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HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary

HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a permanent safe-haven for previously abused/neglected/abandoned horses and farm animals. All are trauma survivors.

Additionally, our dog rescue programs provide forever hospice care for terminally ill and senior dogs. HartSong Ranch is dedicated to providing a permanent safe haven to animals deemed un-adoptable. Many of the sanctuary animals in our care have special needs - some are blind, some have emotional problems and some are elderly. We also manage The UnderDOG Railroad, saving hundreds of pups from hig

h kill shelters who have failed their temperament evaluations and are therefore, not allowed onto adoption room floors. In addition, we manage Ethel's Mission, saving senior pups, 15+ years or older. These senior "fospice" (hospice + foster) pups are placed in loving forever homes until they take their last breath. HartSong Ranch covers all expenses for Ethel's Mission pups - food, bedding and veterinary care. Our goal is to make certain that the last years of their lives are the best they have ever known.

05/01/2025

Today is BIG DAY OF GIVING - a critically important mid-year fundraiser for HartSong Ranch and, with your support during Big Day of Giving on May 1, we can continue to provide care and refuge to more than 60+ sanctuary animals living within our gates while also providing a platform for the public to observe firsthand the way farm animals behave when they're not expected to be used for milk, meat, clothing, or labor - allowing them to simple be, and as a result, connect to one another and humans with an awe-inspiring sense of calm and trust.

Additionally, HartSong Ranch manages two foster-based dog rescue programs, focusing on terminally ill dogs and senior dogs. Considering that the senior and terminally ill dogs are unadoptable, your donations help to cover expenses for these worthy souls, including food, bedding, and veterinary care until they take their last breath.

GIVE: You can donate to HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary by visiting www.bigdayofgiving.org on Thursday, May 1, and making a gift with a credit or debit card.

We, and those we serve, deeply appreciate your support. Thank you.

04/28/2025

BIG DAY OF GIVING is a critically important mid-year fundraiser for HartSong Ranch and, with your support during Big Day of Giving on May 1, we can continue to provide care and refuge to more than 60+ sanctuary animals living within our gates while also providing a platform for the public to observe firsthand the way farm animals behave when they're not expected to be used for milk, meat, clothing, or labor - allowing them to simple be, and as a result, connect to one another and humans with an awe-inspiring sense of calm and trust.

Additionally, HartSong Ranch manages two foster-based dog rescue programs, focusing on terminally ill dogs and senior dogs. Considering that the senior and terminally ill dogs are unadoptable, your donations help to cover expenses for these worthy souls, including food, bedding, and veterinary care until they take their last breath.

GIVE: You can donate to HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary by visiting www.bigdayofgiving.org on Thursday, May 1, and making a gift with a credit or debit card.
• You can start giving from April 17 through May 1 during the Early Giving period.
• If you donate in a loved one’s honor, the website will email that person.

Your support is deeply valued. Thank you for standing with us.

04/24/2025

GOTCHA! Talk about a 'wild' goose chase...

In October 2024, HartSong Ranch agreed to take in a homeless goose named Alvin from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in Auburn, CA. Released in our front yard, Alvin spent the morning nibbling grass, enjoying his swimming pool and exploring his new home. By 4PM - feeding time - Alvin had disappeared.

Two months passed without any sighting of Alvin. Subsequently, a local real estate agent, while inspecting a listing for a substantial plot of land approximately two miles from HartSong’s property, observed what she believed to be a solitary white goose on a recently cleared section of the listing. Fortunately, she took the initiative to post a picture of this lone goose, although she did not disclose the specific location of the sighting. The only information available was that the goose was spotted on a property off Syd Road, which borders the sanctuary property.

Thus, the search for Alvin resumed. At that time, five parcels of land were listed for sale in the vicinity. Thorough inspections were conducted on each parcel, yet no sign of Alvin was found.

Approximately a week later, we were tasked with delivering a flatbed full of compost to a neighbor residing at the end of Syd Road, about two miles from HartSong’s property as the crow flies. While passing by the large parcel of land, the driver noticed what appeared to be a 'white object' alone in a recently cleared part of the parcel. However, as he approached, the object quickly retreated into the foliage. Could it be possible, after all these months, that this distant white blur was indeed Alvin?

Reinforcements were called. This mission required a coordinated effort, so we enlisted the assistance of Angela Pesola from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue to aid in the search for Alvin. A few days later, Jim, Angela and I traveled to the parcel of land. Despite extensive searching in the cleared area, no goose was found. Jim, however, recalled that this property featured a large artificial hole that occasionally fills with water during the rainy season. We stopped and Jim ventured through the massive blackberry bramble to investigate further. Indeed, he spotted a small white object in the distance, approximately 20 feet up the hill from the water's edge. IT WAS ALVIN!!!

Reaching him proved challenging due to the steep terrain and surrounding blackberry bushes near the water-filled hole. As Angela and Jim approached, our concern was that Alvin might flee, but he remained stationary. It is likely that his prolonged isolation in the wilderness had weakened him to the point of resignation and acceptance of his fate.

Today, Alvin is happily enjoying his life as a sanctuary member of HartSong’s feathered family. Happily, he has made friends with the other 4 rescued geese that share his space. His days are now spent splashing around in the community swimming pool, eating the fresh spring grasses and patrolling the front yard. Every night, Alvin, along with the other geese, are secured in their sheds with a delicious offering of cut up fruit, meal worms, goose crumble and canned corn.

Was it worth the effort to find him? You betcha’ because - every life matters.

Welcome home, Alvin!

01/16/2025

HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary extends heartfelt gratitude to the Divide community and beyond for the overwhelming support during the Cool Feed & Ranch Supply 7th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser to benefit HartSong Ranch.

This event, organized by the amazing Carolynne Wright Knisley of Cool Feed & Ranch Supply, exemplified the power of teamwork and collaboration, bringing together extraordinary individuals who dedicated their time and resources to ensure its success. Carolynne - thank you for your dedication and hard work. You are truly one of a kind.

The evening was filled with laughter, delicious food, and a strong sense of community, showcasing what we can achieve together.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and contributed to this impactful event. Your support is invaluable to our mission!

With grand appreciation,
Kathy Hart/President

01/09/2025

We are excited to announce the final call for tickets to our upcoming community event!

Join us on Saturday, January 11 for an evening dining on delicious crab, vegetarian pasta, salad, french bread, silent and raffle auctions, plus a unique baked goods auction featuring local chefs and businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals while supporting a cause that champions community and animal welfare. Let’s come together to create lasting impact!

01/03/2025

This annual community event is a highlight not to be missed.
Be sure to secure your tickets quickly, as it consistently sells out.
Tickets can be purchased at Cool Feed & Ranch Supply. 1-530-887-0200.

* Carolynne Wright Knisley at Cool Feed & Ranch Supply is currently collecting Silent Auction and raffle items but more would be greatly appreciated so if you've items to donate, please contact Carolynne Wright Knisley.

Also, at this event, we pridefully display and offer numerous homemade baked goodies for auction - provided by local home chefs and local businesses so if you've a culinary delicacy to offer, please contact Carolynne Wright Knisley.

*We're happy to announce that the Vegetarian pasta dish served this year will be a delicious Fettuccini Alfredo - graciously prepared and provided by 's Breakfast and BBQ, located in Cool, CA. Thank you so much, Chris Hand.

Thank you to everyone involved for your incredible efforts to make the 2025 Crab Feed another spectacular event. We are touched and deeply grateful for your support.

12/25/2024

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Christmas that's merry and bright.

11/28/2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from everyone at HartSong Ranch.

Ah, the intense heat of summer has passed, and with it, the daily care routines for the sanctuary animals shift significantly. Heat lamps are now installed in the stalls and sheds, extra bedding is laid out to provide warmth during the cold nights, and each horse is now outfitted with a waterproof winter blanket during the nighttime hours

It's comforting to know that all the animals have sturdy shelters and cozy beds to weather the upcoming cold. Please understand that our work would not be possible without your support and for that, we are immensely grateful. Thank you!

May the warm glow of autumn surround you
as you celebrate the holidays with family & friends.

06/13/2024

Yesterday was a JOYOUS day… 50+ ‘wild’ Mallard ducklings were released on HartSong’s pond…

HartSong partners with many Wildlife Rescue Organizations in the Northern California area. Most of these wild ducklings were discovered orphaned or trapped in storm drains and turned into Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR, Auburn, CA). For the last 2 months they have been receiving excellent care while living together in a barn stall. This week, all were deemed healthy enough and old enough to be released into the wild.

How remarkable it was to witness their first steps as they cautiously waddled out of their crates, scampered to the pond’s edge and gleefully jumped into their first natural water setting. No coaxing was required on our part – they all seemed to understand that this is where nature intended them to be.

HartSong’s pond is very healthy and abundant with their natural food sources but even so, we will supplement their feed for a couple of months until they get the hang of foraging for food on their own. Supplemental feed for 50+ ducklings will cost HartSong a pretty penny so any financial help would be greatly appreciated.

In addition to caring about the welfare of the sanctuary’s domestic animals, HartSong also cares immensely about the welfare of the wild creatures that grace our land. It truly is an honor to be able to provide these ducklings with a suitable ‘soft release’ environment so that these little ones have the time to figure out how to survive in a wild, natural setting.

Tremendous thanks to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue for saving these precious lives and to Angela Marie McGillicuddy (GCWR wildlife technician) for transporting and delivering the 10+ crates packed with ducklings to HartSong Ranch. HartSong is very happy to have played a small part in this wildlife rescue and rehabilitation effort.

MORE RELEASE VIDEOS IN COMMENTS

06/07/2024

TRIPOD KITTEN UPDATE

It's a boy!!! We've decided to call him Scooters. Thank you Tina Wolteche-East for suggesting the perfect name.

*At the time of his vet visit, the vet suspected Scooters was 4-5 weeks old.

*Thankfully, his left leg is NOT paralyzed and his hip is NOT broken. My hopes that daily sessions of physical therapy on his useless left leg would develop the muscle memory needed and encourage him to begin to use his limp, flaccid leg and it did just that. Now, instead of dragging his remaining leg behind him, he is beginning to understand it's purpose and finally, he is able to move his leg underneath his body. He's beginning to figure it out - standing on his stump for balance and then pushing himself up into a semi-standing position. A huge improvement from dragging himself around on his belly.

*He now eats soft kitten food and kitten crunchies on his own. No more syringe feeding for this little guy.

*During the day, I set him free to roam in the main part of our home. The result of allowing him to explore as he wishes, though, leaves an abundance of what we call 'Scooter Trails' (urine and p**p streaks) all over the floors but if confined in a crate 24/7, he wouldn't develop the strength or muscle needed to eventually walk so needless to say, a lot of floor cleaning is required but it's worth it. His determination to figure out how to manage his disability is inspiring. His spirit is vibrant and he's definitely on a mission to explore the world around him.

*Due to his lack of hind end muscle, he 'dribbles' urine constantly so the vet showed me how to express his bladder which I do 4 times daily. She explained that as he grows and becomes stronger, the muscles in his bladder will become stronger and eventually, he'll be able to void when full rather than leak constantly. I look forward to that day because he's doesn't appreciate the applied pressure but I know he feels so much better after each urine expression is finished.

*You'll notice in the video that his left leg has a tendency to slide out to the left when he's on the move. To address that, I now wrap a small bit of vet wrap around his left paw. Doing so, gives him much better traction on our slippery hardwood floors.

I think this sweet little guy has a good future ahead of him. He certainly is a fighter and he loves to play be it with a hair tie - a crumpled up piece of tissue paper or a balled up piece of aluminum foil - he will bat his new toy around and play with it for hours. It's so nice to see him play.

Thanks to all for your concerns and well wishes about this sweet little bundle of joy. His vibrant spirit alone compels him overcome and conquer his challenges. No doubt about it - it is quite an effort to care for him yet we're delighted and honored to help him find his way.

http://PayPal.me/HartSongranch

06/04/2024

UPDATE: All the puppies have been adopted to loving homes. 😀
Thank you to everyone for all of your help and support 🐾💕

HartSong is doing a courtesy post.
These puppies were abandoned
and a kind couple found them and have them now but need help.
Is there a Rescue that can step up and save these sweet puppies.
They look like they are about 8 weeks old and possibly Chihuahua/ Minpin mix.
Please call Derek 530-333-5916
Thank you 💕🐾🤞

05/30/2024

HartSong Ranch Open Barn - No admission
Saturday, June 1, 11AM-3PM

RUBBER DUCKY RACES BEGIN AT 1:30
(see photos for a glimpse of the racing canal route)

*Meet the sanctuary animals - horses, cows, goats, geese, dogs, etc.
*Explore the sanctuary
*Enjoy a beautiful day in nature
*Silent Auction/Raffle items
*Plenty of parking
*Well mannered dogs/animals on leash are welcome

*Lemonade, beer, wine, hard ciders
*Impossible burgers and chips

COME ONE - COME ALL...
It's going to be a spectacular DUCKY day!!!

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Greenwood, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.hartsong.org/

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Our Story

HartSong Ranch is a magical place for abused/senior/special needs horses and farm animals. Many of the sanctuary animals in our care have special needs - some are blind, some are disabled, many are seniors - all are trauma survivors.

Our mission is to provide a landscape of quiet and tranquility for the animals that live within our gates – a sanctuary where they can enjoy nature, peace of mind and suffer no more.

The weak, weary, terrified, shy, deaf, blind, timid, discarded, bruised, battered and abandoned - those that are NEVER allowed on adoption room floors due to failed temperament evaluations - we see their inner light… these are the dogs of The UnderDOG Railroad.