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OHW is a trauma-informed nonprofit org offering animal assisted therapy with our 75 animal residents We do not take animals from private sources.
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One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary is is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that facilitates empathy, compassion, growth and healing for humans and our fellow animals through the principles of trans-species psychology. We are the only professional animal/equine assisted professional service provider in the greater Kitsap and Olympic region. One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary provides services in
the following areas:
1. Animal/Equine Assisted Self Development and Psychotherapy services to people of all ages. Our funding goals include maintaining a scholarship fund to support clients with a financial barrier.
2. Outreach Programs to local schools; Animals & Empathy Elementary Program and Teens Breathe in Nature. These programs include classroom sessions and a 2-3 hour experiential workshop/field trip to the Sanctuary for students.
3. Animal Sanctuary, providing a space limited number of permanent homes to farmed animals. Our residents become One Heart Wild Ambassadors; a face and personality representing their species for our guests and clients to befriend. Our sanctuary residents come to us through our connections with other animal welfare organizations. ROOTS Institute is the certification arm of One Heart Wild. Offering state of the art trans-species psychology oriented training in Animal/Equine Assisted Services Facilitation. One Heart Wild is a nature based service organization promoting ecology and empathy minded practices that care for the earth and natural resources, animals and humans. Your support can make a huge difference in the lives of our residents, our guests and clients, our wild neighbors, and our community. Visit www.OneHeartWild.org for more information on our programs and volunteering. Schedule a visit for your organization or school.
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Our cowgirls, Claire and Brita, are enjoying their expanded shelter! Now double in size, their house allow the girls room to stretch out and lay indoors. With our girls being SO big, they need this space to enjoy meals and sleep comfortably. As you can see, they are happy to receive extra cuddles in their space too!
Congratulations to our ROOTS Institute students! They have completed their 5-day intensive training and are just a few months away from becoming certified in Equine/Animal Assisted therapy and self-development. Over these months, students will practice their learning before returning for their final test in December. Faculty will be helping them along the way by providing individual supervision and feedback until they feel ready to test. We feel confident that each student in our program will succeed and become incredible practitioners in this field. We can’t wait to see how they will help shape this ever changing field. Stay tuned!
OHW’s ROOTS Institute’s students are in the final stretch to becoming Certified Equine/Animal Assisted practitioners! Today, students led faculty members, role-playing real world clients, through therapeutic sessions. Points of effect included promoting joy, stress reduction, self-regulation, and navigating difficult topics. We are so proud of our class. They have taken the ROOTS’ principles and made them their own, while inspiring us with new ideas and techniques we’ll use in our own practices. Tomorrow is our final day together in-person, before students go home to complete their practicum hours. Here are a few pictures from today’s sessions.
What a day! The morning started off clear and dry while we worked with our ROOTS Institute students in practicing Equine/Animal Assisted sessions. Our students started leading their own sessions today with faculty and did such a wonderful job. In the afternoon, our animal care volunteers joined us for an experiential workshop to learn about how OHW clinicians provide therapeutic services to groups in our community. ROOTS students joined in the fun, and learned alongside our volunteers. Then… a massive storm moved in! About halfway through our scheduled time and activities, we were rained out. Thankfully, all participants understood the predicament of true PNW weather, and we laughed off the experience through the deluge.
We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers and hope to reschedule another, and hopefully longer, experience for them in the near future.
We have two more days with our students and look forward to more learning in much better weather!
OHW’s ROOTS Institute students are in the final stretch of their Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy & Self-Development certification training. Five students are attending our in-person module here at Sanctuary for a five day intensive training. We are practicing sessions with each other, learning activities for individuals and groups, and connecting with our animal partners. We look forward to this week all year! Teaching our students the art of this work is an intense yet gratifying process and we can’t wait to certify these wonderful individuals to provide meaningful services to their communities.
Our Garage Sale starts tomorrow at 10:00am!
We will be open Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm.
Come on down to 12487 Old Military Rd Poulsbo, WA 98370. Please no lookie-loos until 10am. Gates will be closed until our start time.
We have home decor, tools, small animal care items, household items, furniture, and more!
See you there!
Caption this!
We can’t decide… I’ve GOAT your back, or Ready, Set Go(at)!, maybe It’s Go(at) time!
Whatever the cute caption, our goaties are inseparable, adorable and sooo photogenic ❤️
Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is celebrated on August 28th each year to honor and remember pets that have passed away. The pain of loss is real. As each person travels through their grief, we remember the companionship and comfort they provided to us. Don't forget that part of the relationship included care provided by you. The empty space left by the loss of a beloved pet is sometimes a difficult void to overcome.
This day can be a way to help heal the pain of loss and remember the companionship and comfort pets provided. Some ways to celebrate include:
Sharing memories of pets, such as photos and videos
Creating an outdoor memorial or garden
Partake in some of their favorite activites
Visit some of their favorite places
If you feel the need to speak to someone about your grief, please call the Pet Loss Grievence Hotline at (855) 245-8214 to speak with a licensed therapist.
NEW SPECIES ANNOUNCEMENT! Meet Hercules, a Common Map Turtle who has been a part of an outdoor science school for a decade. He has been in many schools and spent many hours travelling to do education events. The school has had to find forever homes for their animals and we are super excited to bring Hercules to OHW. He came home yesterday and received a clean bill of health today from our veterinarian! We can’t wait to introduce you all. Turtles get attached to their caregivers, recognize faces, and can enjoy the attention of people. They are also food motivated. We will all have a lot to learn and teach about this aquatic species!
We love our incredible volunteers! These invaluable individuals help us care for our 70+ permanent sanctuary animals by cleaning enclosures, filling waters, grooming, property upkeep, enrichment activities, and providing animals the love and affection they deserve, all while making lasting human friendships along the way.
Does this sound fun to you? Join our team! Volunteerism is three hours per week and you can pick any day that works for your schedule. Visit our website www.OneHeartWild.org to register for a tour or just submit an application to get started!
Our last summer camp of the year was such a treat! This group of kids were so connective with the animals and each other. We spent time just sitting on our favorite gravel pile, enjoying nature and talking. We built bird houses, nature art and obstacle courses for to enjoy. Each camper had time with their favorite animals to build a friendship, or renew an old one. With school starting soon, we talked about our excitement and fears, and how to handle tough situations. They even decided together to bring favorite items from home to share with the group! We’ll miss these kiddos and can’t wait to have them back again.
Welcome To Sanctuary Nova!
A few months ago, OHW was contacted by our veterinarian about a horse in need of a forever home. Nova is a 20 year-old Andalusian who has several health issues that require constant care, medication management, and a strict dietary protocol. Since we had just started the construction project here, Nova’s move had to wait until the dust settled. Nova was able to move in on August 12!
Nova is settling in well. It is always stressful to leave old friends and familiar routines and we try very hard to minimize the stress on our end. We like to give them space to settle without having to directly interact with other horses until they have a sense of who is around. Our horses will be stopping by for a sniff and a squeal in the coming weeks and in no time, Nova will feel a part of the herd.
We’ll keep you updated on her progress!
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience (Attachment Nerd)
The grass is always greener… or so we’re told by our animal residents. Kitties in bunny cages, bunnies in chinchilla cages, and chickens only using the favorite nesting box 😂 our animals are full of personality and opinions, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Untigering 💕
Goats & Floats Art Festival is in full swing! Purchase tickets on Eventbrite or at our entrance. We’re serving floats and beer til 4:30, tours, kids activities, and the AMAZING live music by Harley Lampkin! Come on down!
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Dottie LOVES checking out the laundry. Can you even imagine the scents she’s receiving?! Bunnies, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rats and chickens, oh my! She loves to crawl over the bags, dirty and clean, to explore and play. We understand Dottie, check it all out....#rabbit #bunny #dottie #explore #sniff #curiosity #play #laundry #animals #sanctuary #sanctuarylife #kitsap #pnw
Just a cute clip of Sneezy rat drinking his water 🥰 our boys have stolen the hearts of staff, volunteers and visitors. They are now taking food from our fingers and their burrowing abilities are the cutest! Sometimes we can only see whiskers poking out of their deep bedding. Rats are such an interesting species!...#sanctuary #rat #rats #sanctuarylife #animals #kitsap #pnw
With construction still underway at Sanctuary, and the property not yet ready for safe horse play, the lower pasture is where the fun takes place! Holly, Sierra and Annie get their wiggles out while also enjoying fresh green grass. Look at Sierra gooo!!...#horse #horses #animals #sanctuary #sanctuarylife #kitsap #pnw #play #horseplay #fun
One Heart Wild’s Garage Sale is open today, Thursday, and Friday 10am-4pm. Saturday 10am-2pm. Come get some great deals and support OHW’s Sanctuary animals! 12487 Old Military Rd NE Poulsbo, WA
As you can see, Nova is settling in well to Sanctuary life. Just look at those lip quivers! Daily scratches, exploratory walks, friendly visitors and making new friendships has helped her feel safe and comfortable in her new home ❤️...#horse #nova #sanctuarylife #sanctuary #animals #scritches #kitsap #pnw
When Izzy walks the property everyone takes notice! As a friend to all, Izzy loves checking in on her fellow permanent sanctuary residents during her daily walks. The horses nicker, cows moo, goats bleat and sheep baa to all say hello!...#horse #horses #miniature #izzy #sanctuarylife #sanctuary #goat #cow #sheep #kitsap #pnw
Playtime with Cora lamb is the best time! Our little girl is now nearly 60lbs. and loves to run, jump, play and chase!...#lamb #sheep #corazon #cora #animals #play #fun #sanctuarylife #sanctuary #kitsap #pnw #foreverhome
Congratulations to our raffle winners! We will contact you tomorrow!THANK YOU to our wonderful community for making this year’s Goats & Floats Art Festival our most successful yet! Another HUGE thank you to our sponsor @rainydazebrewing who provided all of the beer and root beer! We are so appreciative of this partnership. Our beer garden and floats booth were constantly busy with excited guests.We had over 350 visitors come to enjoy amazing art vendors, tours, kids activities, and incredible live music by Harley Lampkin!We are overwhelmed with gratitude and we’re already taking notes for next year… But now we rest!
When you only have two hands and three cuddly sheep… what’s a girl to do?! ...#sheep #cuddles #animals #sanctuarylife #sanctuary #pnw #kitsap #love #cute #sweet #lamb
Local celebrity and Tik Tok star @gramacarolyn is joining us for Bunnies & Brews and Goats & Floats August 3rd and 4th!! Come meet her, and all of our animal residents at One Heart Wild! Bunnies & Brews Aug 3rd from 5pm-9pm is our 21 and over event to enjoy a night out with live music, lawn games, silent auctions and @rainydazebrewing brews! Goats & Floats Art Festival Aug 4th from 12pm-4:30pm for families to join in the fun! Kids activities, art vendors, tours, live music, beer garden, and delicious Rainy Daze root beer and creamsicle floats await you for an exciting day at Sanctuary! Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/one-heart-wild-80485460853 to purchase your tickets NOW to skip the lines!...#rainydazebrewing #gramacarolyn #tiktok #event #kitsapevents #kitsap #pnw #beer #animals #kidsactivities #tour #livemusic #beergarden #rootbeerfloat #creamscicle #art #silentauction #auction #sanctuary #sanctuarylife
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Bunnies & Brews and Goats & Floats, sponsored by @rainydazebrewing are coming up August 3rd and 4th. Whether you’re looking for an idly night out, or a day with the family, we e got you covered! Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/one-heart-wild-80485460853 to get your tickets and skip the lines!...#kitsapevents #event #fundraiser #festival #summer #fun #familyfriendly #21andover #art #beer #cornhole #laddergolf #bocci #kidsactivities #rootbeerfloat #creamscicle #popcorn #tour #animals #kitsap #pnw #sanctuary #sanctuarylife
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Bunnies & Brews and Goats & Floats, sponsored by @rainydazebrewing is are coming up August 3rd and 4th. Whether you’re looking for an idly night out, or a day with the family, we e got you covered! Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/one-heart-wild-80485460853 to get your tickets and skip the lines!...#kitsapevents #event #fundraiser #festival #summer #fun #familyfriendly #21andover #art #beer #cornhole #laddergolf #bocci #kidsactivities #rootbeerfloat #creamscicle #popcorn #tour #animals #kitsap #pnw #sanctuary #sanctuarylife
Spending some quality time with Pumbaa, enjoying the sounds of Sanctuary, and relishing this beautiful weather. It doesn’t get much better than this!...#pig #potbellypig #pumbaa #scratches #cuddles #massage #sanctuarylife #sanctuary #kitsap #pnw
Ahhh Summer at Sanctuary is the best! The sun is shining, the animals are healthy, and improvements are being made across the property. Here’s a few moments of many that make Sanctuary a wonderful place for all 💕...#sanctuary #sanctuarylife #summer #summervibes #sun #beautiful #grateful #animals #horse #chicken #sheep #pig #friendshipgoals #pnw #kitsap
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