Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation

12/25/2024

Wishing a very merry Christmas to all!

So thankful for our amazing staff working hard to keep all our animals comfortable and healthy- even on holidays!

Hug your family members today! 👯‍♂️🐶🐱🐰🐹🐮🐷🐔🐤🐴🐍🐠🐏🦙🫏🦃

12/23/2024

A HUGE thank you to the Rutland Lions Club for donating all their unsold Christmas trees to the animals!! The barn smells amazing and the animals are loving the treat!!

12/17/2024

Who wore it better? Lil Guy on the right is bringing the charm, while Alfie on the left is serving up some serious sass. Let's see your best captions!

12/04/2024

While we didn’t make it all the way to our goal, we are BLOWN away by how quickly we made it 1/3rd of the way! We’d love to continue raising these funds before the next farrier appointment rolls around! Thank you to all who donated, liked, and shared! All our animals will be doing happy dances on healthy feet thanks to you!!!

12/03/2024

We’re still waiting for our first donation! We know there are so many amazing rescues, sanctuaries, and non-profits vying for your donations and appreciate anything people may be able to donate toward our Hooves for the Holidays fundraiser! We hope to be updating this soon! 🤞🏼

12/03/2024

Today is !

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday, our first starting (or ending) holiday shopping with sales and deals, giving Tuesday is a way to start the holiday season with charity and gratitude.

You will see many of your favorite nonprofits and charities running fundraisers today. Giving Tuesday is a great way for us all to try and end the year, strong with donations and (sort of) caught up on bills.

This Giving Tuesday also coincides with farrier day here at Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation. Our wonderful farrier comes every three weeks to trim the hooves on some of our horse and donkey herd (and Poppy the mule too)!

This , we would love your help paying for today's appointment! Frequent farrier visits and healthy hooves are an important part of maintaining the overall well being out of equines. The old saying goes “no hoof, no horse” and we spent a lot of time and money dedicated to keeping them on their feet!

14 of our animals are getting trimmed today including: 4 standard donkeys (Rascal, Hannah, Jessie, and Dallas), 5 mini horses (Indy, Classy, Rusty, Popcorn, and Alfie), 4 full sized horses (Harvey, Diva, Majack, and Mulligan) and 1 mule (Poppy, of course!).

Each trim is $75 and the grand total is $1,050! We so appreciate any donations you can make to help chip away at this bill! Please consider being a holiday hoof hero for one of these guys or a donation to the overall bill! If you wish to donate to a specific animal, please be sure to write it in your donation note!

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3ES9ERG99GY7Y
Venmo: http://venmo.com/treasurehuntfarm

Or donate right here on Facebook!

11/28/2024

Have you met… KEVIN?!???!??

Something to be extra thankful for this year is the return of a turkey to our farm. Kevin came to us this spring and somehow we haven’t introduced him yet! He was likely dumped or wandered away on a nearby farm and was taking up roosting on top of cars.

He’s settled in beautifully and has grown more and more handsome each day. We are hoping to find a companion for him someday but for now he loves roosting in the duck coop and watching over his quacky friends.

Turkeys are smart animals with huge personalities. It is hard on a day where so many turkeys meet their demise to look at Kevin and think of his possible fate had he not arrived here. We take solace in the fact that he will never go through that and will live his life out happily gobbling his morning greetings each day!

11/26/2024

🌧️ Rainy day vibes: perfect for early holiday shopping! 🎁✨ If you're looking for ways to give back, check out the wishlists on Chewy and Amazon for our farm animal sanctuary! Your support helps provide essential supplies like medical care, grain, treats, and more for our rescued friends. 🐾❤️ Happy shopping!

Our NEW Chewy Wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/sarah-h-williams-treasure-hunt-farm-foundation_b132704680

Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/iHfLt5O

11/23/2024

🌟 Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 🌟

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career? Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation, a non-profit farm animal sanctuary located in Rutland, MA, is seeking a dedicated Farm Animal Caregiver to join our compassionate team!

Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
Compensation: Starting pay $12-$14 per hour, negotiable based on experience

Key Responsibilities:
-Turning animals in/out
-Feeding
-Cleaning stalls and coops
-Grooming
-Administering medications
-Light yard work

Ideal Candidate:
-Equine experience (preferred)
-A passion for animal welfare and sanctuary work
-Responsible, dependable, and able to work in a team environment

If you’re ready to be a part of a meaningful mission and help improve the lives of our beloved farm animals, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply: Interested applicants can send their resume to [email protected] or apply via Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e3df548a093b889&from=shareddesktop

Apply today and start making a difference in the lives of animals!

11/20/2024

🌟🐾 Get your 2025 calendar today and support Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation! 🐾🌟

With every calendar purchase, you’re helping care for over 100 lovable rescue animals at our sanctuary in Rutland, MA. Enjoy a new adorable animal each month (like these ones!), all while making a difference! ❤️

📅 Grab yours now at: https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/Treasure+Hunt+Farm+Foundation+2025+Calendar-5735644389

(Link in Instagram bio!)

Every month is a chance to spread kindness! 🙌

We are offering 15% off until Giving Tuesday! (12/3)

Custom Photo Calendars for Sale Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation 2025 Calendar

11/17/2024

Hi friends,

We have some sad news to share with you..

Thursday afternoon, surrounded by so many that loved him we helped Merlin leave his tired body.

Since his arrival in June of 2023 we have worked tirelessly to solve issue after issue that arose. He came to us parasitic with frequent seizures and we got quickly to work getting to the bottom of things as much as we could.

When the diagnosis came back that his seizures were idiopathic and he was likely drug/dewormed resistant, we still did our best. Our staff worked tirelessly to keep him happy and comfy- from multiple medications every day, catering to his every food whim, and loving him endlessly.

The last few weeks, he’s been suffering from malabsorption due to constantly battling parasites (despite constant vetting, deworming, and hospitalization) and we’ve been supplementing his nutrients however we could. As we ran out of things to try, the weather grew colder, and he grew thinner- we knew we were getting closer.

He had a wonderful day Wednesday cruising the halls of the barn, eating pumpkins, offering his assistance to our wonderful vets while they checked out another goat, and then spent the afternoon in the sunshine in the yard.

There were many tears at his passing but we are confident he will find his way (probably with his customary detours) to the green pastures over rainbow bridge, filled with pumpkins and hot dog rolls.

We’ll never forget you, Merlin! 🧙‍♂️

11/14/2024

On September 30th, another handsome man joined our family! Our veterinarian’s again reached out (you guys are enablers to our mission!!!) about a 28-year-old, registered Morgan gelding who needed a soft landing. His owner had him for his whole life and was facing tough decisions with the economy and the amount of work required. After we sadly had to say goodbye to Stanley, we knew we could find space in our hearts and our barn for one more!

Meet Majack (Magic)!

He is the sweetest, mellowest boy! He hopped right on the trailer with minimal coaxing (looking at you, Harvey and Twizz!!!) and rode mostly calmly to our farm, then stepped off like he owned the place!

Majack, like so many of our animals, has Cushing’s disorder and requires daily medication for it. He also has COPD that requires soaked/steamed hay and extra caution with things like dust and dander! 

We are working on getting a little bit of weight on him and cleaning up some of his previous hoof issues to hopefully get him comfortable barefoot, but he is overall a very happy boy and has become a fast favorite! We initially turned him out with Quincy, Lil Guy, Rocky, and Alfie but he has since taken a liking to Diva and the two have settled into a beautiful new friendship!
 
Thank you for your support, your generosity, and for loving these animals with us!!

11/13/2024

Hi guys!! Maverick here!!

My brother Goose and I got something funky done on Monday. The humans keep saying something about balls but we don’t really play any sports so I don’t know what that’s about. Goose and I are feeling ok, a little sore and sorry for ourselves.

Our brother Jett and our buddy Auggie didn’t get any extra attention from the vet ladies who came. Jett has something called a “heart murmur” or something so the humans will be sending him to the hospital for a checkup and to get “fixed” there. I didn’t know he was broken! Glad he’s going to get fixed!

Auggie paid me his whole dinner and extra hay to kick some of the vet’s tools to the ground so he didn’t need to get seen. He said it was totally worth it but the vets said they’ll be back next week to teach him how to play sports or whatever they’re saying about balls!

For now, I’ll take the extra treats and snuggles!

Bye guys!!
Maverick

PS do you like my little beard I’m growing????

11/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who has donated their leftover pumpkins!! They make such a GOURDE treat!!!

11/11/2024

✨ It’s a big day tomorrow!!

These handsome bucks & our sweet ram lamb all become wethers tomorrow! It is castration day!!!!

We are very excited, both because they are very smelly teenagers right now and also because it is one step closer to them joining our big goat herd! Out in the main herd, they’ll have so much space to run and friends to play with, and Auggie will be reunited with his mom, Tulip!

As a sanctuary, we plan for our animals to live as long and as healthy lives as they can.

One huge issue in sheep and goats' is urinary calculi, or mineral deposits that block the urethra. Allowing these four to mature and not castrating them until after they turned 6 months old is an important step to continued health!

While it is sometimes not an option for some to wait, we are happy we were able to separate them and allow them time to grow.

The procedure will be done on the farm with extra care taken for their comfort and recovery. As you can imagine, a neuter times 4 gets a little pricey! If you are able to help support our mission and pay for a portion of these procedures, we would appreciate it!!!

Links to our PayPal and Venmo are below in the comments! 🔗

11/08/2024

Friendly reminder!

❄️ For some, it is rug season again! ❄️

Whilst there may be differing opinions on if/when is the right time to rug horses, there is one thing that we can all agree on, the importance of SAFETY and fastening rugs correctly. Here are some key guidelines that are all to often overlooked. Using the correct way to fasten rugs should help avoid accidents such as getting attached to hay nets and getting legs stuck in straps. 🐴💙

👉 Face hooks inward. Always position clips towards your horse’s body to prevent them from getting snagged on fences, hay nets, or anything else. Outward-facing clips can get caught or come undone, risking injury if your horse panics.

👉 Cross those straps! Belly straps should always be crossed (some rugs do have a different arrangement now, i.e. 3 straight straps, follow the manufactures intentions) to prevent twisting. A twisted rug can cause rubbing, discomfort, injury, or even panic if your horse feels trapped or gets a leg caught in poorly fitted straps.
Leg straps must also be crossed in a loop, this prevents rubbing on the inside of the hind legs and keeps the rug level, it also stops the straps hanging to low and risking a leg getting caught as the horse gets up or down.

The image shows visual examples of correct and incorrect strap and fastening placements.

11/04/2024

It’s about time we catch up on introductions!!

meet... ALFIE!

This dreamboat of a mini pony looks like he came straight out of the dreams of any little girl or My Little Pony cartoon! His tiny stature, fluffy mane, BIG personality, and squeaky neighs melt our hearts every day!
 
Alfie, or “Alf,” is a 28-year-old miniature horse who was surrendered to us on Labor Day weekend. (I know, we’re so behind on the updates!! Sorry!!) His owners were being forced to move off the property they both lived and kept him at and desperately needed him rehomed. Alfie was a smidge underweight on arrival and is on daily Cushing’s medications. Otherwise, he is a healthy boy! His owners made an appointment to have him euthanized, as rehoming an older, unrideable horse with expensive daily medications is a nearly impossible task!

When our veterinarian called us asking if we would consider taking him, we knew we could make room!
Alfie has settled in flawlessly, sharing a stall with Rocky and Lil Guy, chatting with Merlin across the hallway, and being Quincy’s pocket doppelganger in the field during the day.
 
We are so grateful that with your support we were able to offer Alf a safe place to land and look forward to sharing him with you for the years to come!

If you’d like to make a donation to Alfie’s continued care, we have PayPal and Venmo!