Old McDarling's Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.

Old McDarling's Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, providing rescue, safety & respite to livestock

The cuddle puddle is strong here with Pumpernickel and friends. ❤️
11/08/2025

The cuddle puddle is strong here with Pumpernickel and friends. ❤️

Meet the littles!
11/01/2025

Meet the littles!

With a BIG thanks to our friend Breanne Danielson White and her buddy, John, our little one now has friends!Now let me t...
11/01/2025

With a BIG thanks to our friend Breanne Danielson White and her buddy, John, our little one now has friends!

Now let me tell you a little story. When we were asked to pull this one and the other birds, our friends and big supporters, Amanda Shaffer & Toni Hoover transported them to Amanda’s place and we met them there to pick up. Because Amanda didn’t have a warm setup for a single little chick, she did the next best thing - she put it in her bread proofer 😂😂.

I’d like to introduce you to our first little one, Pumpernickel and its friends, Rye, Wheat & Sourdough. Welcome to the funny farm, littles!!

10/30/2025

We pulled this little 2 day old chicklet, along with several others, from the shelter today. This poor little is terrified and since 4:30 this afternoon has been awake and peeping because it’s terrified and doesn’t understand why it’s all alone. We had cuddled together since we got home, but finally, after HOURS, this wee one finally settled and dropped its head to sleep when we snuggled it into a tiny blanket under its heat.

This is not the time of year to hatch chickens but we will do everything we can to find it a friend if we are able. It’s going to be a tall order but we will try hard.

No matter what, it will be loved, it will be cherished and it will get all the attention we can give it to ensure it stays healthy and grows strong.

My heart is broken. I don’t know how to put into words how devastating this day has been for us here. We lost Howard. Ou...
10/23/2025

My heart is broken.

I don’t know how to put into words how devastating this day has been for us here.

We lost Howard. Our Howie. He’s gone and I don’t even know how to process.

Three nights ago, while tucking everyone in, Howie was having some difficulty breathing. He had lost weight in the days prior, relatively quickly. He got up and moved a bit but he wasn’t himself. He ate a little bit, was still drinking. His color was pale. Temp was normal. Thinking he may have the start of pneumonia, I started him on antibiotics and gave him a shot of pain meds to make him more comfortable.

Last evening, he hadn’t improved. I called our vet on the ER line and requested they come out tomorrow (today) as I felt he needed a stronger antibiotic and wanted them to do a blood draw, f***l and of course, check his lungs for the suspected pneumonia.

The visit we had wasn’t anything close to what we expected. Howie’s heart rate was 120 (normal is 75-80) and he had a grade 4 heart murmur. He was struggling to breathe and there was fluid in his abdominal cavity. He was in heart failure.

I don’t even know what else to say now. We had to make the most unselfish and heartbreaking decision to let him go. This wouldn’t get better and in fact, he would have suffered.

Howie was my beautiful bottle baby. My loving, kind and affectionate boy. There wasn’t a mean or aggressive bone in his perfect body. At just over 2 years old, he didn’t deserve this. He had so much more life to live, so much more love to give. I am broken and my heart feels like it might just shatter. I’m just so incredibly sad. I haven’t felt this pit since I lost my Gilly and it’s tearing me apart inside.

Rest peacefully, my sweetest boy. You deserved so much more time with us and your family.

Mama loves you, baby boy. I love you so so much. ❤️

Penelope sheep is making progress!! Humane Society of Harford County ❤️
10/16/2025

Penelope sheep is making progress!! Humane Society of Harford County ❤️

We’ve had significant rainfall the last two day so Penelope, who doesn’t always make good life choices, got a waterproof...
10/15/2025

We’ve had significant rainfall the last two day so Penelope, who doesn’t always make good life choices, got a waterproof jacket to cover her from the rainfall. No one said sheep were smart - we only said they’re adorable 😂.

This evening, she appears to be keeping some dinner for later. You never know when your next meal may not arrive 😂

Eeny was not super impressed with the neuter drugs today 😂😂😂
10/04/2025

Eeny was not super impressed with the neuter drugs today 😂😂😂

Gosh, where does the time go?? These little bundles were born 6/5/25 and today…is neuter day for the boys! Send us some...
10/03/2025

Gosh, where does the time go?? These little bundles were born 6/5/25 and today…is neuter day for the boys!

Send us some good juju for good procedures and good healing. We’re in good hands with our vet but some extra thoughts never hurt ❤️

2025 shearing of the angoras and our new sheep, Penelope, is in the books. Yay!! This gives you a good picture of Pen’s...
09/30/2025

2025 shearing of the angoras and our new sheep, Penelope, is in the books. Yay!! This gives you a good picture of Pen’s body condition and why we’ve asked for help and why we do what we do.

Pen is still having small meals throughout the day to continue to get her weight up. She has been dewormed and deloused as a precaution (didn’t see any bugs on her - whew!). When she arrived at the shelter, her body condition was 1/5 and she is already so much better but she has a long way to go. Slow and steady wins the race!

Please continue to share our posts, donate if you can and if you can’t, simply keep us in your thoughts ❤️❤️

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09/27/2025

This girl, y’all! I can’t get enough of her and clearly the feeling is mutual. She is a love and is transitioning so well!!

09/22/2025

The wiggle button really does exist

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2210 Brians Way
Lusby, MD
20657

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+12027474898

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