Share the Moon Animal Sanctuary

Do you need a moment of peace? Reed is here for you. Stare into his soulful eyes and just breathe.

“True compassion does not come from wanting to help out those less fortunate than ourselves, but from realizing our kinship with all beings” - Pema Chödrön We’re so grateful that early in Charlie’s life someone had compassion for him and spared his life. The farmer saw something “different” in Charlie …did he feel a kinship? We can only hope that farmer continues to see more of his animals as someone instead of a product. We can all find ways to be more compassionate toward ourselves, other humans, non-human animals, the planet…the possibilities are endless. Choosing foods/meals that eliminate animal products is an easy way to cover compassion toward ourselves, the animals AND the planet! Win-win-win. Charlie suggests starting with meatless Monday! 🌱

Sorry for the lack of posts and stories…all of my extra energy and time is going toward trying to get Hazel eat or drink. I just made a special grocery run to get her some watermelon, and she likes it!! At least she’s eating hydrating foods, and I was able to sneak some meds in her to hopefully stimulate her appetite again. We’re in contact with her vet as well. I think she has enjoyed sitting on a heating pad and watching bird videos 🥰

Come along for breakfast at Share the Moon Sanctuary!

This isn’t an exciting video…just the chickens searching for some seeds I tossed as they exited the coop this morning. But, LOOK AT THOSE MOUNTAINS. This is sunrise in the fall here…the mountains look like they’re made of gold, and I love it.

What a beautiful and peaceful fall morning

Weezy has always loved to cuddle. Not necessarily with other chickens, but definitely with her humans. She’s also more chatty with the humans than the other chickens, like she’s having an actual conversation. Shes so cute! Our chicken posts always perform the lowest. Can you help boost Weezy up by liking/commenting/sharing/saving? Let’s show the social media algorithms they aren’t the boss 😂

Can you hear Simone purring? If you listen closely you can also hear Henny purring! These little feathered cats are so funny and cute. This time last year, we were staking out the parking lots of some fast food restaurants in town, trying to trap Simone. She had several dense bushes to hide in, and was completely feral. I’m so thankful for my friend Anissa at @mothercluckersmicrosanctuary for her help and expertise! She set up a humane cat trap in one area, and a drop trap in another. It took us 3-4 afternoons of just sitting and waiting. We almost had her on our second day, but workers from the neighboring restaurant actively worked against us, chasing her off. They didn’t like that we were going to “lock her up” after she’d been “free” for several months. Let me tell you…dodging traffic, living without adequate shelter from the elements, being kicked off an 8 ft wall by people at a nearby business (yes, we witnessed this), and having to scavenge for food amongst trash and cigarette butts isn’t “freedom” to a domestic chicken. Simone is SO happy with her new flock! She’s the boss, but also likes to play the little sister role, always wanting to do what Weezy is doing. And she hasn’t crowed once since moving in with them…a clear sign that she feels safe.

It’s a beautiful Saturday here! Fall is in the air. The trees should be in full autumn colors soon 🍁🍂 There is still so much devastation in other parts of our town, and even more in other counties around us. It’s easy to scroll through social media and become depressed and feel helpless. But our little sanctuary is just fine, and we can’t let our sadness keep us from providing for the 13 loves in our care. They have no idea what’s going on in the world outside these fence lines; they just want to be fed and be loved on. Thank you for helping us care for them, and for following along on our adventures 💚

This branch is HEAVY…that’s one reason it’s still there 🙃. But Reed picks it up like the Superman he is, like it’s just a little stick! These boys are strong!