ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch Inc., 501-c3 Non Profit

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ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch Inc., 501-c3 Non Profit

ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch Inc., 501-c3 Non Profit Welcome to our ranch! This former cattle ranch and wheat farm has transitioned into a sanctuary for rescued and retired farm animals of all types. EIN #47-1186873

Farm Animal Sanctuary and Cat Adoptions - Message ARRR for an Adoption Application- Open by Appointment Only- (We aren't set up to take in dogs; try The Stray Sanctuary.) We have a pirate theme, even though we are located on the prairie, because the ranch owner is a descendant of a famous pirate and because he worked on a ship for a short while and loved the experience. Sail along with us on this

journey, one which we have dreamed of for years. The ranch is owned by a landlocked pirate and his wife but we couldn't do it without our Crew! ARRR's First Mate (aka- ranch foreman) is Mark. His dedication means everything, especially considering the hot summer months when the work days are long and hectic, followed by the long winter months which are not only a bit dull but can be extremely cold. Each crew member, Mark, Kristi, Cynthia, Kristina, Kara, Jana-Lee and Rachel, is extremely important because they determine the quality of residents lives. ARRR is fortunate enough to have occasional volunteers as well! They provide a little extra TLC. Our Board of Directors: Flint Bibler, Kjersti Eide, Patty Fitterer and Jennifer Eide Bibler

ARRR residents include 32 equine (16 horses, 8 mini horses, 3 donkeys, 1 mule, and 4 ponies), 4 roosters, 5 ducks, 3 sheep, 5 goats, 7 potbelly pigs, 3 hogs, 2 cows and a around 80 cats (this number changes as we take cats in and adopt them out) as of February 2023. The number of animals we take in will remain small so that we can focus on quality care. As with any journey into the unknown, we sometimes experience rough seas and sometimes smooth sailing. The final destination is a comfortable and safe home for many critters. Please jump aboard (like our page) and follow along with the adventure! ARRR gained federal accreditation for 501-(c)(3) non profit status as of October 30, 2015.

03/03/2025

James got a selfie with Morgan while doing morning chores.

03/01/2025

Happy Caturday from ARRR! We still have kittens available for adoption. Please spread thevword, we don't want them to grow up in a shelter.

The series of kitten vaccinations is completed. They range in age from 16 to 18 weeks. They are super sweet kittens, playful and adorable. Send a private message to ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch if you are interested. Thank you!

02/28/2025

This warm weather is melting snow quickly! But there is still plenty of snow in these photos taken at the beginning of this month.
Photo credit goes to James.

02/27/2025

An uninvited gues showed up in the garage this afternoon. James escorted the little guy outside where he was released.

No, we don't like rodents around. But we don't like killing, either. We are trying out a rodents birth control product. Are you laughing now? Yeah, it sounds ridiculous, well it did to me anyway, until I learned more about it. The product is called Contrapest. It will be interesting to see how effective it is. Meanwhile, this little guy gets to live another day.

02/26/2025

Photos from last week, shared with us by Ala.

02/22/2025

(UPDATE: Bug was delivered to his new home on March 1st 😄 Thank you, everyone, who showed interest in him and shared this post!)

Bug desperately needs a special home ASAP! This sweet boy has had too many ups and downs. Here is his story:

Bug was surrendered to ARRR by his owner back in 2019. She said he was a stray that she had picked up.

The ARRR Crew found Bug to be a delight! His gentle personality and sweet temperament made him a favorite. However, we soon encountered a problem: stress induced dermatitis. Living in a shelter environment can be very stressful to some cats. ARRR takes special steps (such as controled lighting, soothing wall colors, unscented clean products, ect) to reduce stress as much as possible. Still, the stress of living with many other cats was too much for Bug. The poor kitty developed little balding patches, with red, itchy skin. Our vet provided a treatment, which helped immensely, but then our concern migrated from itchy skin to the potential side effects of long-term medication use.

Then, in 2023, a wonderful thing happened; a young couple adopted Bug! Once Bug settled into his new home, a funny thing happened: the dermatitis appeared to... disappear! In a home environment, Bug thrived!

A few months ago, Bug's family brought home their first human baby! Their hearts overflowed! Until... red, itchy, painful patches developed on the skin. Not on Bug's skin, but on the baby's. The hives are so painful that the baby cries and won't let her parents touch her. The couple tried several techniques and products, but nothing seemed to help. The heartbreaking decision to re-home Bug had to be made.

Here's the thing: ARRR will accept poor Bug back into our program, although the stress of this will most certainly wake up his dermatitis. He will end up back on medication. Having a good home, then going back to the shelter, is something no one wants. There's no way around it though, unless Bug gets adopted again!

PLEASE help us get Bug into a good home right away! He needs stability. Forever commitment. Attention. In return, Bug will give his heart. He has so much love to give! It is no fault of his own that he has to be rehomed. (The young couple tried to make it work. They are good pet owners. In the past they have even rescued abandoned cats and found homes for them. Rude or judgmental comments will not be tolerated on ARRR's page. Bug's current situation is not fair to the new baby nor to Bug. The couple is doing the responsible thing by returning the cat to ARRR.)

Please consider adopting! Please share this post. Bug needs to be out of his current home ASAP. If he could go directly to a new home and bypass having to come back to ARRR's shelter, it would reduce his stress. Please help if you can, for Bug's sake!

02/19/2025

Wild Coast Pet Food recall, two cats euthanized after eating food contaminated with HPAI (bird flu).

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02/14/2025

Valentine Kitten Adoption Event at TSC is underway 🙂

02/12/2025

Add some love to your life by adopting a kitten on Valentines Day♡

02/11/2025

Farrier Day at the ARRR! Every time we see Cookie's beautiful face, we are so glad that we didn't listen to our old farrier who told us to put her down because she was too dangerous. Does she look dangerous to you, LOL?! She stands perfectly well for Sandstorm Farrier Services! Well, we do keep her occupied with treats 😄 https://www.facebook.com/share/18NoAYdSGT/

02/07/2025

https://dakotacountry961.com/north-dakota-ranks-50-in-animal-welfare/

02/04/2025

Yay! A big THANK YOU to Ana and Keagan at American State Bank for your donations in December.

Another big THANK YOU to Equipment Share ( https://www.facebook.com/share/12DTiMpL3J6/ ) who donated from when they worked the gate during the Spring Lake Holiday Lights Drive this year, and of course Williston Parks and Rec.

ARRR appreciates the help (we certainly can use it) and if our residents spoke in anything other than nieghs, oinks, meows, mooos, and quacks, I'm sure they'd say thank you, too 😉

02/03/2025

02/01/2025

Does anyone happen to have some corral panels that they don't need and would be willing to donate to the ARRR?

01/23/2025

Sunset photos taken by ARRR's Captain a week or so ago.

Address

5292 129th Avenue NW
Williston, ND
58801

Telephone

+17018595813

Website

https://animalrescueranchnd.org/

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Happy Caturday from ARRR! Our resident cats got a new toy, and it's a hit! Crew Member James shred this video. Reminder: we are still accepting applications for a part-time cat attendant. AND we have many cats and kittens that desperately need homes. If you have room in your home and in your heart, please adopt! And please spread the word, thanks.

Mark and Cyndi during morning chores...

This little one was on our road today. Encounters between dogs and porcupines usually don't end well for at least one. Here's the thing: it's a shame when people hate a creature simply for it being what it is. Porcupines are unaggressive. They aren't exactly fast or agile on the ground. When a dog with big teeth comes at ya, ya gotta defend yourself with whatever you have. Nature gave the porcupine quills, so we can't blame it for using what it was given. The porcupine vales it's own life as much as we value our own. Dogs are smart, and if they have smart owners, they are taught commands such as "leave it," which can minimize damage from porcupine encounters. And thank heaven for veterinarians who will help a dog heal! An injured porcupine won't be so fortunate; there will be no one to help it. Mind your dogs. Let the porcupines be. And if you're not busy hating them, perhaps you can enjoy them... from a distance. All porcupines on ARRR land are respected.

Here is a slow-motion video of Edgar jumping up onto the counter in ARRR's cat shop. The way cats move is pretty amazing! Edgar was one of the thirty warehouse cats that were living under the threat of being poisoned. ARRR rescued and placed almost all of them to good barn and shop homes, although a few of those cats weren't suited for shops or barns. One of those few is Edgar. He is vision Impaired. He would be a very good indoor cat for the right person. Thank you, Crew Member Cassandra, for the video.

Happy Caturday from ARRR! Everyone, meet Lokie. We have posted photos of him before, as he has been with us since 2020, but this short video shows a new development in Lokie. He was pretty much a wild child; always scampering away from any crew member that got too close. A couple of years ago, former crew member Rachel had some success with Lokie. She could even pet him! ARRR's current Cat Crew members can not only pet Lokie individually, but more than one can pet him at the same time 😮😁! This video captures the first time Crew Member James has seen Loki play. Progress! Oh, and the cats that jumps in at the end is Louie, who came to ARRR in 2021. Please adopt, don't shop.

Another lovely day in North Dakota... thank you, ARRR Crew, for tending to our residents.

Happy Caturday from ARRR! Here is a 20-second slow-motion video of Loki, taken by the newest member of our Cat Crew (thanks Cassandra)!

Happy Caturday from ARRR. While we are grieving the loss of King Sampson, the archangel kittens remind us of purpose and bring joy. 🖤 .

It's 18°F at the ARRR today, and The Captain is out taking videos of horses.

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Our Story

Welcome to our ranch! We are now a few years into our new journey, one which we dreamed of for years. This, a former cattle ranch and wheat farm, has transitioned into a sanctuary for rescued and retired farm animals of all types. The ranch is run by a landlocked pirate, “Captain” Flint, and his wife, Jennifer. Of course we couldn't do it without our fabulous crew; Greg, Ty and Keegan. Their dedication means everything, especially considering the hot summer months when the work days are long and hectic, followed by the long winter months which are not only a bit dull at times but also can be extremely cold. ARRR is fortunate enough to have occasional volunteers as well! They provide that extra TLC. The number of animals we take in will remain small so that we can focus on quality care, and currently we are at capacity. We hope that this journey is something you will join in on. Please jump aboard (like our page) and follow along with the adventure! If you would like to visit the ranch in person, please make an appointment as this is also a private residence. ARRR has federal accreditation for 501-(c)(3) non profit status as of October 30, 2015, EIN#47-1186873

“We believe all creatures have souls, therefore all have the right to live out their lives with respect and dignity, and to know what it is to be loved.” -ARRR Ranch Co-founders