Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary

28/12/2024

❄️Happy Winter from Herd & Flock! ❄️
As the season of warmth and togetherness unfolds, we’re celebrating with a big THANK YOU to our incredible community—and sharing some smiles from our beloved residents! 💚

🐇 Arco & Chidi love cozying up together over their breakfast bowl.
🐾 Parker the pup is ready for wintery adventures!
🐓 Sherman the rooster struts his stuff, recovering beautifully.
🐄 Rocky, Han Solo, and the steer friends are enjoying their pasture strolls.
🐇 Cotton Candy the rabbit is fluffier than the snowflakes falling all around the northern states.
🐐 Snowflake the goat inspires us daily with her resilience.
🐓 The Cornish Cross Bachelor Flock are enjoying the cool weather, safe and sound.
🐄 Finn and Rocky, our iconic steer duo, remind us what friendship looks like.

This winter, you can make twice the difference! ❄️💚 Through December 31, every donation is doubled thanks to a generous matching gift. Your support helps animals like these thrive, providing the care, food, and shelter they need.

💚 Give the gift of compassion today: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock

From all of us at Herd & Flock—thank you for making this winter brighter and warmer for our rescued friends. Here's to a season filled with kindness and love!

Happy Winter! 🐾❄️

28/12/2024

🎉 Last chance to make a difference in 2024! 🎉

There are only a few days left to give—and thanks to a generous matching challenge, every dollar you donate will be doubled through December 31!

Your gift provides vital care to residents like:
🐦 Big Bird, who relies on regular treatment for chronic upper respiratory issues.
🐦 Pat, Grandpa, and Georgia, three special-needs pigeons receiving love and expert care while they recover indoors.

With your help, we’ve already made incredible progress, but we still need your support to hit our $25,000 goal by midnight on December 31.

💚 Give now and get a tax-deductible receipt: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock
💚 Share this post to spread the word!

Let’s end the year with kindness, compassion, and a brighter future for these animals. Thank you for being their heroes! 💚

27/12/2024

Happy Winter, Everyone. Who is the animal friend you get to hang out with this season?

27/12/2024

✨ We’re almost there! ✨

With just a few days left in 2024, we're making a final push to reach our $25,000 goal to replenish Herd & Flock’s medical fund—and every donation will be DOUBLED through December 31!

Your support helps animals like:
🐦 Big Bird, who bravely battles chronic upper respiratory infections and needs ongoing care.
🐦 Pat, Grandpa, and Georgia, our trio of special-needs pigeons, who are living indoors while being treated for aging-related and other medical issues.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward life-saving treatments, surgeries, and care for the 152 residents who call our sanctuary home. Don’t forget, your donation is tax-deductible!

💚 Donate now and double your impact: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock
💚 Share this post to help us reach our goal!

Together, we can start the new year strong and ensure every animal gets the care they deserve. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

23/12/2024

🎉 Double Dollars! 🎉

This December, every dollar you donate will be MATCHED, up to $25,000! That means your generosity will go TWICE as far to help animals like:
🐔 Hildebelle the Hen, receiving care for reproductive health issues.
🐓 Sherman the Rooster, healing well from ongoing foot issues.
🐦 Grandpa Pigeon, thriving with his wife Georgia after treatments for aging-related concerns.

With your support, we’ve saved 968 lives in five years and currently care for 152 residents—but the need for veterinary care has never been greater.

✨ Let’s raise $25,000 this December to replenish our medical fund and save even more lives!

💚 Donate today and double your impact: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock
💚 Share this post to spread the word and amplify your generosity!

Together, we can create miracles for animals who need us most. Thank you for your kindness and support! 💚

11/12/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
This December, every dollar you donate will be MATCHED, up to $25,000! That means your generosity will go TWICE as far to help animals like:
🐔 Hildebelle the Hen, receiving care for reproductive health issues.
🐓 Sherman the Rooster, healing well from ongoing foot issues.
🐦 Grandpa Pigeon, thriving with his wife Georgia after treatments for aging-related concerns.

With your support, we’ve saved 968 lives in five years and currently care for 152 residents—but the need for veterinary care has never been greater.

✨ Let’s raise $25,000 this December to replenish our medical fund and save even more lives!

💚 Donate today and double your impact: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock
💚 Share this post to spread the word and amplify your generosity!

Together, we can create miracles for animals who need us most. Thank you for your kindness and support! 💚

03/12/2024

Wonder Bread is feeling right at home.

When a family member suddenly passed Wonder did not have any place to go. As a very fearful cat, she bites and scratches. With pets and kids of their own, everyone was afraid to take her on because they didn't have a safe space.

For now, she has a safe space with us and lots of room to be herself.

In addition to Wonder Bread, we have 11 amazing cats available for adoption. They came to us as a group of 35 from another rescue when they had to close. We have found many wonderful homes, and there are 11 still waiting.

When we can find loving homes for those friendlier house cats, we will have more space for animal friends like Wonder Bread USA who otherwise would have an especially hard time finding a family.

03/12/2024

It’s Giving Tuesday—and today, you have the power to save lives. At Herd and Flock, we believe that providing medical care is more than just treatment—it’s an act of love. Every surgery, every dose of medicine, and every comforting touch shows the animals in our care that they are cherished and safe.

https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock

Our Medical Fund is the lifeline for animals in need of urgent care and ongoing treatments. Right now, our medical expenses are rising, but with your help, we can meet the challenge head-on. Our goal is to raise $25,000 by the end of 2024 and we are well on our way. Every donation today ensures that our animal residents receive the care they need to heal and thrive.

Right now, your Giving Tuesday gift can::
💙 Offer needed check-ups and vaccinations
💙 Fund essential medications for long-term care
💙 Provide life-saving surgeries for animals in crisis

The support of donors like you has allowed us to extend the life of our goat Snowflake who received surgery to remove skin cancer spots. This is just one example of the medical treatment that donors have funded for our animals.

Your generosity ensures that no animal suffers needlessly and that they receive the love they deserve. Thank you for making the difference.

https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock

29/11/2024

Honoring Native American Heritage Day

Today, we reflect on the history, culture, and enduring contributions of Native American communities. At Herd & Flock, this reflection is deeply personal, as the 60 acres of land where our sanctuary resides were originally home to the Southern Patwin Malacas (Lagoon Valley) community.

We honor the Patwin people and their descendants, including the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, who continue their legacy as federally recognized tribes. For thousands of years, the Southern Patwin Malacas community stewarded this land, cherishing it as their elders taught through generations.

As we observe this season of gratitude, we also acknowledge the complex history of Thanksgiving—a tradition that celebrates abundance while overlooking the loss, displacement, and trauma endured by Indigenous peoples. In remembering this truth, we honor the resilience, wisdom, and leadership of Native communities who guide us toward a more equitable and sustainable future.

We are deeply humbled to be on this land and commit ourselves to its care in honor of its original stewards.

[Land Acknowledgment Pronunciations:
Patwin: PUTT-win
Cachil Dehe: CATCH-ill DEE-HEE
Kletsel Dehe: KLET-SELL DEE-HEE
Yocha Dehe: YO-chuh DEE-HEE
Wintun: WIN-tune]

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This Native American Heritage Day, let us move forward with gratitude that acknowledges the past, respects the present, and works for a future rooted in justice and understanding.

28/11/2024

🌟 Happy Thanksliving from Herd & Flock! 🌟

Today, we’re taking a moment to share how thankful we are for YOU—our amazing supporters on social media. 💚 Every like, comment, and share fills our hearts and fuels our mission to care for and rescue animals in need. Your love and encouragement truly buoy our spirits and energy every single day. 🐾

As Giving Tuesday approaches and we work toward raising $25,000 by the end of the year (we’re at $6,055 so far—24% of our goal! 🎉), we want to remind you that there are so many ways to help beyond donations:

✨ Like, comment on, and share our posts to spread the word.
✨ Sign up to volunteer—your time makes a difference!
✨ Join us for a tour and meet our residents up close.
✨ Donate items from our wishlist or gently used supplies like x-pens, carriers, tools, office supplies, furniture, or plastic totes.

Each small act of kindness helps us create a better world for animals. Together, we’ve already accomplished so much, but there’s still more work to do. Let’s keep this momentum going and make the next four weeks count!

💚 From all of us at Herd & Flock, thank you for being part of our compassionate community.

27/11/2024

Giving Tuesday is just one week away, and we’re so excited about the impact we can make together for the animals at Herd & Flock!

With your support, we’ve already raised $5,105 toward our year-end goal of $25,000 to replenish our medical fund. This fund is critical to providing life-saving care for our 152 rescued residents.

Every donation makes a difference. Whether it’s funding urgent surgeries or routine medical treatments, your generosity gives these animals a second chance at life and the love they deserve.

This Giving Tuesday, December 3, we’re counting on compassionate supporters like you to help us reach our goal. Here’s how you can make an impact today:

🌟 Make a Gift Early: Can’t wait for Giving Tuesday? Start now! Your donation today will kick-start our campaign and bring us closer to $25,000.
🌟 Spread the Word: Share our campaign with friends and family to inspire others to join this life-saving mission.
🌟 Become a Monthly Sponsor: Provide ongoing support for animals like Snowflake, Finn, and Hunny.
💚 Donate Now to save more lives this Giving Tuesday.

Thank you for being part of our journey to create a kinder world for animals. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday our most impactful yet!It

24/11/2024

With the recent rainstorm, our pigeon friends found their aviary wetter than usual. With a few extra volunteers on hand this weekend, we had time to do a deeper clean of the shelves and floor. And we got to test some nesting boxes. The box idea is sound, but the ones we tried are too small.

We brought on nearly 60 pigeons last fall when a rescue near us had to close. In the last year, we’ve been studying up on all things Pigeon, slowly making improvements to their kennel aviary. We’ve been “making do“ as we figure out how to give them their best lives.

Are you a “pigeon fan”? Come visit our amazing flock and help us make more improvements. And if you’re not, come visit us to meet our amazing flock. Pigeons are super rad.

20/11/2024

📣 Giving Tuesday is Around the Corner!

We’re feeling the love from last weekend’s Fall Holiday Meal Fundraiser at Bambi Vegan Tacos where we raised $3,600 toward our $25,000 medical fund goal! 💚 Your generosity can help animals like Snowflake, Olivia, and Violet receive the life-saving care they need.

Now, we’re setting our sights on Giving Tuesday (Dec 3)—a global day of giving! 🌟 Will you help us close the gap and ensure our residents continue to thrive?

Here’s how you can support:
🐾 Donate: Every dollar makes a difference.
🐾 Sponsor a Resident: Provide ongoing care for animals like Hunny and Kittle.
🐾 Share: Spread the word about Herd & Flock and our mission.

Together, we can make miracles happen for these incredible animals. Let’s see how far we can go! 🐐❤️

📲 Visit https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Herd&Flock to donate or learn more.

14/11/2024

14/11/2024

🐾 Meet Our Rescued Stars! 🐾

This Sunday’s Fall Holiday Fundraiser celebrates not only Herd & Flock's 5th Anniversary but also the 150 beautiful lives we've saved together. ❤️ While we wish we could bring them all to the event, they won't quite fit in the venue! 😄

✨ Special shoutout to 9 of our rescues:
🐐 Shelby the goat
🐖 Luther the pig
🐐 Hunny the goat
🐓 Kittle the rooster
🐐 Teddy the goat
🐄 Rocky the cow
🐖 Olivia the pig
🐓 Colson the rooster
🐐 Waylon the goat

Every ticket purchased helps support their ongoing care, including our crucial Medical Fund. 🩺 Your support ensures that these animals continue to receive the love, safety, and medical attention they deserve.

✨ Only a few seats left! Join us for an evening of incredible food, fun cocktails, and a celebration of all we've accomplished over the last 5 years.

🎟️ Your ticket includes a $50 tax-deductible donation to Herd & Flock.

Let’s celebrate with compassion, delicious vegan food, and great company! 🌱🥂