Slim Chance Sanctuary

10/26/2024

Since the news is now public, I would like to address the situation several folks have asked me about concerning the avian flu outbreak in Santa Rosa. JP Julie Peacock Meyer is a devoted member of the animal rescue community who has helped countless animals and specializes in taking in hospice dogs. She and her husband, Mike, also adore their winged companions: geese, guinea pigs, chickens, peacocks, etc. They have selflessly cared for and loved numerous animals, including birds for over two decades. This is an utterly heartbreaking situation, and they immediately took action to figure out what was happening.

If you own birds and they exhibit symptoms of illness and/or suddenly perish, then please be especially vigilant right now. UC Davis will perform a necropsy (the carcass must be refrigerated and NOT frozen) to determine the cause.

An avian flu infection has been confirmed in a backyard, non-commercial flock of birds in southwest Santa Rosa, raising alarm in the county’s farmbelt, where poultry producers were devastated by a series of deadly outbreaks that began nearly a year ago.

10/13/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:
Watch out Moo Deng! This thick chunk of love is looking for his special forever home. RayRay is a blind pit bull who just wants to find his special person. He’s had a rough past, but that doesn’t stop him from greeting every morning with absolute glee.
Ray would benefit from a person with a stable routine who isn’t much into exercising (he doesn’t do long walks or heat). He’d love to be adopted by a homebody, and Ray would be very happy to share the household with another dog(s). His blindness makes him sensitive to new things, and he relies on his person to make him feel safe. When I take him for walks, he responds splendidly to following my whistling and snaps.
Ray’s joys include snuggling, collecting toys in his bed, parading any new toy while snarfling, and fighting his nemesis—the garden hose. He also enjoys sitting quietly with his person, taking short walks, and meeting dog buddies. Food is an excellent motivator, but above all, he adores praise and feeling valued.
This dude is a lovely delight who appreciates everything. Ray is in the process of getting the vet care he needs (likely eye removal and he meets with a specialist on Nov 7th) and he is ready to look for his soulmate. If you have room in your heart and life for this two-year-old, let me know!

09/10/2024

Meet Mr Bailey 🐷 A super friendly 4yr old kunekune that's neutered. Bailey has less than 2mths to find a forever home.

09/09/2023

Don’t be fooled! These are four little Love Terrorists who will bend you to their will through their adorable expressions and tiny “mews”. Highly affective agents, for sure.

4 weeks old and will be ready for adoption in another four weeks. Spay/neuter mandatory.

07/20/2023

Found a little bird in the middle of the Summer Bridge. Bird Rescue has been contacted and I’m just hoping the little one can pull though until transferred into their capable care.

05/17/2023

Me: Sorry, turns out I won’t be able to make it.
I have a deer in my car.

Friends: Oh, OK.

People who know me don’t miss a beat about this type of shenanigans anymore.
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That said, little Blossom Deerly is healthy and well. Matt from Fawn Rescue will try to reunite her with Mama. If reunification doesn’t work, then she will be on her way to their rescue. Big thanks to Berlin Fisher for saving the fawn from trafffic.

04/30/2023

Some rescues are small in stature (but this little frog’s large bellows led us to discovering it stuck in a composter).

12/23/2022

Hiiro is looking for his forever home, so please share his flyer with loving folks who may be interested. He adores people, cats, and dogs. This senior (12) is a complete gem and one of the gentlest souls I've met ❤ Feel free to contact me for more details.

"Looking for the gentlest loyal companion? Meet Hiiro! This wonderful 12-year-old came from a rough situation and is SO appreciative of every kindness shown to him. He loves people, cats, dogs, and especially adores kids. Hirro has a clean bill of health (although his past leaves him with blemishes like rough elbows & skin tags), is housebroken, & rides perfectly in the car. Hiiro’s biggest wish is to find his forever family so they can mutually cherish each other for the rest of his days."

03/16/2021

Available For Adoption:

The little Pekin ducklings are practicing floating. It's more of a challenge when their true feathers have not come in yet. These two are being raised with lots of love and are looking for a forever home. Please send a message if you're interested in adopting them.

03/12/2021

Newest fosters have their first bath.

03/12/2021

Hoping this lovely little one makes it.

03/02/2021

Oh, my little loves! What a good life they will have ❤
Our three goats left on Sunday for their new home.

If you look closely you can see 3 little lamancha’s settling into their new home! These boys were once going to be killed just for being born male. They got a second chance at life thanks to their amazing foster family who bottle fed them and let them grown big and strong!!!

02/24/2021

UPDATE: SAFE 😀
It was a pleasure to help this gal find her new home

02/19/2021

Horses are naturally elegant creatures
😉

This gelding (name pending) is now loving life. His daily routine includes walks to greet neighbors, grass in the park with fans, and a roll on the beach by the river.

He needs wight, hoof care, and vet care. But first, he gets a few days to settle in and learn that he is safe.

02/10/2021

02/10/2021

02/10/2021

MISSED YA!

Hi folks, this page has been quiet for a while as 2020 brought me a very unexpected new foster-- a little baby boy who was/is a Child Protective Services case. (Thus I won't be posting any photos until his case is resolved.)

We had the pleasure of raising him until he was 9 months old, and he is now with a wonderful family while the rest of the court proceedings unfold (which could take close to another year).

Needless to day, being a first-time mom to a baby during a pandemic was both rewarding and a lot of work. So, please excuse the lapse in posts.

And, just in case you were wondering, we never stopped rescuing a menagerie of animals. Ill post photos of those!