at her back end!

The court case isn't resolved yet, but in the meantime, we're making sure that Astra enjoys what time she has left - a quality of life which she deserved long ago!!!

Thank you Joey's Paw !

06/05/2024

Another puppy for adoption!

Moxie is a super sweet, but shy girl. She’s crate trained, food motivated, and is slowly learning how to be a social puppy. She’s very observant and a fast learner. She loves being in our Freedom pack at Northeast Equine Sanctuary and takes correction well from all of her older aunts and uncle dogs.

She can be a little protective of her food around other animals because she was not consistently fed and nurished as a young puppy, but she happily eats in her crate. We've seen this many times with starving puppies. When they're fed on a consistent schedule, the behavior dissipates. She's only 4 months old. She's loving the consistent meal time and looks forward to eating. Pretty soon eating consistent meals won't feel like a novelty for her.

Moxie is a wonderful puppy, she’s got some normal bursts of puppy antics, but is overall a pretty chill puppy. She likes to follow her person around the house, and receive kisses and cuddles. Her favorite friend is Ellie, she seems to favor female dogs- although she’s learned that Ozzie (our male 2 year old lab mix) is the fun one when she wants to play. She listens so well, and is always trying to figure things out.

We are looking for someone who will continue to work with her. It doesn't take much- she's pretty easy!

She's a beautiful little puppy looking for someone to give her a chance. ❤️

For more information on how to start the adoption process: https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

06/04/2024

Update on our little munchkin, who we've named Roxy ❤️

She had her long-needed amputation surgery yesterday, spent the night at MidCoast Emergency Services for pain management and is back with us today. She is eating, in decent spirits and enjoying her little five minute breaks in the fresh air.

Thank you- to all of you that helped us to get her this far. We still have about eight hundred dollars to raise to pay her bill, and then we can move on to all of the next bills we have to pay....😵‍💫

Because we have your support, Roxy.gets a whole new lease on life!

And once she is healed , she will be put up for adoption!

06/04/2024

These little cuties, Tripp, Tessa and Targan need families of their own! They are 3-4 month old puppies who are already spayed/neutered and ready to go. They came in with their very lovely, super-intelligent and doting mother, Tula, recently. And if the apples have not fallen far from the tree, they are going to be super-intelligent, wicked fun, deeply connecting pups just like her!

Tessa Is the outgoing one of her siblings so far, but the boys are now following close behind her- they are learning the ropes!

They would love to go to a home with another dog, particularly because it would help them navigate all the new things they need to experience. But either way, they will blossom in time.

We believe there's some cattle dog in there... We just sent a dna off for their mummy, so we'll know more soon!

We are setting up play date times for those who would like to come and sit and get to know them once we've received applications. ❤️

Considering adopting from us? Start here: https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

06/04/2024

Petunia had a busy morning schedule of sunbathing, breakfasting, strolling in the woods, and wallowing in the water… now it is time for a well deserved nap! 🐷

06/03/2024

This baby girl came in yesterday from an inundated shelter with a broken femur. It's been broken for over a month. She's in pain, but oh so sweet through it all.

She is getting the leg amputated today, as it is beyond repair. We are so thankful to have the help of our small animal veterinarians who made space in their already crazy day to assist.

Please help us to help her.

We've taken in sixteen dogs in the past month. They all have medical needs. We weren't expecting this one, but we couldn't just leave her there to continue suffering.

There's a major dog and cat crisis out there folks. And it's not just down South. It's creeping up to New England too, along with the apathy that fuels the crisis.

We'll be posting new dogs for adoption all month long as we continue prepping them for their new homes. Please help us.

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06/02/2024

**New Job Opening!**

Are you skilled in the building trades, have a knack for fixing things, and enjoy working outdoors? We are looking for a part-time Property Maintenance Technician!

Required skills include carpentry, grounds maintenance, and general building trades. Other skills, such as experience with operating farm equipment and vehicle maintenance, are preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to lift over 50lbs, safely climb and work from ladders, work in all weather conditions, and perform general labor tasks. Work is generally assigned by the Shelter Property & Projects Manager and would be both independent and assisted for 20-24 hours per week. A valid driver’s license is required.

Come help maintain the homes of over 600 animals at our four state-licensed and internationally accredited sanctuaries!

Online application is required and linked in the comments.

06/01/2024

Do you love wildlife? Do you savor the sounds of spring birds arriving?

Please join us in our efforts to conserve wild habitats! The wildlife need our help!

The Bobolink is one of the world's most iconic songbird migrants, traveling over 12,000 miles to and from southern South America every year to grace us with their song, and to nest! They only. breed once a year and their reproductive season occurs from March to August. But In order to have nesting success once they take that very long trip, they need fields- fields that won't be disturbed during that short nesting, hatching and fledging period!

We've partnered with Ag Allies to help the birds and hope you will too! Check it out!

Do you know ? Peace Ridge was founded in 2001 in order to address animal cruelty, neglect and exploitation, and to promote vegan ethics in New England. Peace Ridge advocates for all animals – farmed animals, equines, companion animals, and wildlife. So of course they also provide safe nesting habitat for Bobolinks! Thank you for your partnership with Ag Allies and compassion for all animals, Peace Ridge!

05/31/2024

Flashback Friday - featuring Brendan and Sean who came here six and a half years ago as sick little calves who were slated to be slaughtered for veal (the fate of virtually all male calves on dairy farms) until we rescued them. Lots has changed over the years, but one thing that hasn’t is that Sean and Brendan are still inseparable best friends. ❤️

05/30/2024

Beautiful Sadie (the red Devon with horns) recently decided to buddy up with Thelma and Louise, the two little Angus girls who came from a cruelty case last fall! 😍😍😍

05/28/2024

***❤️Application pending!❤️***

This pretty boy is Sammy. He's a 2-ish year old border collie, looking for a gentle family to show him that he can count on people- that someone WILL feed him consistently, WILL show him care and attention and WILL invest in his well-being.

He's a mild mannered guy, who responds so sweetly to a gentle touch. He can be timid, but he will warm up and blossom - he has only been with us for 2 weeks and he's already opened up to us tremendously.

Cats are a yes- he's lived with them before. Birds are a definite no- he has prey drive toward birds like ducks, chickens, etc.

He is smart too- a brainiac! He catches on so quickly even though we can tell no one bothered with him much in the past.

Let's find him a promising future!

He won't be ready to be adopted until July as he is waiting for his neuter appointment. But we are hoping to spark some serious interest in this well-deserving gem of a dog!

Also good with kitties!

For info on our process and to apply: https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

05/24/2024

Animals have best friends - just like us. Vinny (left) and Flora (right) are two of our many bonded pairs.

Flora arrived unexpectedly in 2017, crammed in a station wagon with ducks and chickens and children. When the man driving said if we didn’t take all the animals as a “donation,” he’d ”just kill them instead,” we knew we needed to save them all.

We had the children walk Flora to a quarantine area and she promptly jumped the fence to try to chase down the station wagon. She was heartbroken to be dumped and wouldn’t stop bellowing for days.

While she was leery of us adults, Flora quickly bonded with our director’s daughter who remains her favorite person all these years later. When Vinny was rescued from a local neglect situation in early 2018, he won Flora over and became her favorite goat. ❤️

05/23/2024

Did you know that there are roughly 50 dogs at our shelters on any given day this year? We have many great, adoptable dogs waiting for their special families along with lots of seniors and special needs dogs who call our staff cabins home. Keeping these pups healthy, happy, and entertained is always a top priority. Here are just a couple of our lucky pups enjoying one of our big, safely contained dogs fences!

(Pictured here, adoptables MJ (gray AmStaff), and Freddy (white Pyr).

Want to help us help dogs? Consider adopting! Whenever one of our dogs is adopted, we fill that space immediately with someone who needs us!

We’re also looking for a special person with professional experience working with rescues dogs with various needs to join our team as a dog caregiver and walker. You can read more about the job and apply in the link in the comments. Another great way to help out - please become a monthly sponsor of our dog program. We’ll put those link in the comments too 🐾❤️🐾

05/20/2024

One of Marida’s favorite things is to roll around in the fresh shavings, which sometimes surprises little Soleil 💕

05/19/2024

Susie (left) is one three slaughterhouse survivors we rescued five years ago. Raised with two other pigs as “pets,” when their guardian got in trouble with animal control for horrendous, inhumane living conditions, instead of cleaning up, she sent the trio to slaughter. When she called a week later to pick up their remains, she was shocked to discover they had been waiting in a holding pen at the slaughter house all week and were still alive. When she called us, we knew we needed to save them.

Sweetpea (right), is our newest pig on the ridge, arriving earlier this year when animal control found him running loose in the road after being unwanted/abandoned. After he was cleared from quarantine, we decided to introduce him to Susie and the two other pigs from her rescue.

As a rule, pig intros usually take time given how sensitive, smart, and hierarchical pigs are. We have 14 different pig areas at our shelters, each with happy, stable groups. When adding someone new, we typically start with controlled meets through gates and fences with newbies spending time in adjacent intro areas so the pigs can get to know each other and work on figuring out their place before the excitement of sharing a habitat or barn.

Sweetpea has been in this intro process with Susie and her “sisters” from her rescue, Petunia and Celia, for a bit now and we are so happy with how well it is going! We love this photo of Susie and Sweetpea feeling comfortable enough to hang out together and we are so glad our buddy Sweetpea joined the PRS family! 🐷❤️🐷

05/18/2024

***❤️ ADOPTED ❤️***

Okay folks, can we work some Facebook magic and find this beautiful old girl a home finally!? She's been with us for over a year!

Her name is Haddie and she is onwards of 11 years old. She is pretty healthy for her age, although she has a little weakness in her hind end from time to time. She also had a benign tumor removed last year. So we've been fixing her up and she's just been waiting, and waiting, and waiting. 😪

She can be a little bit grumpy with other dogs, especially if they get up in her grill. But it's not that big of a deal. She likes cats just fine and she is fine around other dogs who give her space and let her be the head honcho 😂

She would be a great addition to a family who has room in their hearts for an older dog. She would love for someone to make her feel special during her last couple years on earth!

She's easy to please, loves the car, enjoys short walks and to just hang out! She also still loves a good chew toy!

Please check out her profile and our adoption application and info at https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

05/18/2024

*** ❤️❤️❤️ADOPTED!!!❤️❤️❤️***

Rocco is eager to find a new home for him and his teddy 🧸❤️

He'd love to start fresh with a family who will cherish him for the rest of his life- and what a lucky family that will be!

He was originally rescued from a ditch at the roadside by a police officer who found him and brought him back to health.

He was rehabbed in a home with other dogs, a cat and even an opposum!

He's a really good-natured, well-adjusted boy and at just under a year old, we'd love to get him into home sooner than later, so he can learn about all the wonderful things life has in store for him with the right people!

Check out his profile and all of our adoption policies and info at: https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/adopt/

05/17/2024

Does it get any cuter than baby Soleil? The correct answer is no. 😍😍😍

05/16/2024

Libby and her stick 😍

05/14/2024

Georgie and Buford - two of our 48 rescued bovine friends - enjoying this beautiful weather. When the animals are happy, we’re happy! ❤️