Gracie has a lot to say!
Gracie is a VERY talkative girl! What do you think she's trying to tell us? 😸
Visit the bird room!
We share many furry friends with you here, but did you know that Spring Farm CARES is also home to some feathered friends? Take a minute to enjoy the ambiance of our bird room (along with the sounds of their favorite radio station!) 😊🦜
Rollin and his crew
Rollin and his chicken crew strutting their stuff around the farm 😊🐔
Gracie spying on our meeting!
When we're having a meeting in the Learning Center, there's a good chance that Gracie will also be joining us through the kitchen window! She loves to be a part of meetings and silently (or not so silently) judge our discussions. 😆
Tommy playing with the big goats!
Tommy doesn't let his size stop him from playing with the big goats! 😊🐐
Animal Message of the Day - This concludes our Daily Messages of Gratitude series for 2024
From Shawnee: “When I was born, my mother died. I would have died too if it wasn’t for the kindness of humans who showed up to help. I have had many horse friends as I grew up that took me in and made me part of their family. I have since also lost all of them. But I had a choice in life to give in to that loss and let it overcome me or for me to find something new to focus on. I chose to focus on being a friend to others who found themselves alone. And my life is now rich with so many things. When we choose purpose and kindness over despair, it heals our hearts. I hope you will trust your heart to kindness and be the gift this world needs. That is my message. I am grateful you asked.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Shawnee_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Flannigan: “One of the gifts I am most grateful for is curiosity. Maybe that sounds strange but I am always very curious about everything. Because of that, I am never bored. Sometimes, if I’m honest, it can get me into trouble. Like when I tip buckets of water over on the floor. I was simply trying to see what was in there. Oh well. There is so much to be curious about in life. Like where do leaves go? I see them tumble by our cattery and off they go. Do they ever stop? Do they end up many miles away? Did the leaf I see already come from many miles away? What do the birds see when they fly high up into the sky? What do trees think about? Do you ever wonder any of these things? Are you curious? See, there are so many things to wonder about and discover. Life will never be boring for me.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Flannigan_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Snowball: “I am grateful for sunny days. I know we need the rainy ones too. But I love being able to feel the sun warm my body and I just soak it all in. I also appreciate seeing the stars on clear nights. The other thing I am grateful for is to be a goat. My goat body is the best fun in the world. I love to climb on things and run and leap for just the fun of it. And I love the taste of all the different grass, leaves, and plants that I find. I have favorite ones and it is great fun to scout them out and find a secret stash and eat it all. I also appreciate kindness. I love it when people visiting look at me and say my name. It makes me feel so special. I have lots of good people around me. I am grateful for all of them.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Snowball_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Carley: “I love to sing. Ask anyone who is around first thing in the morning when I celebrate when our caretakers arrive to start their day. I have a mighty voice. And the great thing is that I also know I am heard. It feels good to be understood and loved. My other donkey friends and I went through some awful times. But we all supported each other and got through that together. None of us could have imagined we would be in a wonderful place like this one. I find comfort with my friends. And I can trust that we are safe. There is nothing that could ever be greater than that. I am grateful for every day. And I love to share my gratitude whenever I can. That is why I love to sing. Then everyone can hear my message of joy.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carley_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Genny: “I’ll tell you something. I think life is just the best. There is so much to be grateful for every day. I love my cat friends. And I love my human friends too. Not all of them really understand me. Sometimes it is a little difficult at first when I meet new people. But I am really good with quiet people. I don’t think you humans know how loud you are in your heads, even when you are not talking. It’s kind of funny. Cats know how to be quiet inside. And we also like to share that with you as well. I love my toys. I love certain boxes and crinkled paper. I love the sun. And I like to smell things in the breeze outside my door. There are so many great things in life. Sometimes, you just need to get quiet inside to appreciate them.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Genny_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Blue: “I have found so much joy in being a bunny. I am grateful every day for everything I am being given. There are so many things that I like about life. I love eating. I love playing. I love being in a form that can jump. But, by far, the thing I treasure most is companionship. I lost my bunny friend this year and it made me quite sad. I knew it was her time to leave her body behind. But I still miss snuggling up beside her. I have a new friend now. We are still learning about each other. She was alone too. She is very different than my other friend but that is ok. My heart feels comfort when I can share my things with a friend. I hope you are blessed with friendship too.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
Animal Message of the Day
From Brandy: “I am most grateful for being able to share my heart with those who can use a dose of compassion. I think the human heart is a very beautiful thing. But what I notice most about you is that you often cannot see your own light and beauty. So, if you come to see me, my intention is just to reflect back to you what I see in you. We can spend a moment in peace and kindness. You humans need much more of that. You sometimes seem to spend a lot of time rattling around in your heads and you get yourselves somewhat lost. But we believe in you. Animals hold a space for your hearts to find comfort within yourselves. We see you for who you are. And we love you for who you are. I am grateful to share that experience with all who wish to share. I have known fear, hunger, and great sadness too. You are not alone when you are experiencing those things. I guess what I want to share this year is that I am most grateful for all of you. I wouldn’t be alive today if it were not for the kindness of humans who brought me and my friends to safety out of darkness. I am blessed by the kindness of the human heart and I will spend my life giving that back to you.”
For a print version of this message:https://www.springfarmcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brandy_Messages24Print.pdf
These messages can also be found on our website to share with those not on Facebook:
https://www.springfarmcares.org/blog/category/animal/messages/
