Forrest Animal Sanctuary

01/29/2025

Charlie had a visit with the vet today after we noticed him losing a bit of weight last week. We originally thought it might be his teeth bothering him and causing him to eat less. So we immediately began giving him Critical Care from Oxbow Animal Health to make sure he was getting the nutrients he needs and switched his hay to all alfalfa, which is richer to help him put back on the weight, and then called the vet.

Good news is that he has already begun putting the weight back on! He has a tentative diagnosis of an intestinal parasite, which can be deadly for rabbits, however, when caught and treated quickly, he should make a full recovery and be back to chasing his sisters around the playpen in no time!

01/27/2025

Those eyes 🤩 Luckie is our most independent kitty at the sanctuary so when she comes asking for cuddles, you stop everything to give them to her!

When Luckie was 6 months old, she was bitten by a brown recluse spider while living in NJ. This poisonous bite caused her skin to begin falling off on one side of her body.

After 2 years of vet visits, experimental treatments, and one final surgery, Luckie finally recovered. She is now 13 years old and living her best life at the sanctuary!

01/22/2025

Nothing like a nice hay burrow to stay warm on this chilly PA day! It’s 5 degrees out here near Pittsburgh 🥶 stay warm everyone!

01/20/2025

Mama and son having a sweet moment together 🥰

01/14/2025

Butch, our diabetic kitty, hasn’t been feeling well. 😞 We are still trying to diagnose what’s going on with him but in the meantime, his big bro, Jeffrey, is keeping a close eye on him!

01/06/2025

We are so grateful for Fix'n Wag'n for taking such good care of our little man, Charlie! He was neutered last month and his surgery went so well, his recovery so speedy, that we were able to reintroduce him to his sisters and mom quickly so as not to break their very strong bond. Here’s some shots from his first day back, with Pearl keeping a close watch over him 🥰

Spaying and neutering your pets is so crucial to their long term care. It not only addresses potential behavior problems (such as aggression and spraying), but it also prevents health problems such as reproductive cancers and infections. Plus, no accidental litters or sibling breeding.

If you live in the Pittsburgh area and are in need of a spay and neuter clinic for your pet, contact or message us for more info.

12/06/2024

Jasper says, “Happy Friday, everyone!”

11/14/2024

Over the weekend, we took in a family of bunnies - mom, dad, and 3 babies who turned 8 weeks on Sunday. This was a classic accidental litter after two incorrectly sexed parents.

We are happy to report that the babies are doing great and we have 2 girls (white and black) and a little boy (white with the cutest little black mustache 😆). Mom came in with a bit of an eye infection that we are treating but it hasn’t slowed her down one bit! Dad is doing great, albeit a bit hormonal (understandable!) and he will be headed to be fixed next week through Fix'n Wag'n.

Please help us welcome our new furry little family to the sanctuary with a quick like or share. If you’d like to send a welcome home chew toy, our Amazon and Chewy wishlists are linked in comments! 🐰💕

10/31/2024

“Who, us? We aren’t misbehaving at all!”

Have you ever seen such adorably guilty faces 😂 Wally and Chata were the sanctuary’s first guinea pig residents and it has been so much fun getting to know their personalities and quirks. They never cease to make us smile!

10/24/2024

Anyone else get the stare of death if a meal time is even slightly off? I’m pretty sure Bandit has it down! Happy Friday Eve everyone!

10/09/2024

Thanks to an amazing supporter of the sanctuary, the girls got to dress up there habitat with some fun super hero and Harry Potter themed padding! These are adorable and do a great job of soaking everything up so our girls stay nice and clean. Thank you Toni Besh for your donation! ❤️

09/30/2024

‼️Ticket sales CLOSING SOON‼️

If you haven't secured your tickets yet for this awesome event benefitting J and J Farms Animal Sanctuary, there's still time to get in on the fun, but not much! Tickets sales will close 10/12 to give us enough time to prep all of the cool surprises we have in store for our guests. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

So pick a character (from the list provided on the order form), don your flapper dress or gangster outfit, and head over to get your tickets now ➡️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/64397d85-ae5c-4b78-8613-552151f04bbc

Here's a little taste of what to expect:
- An immersive1920's theme to transport you back to the era of flappers, speakeasies, and jazz 🎶
- Tickets are $40 and include dinner, dessert, and all the things you need to solve the murder!
- Cash bar on site with fabulously themed drinks at a price you'll swoon over 🥂
- There will be a basket raffle with dozens of baskets filled with goodies to win
- A photobooth 📷 and trophies so you never forget this amazing night!

09/04/2024

It’s going to be a great weekend. Stop by and say hi! 👋

08/30/2024

Everyone’s resting up for the big holiday weekend! What are everyone’s plans? 🌊🍔🎆

08/26/2024

This weekend, we got to meet some new friends at Fair Haven Farms 4th Annual Sunflower Festival! Co-president, James Forrest, was quick to make friends with several feathered beauties from Heart and Soul Parrot Rescue. They do amazing work helping abused and neglected parrots get a 2nd chance at life. It was a pleasure to meet them and learn more about these beautiful, exotic birds. Be sure to head over and give them a like and follow! 🦜

07/12/2024

Cas does NOT care that mom’s new job (which she has to keep him in the lap of luxury!) requires her to be up early and he can’t return to bed after dinner to cuddle and continue sleeping. This is his cute pose, complete with a diabolical grin, to try and pursuade her to stay. 😑

06/22/2024

Our first craft show under with all proceeds benefiting our rescued critters! We are at the Lakeside Market at Lakeside at Jefferson in Mercer, PA. We are so excited to bring the love of crafting to the benefit of our rescued animals. We will be all over this summer selling our handmade goods, follow us to find where we will be next!

06/22/2024