OUR RESIDENTS

We have six full sized horses at Black Dawg. They all have different stories; retired racehorses, an ex Mexican tripping horse, abused, abandoned and those destined for slaughter. Each and every one have different personalities and unique needs. They are beloved beings that we feel honored to be stewards to.

Despite being diminutive in stature, these miniature horses and pony leave a big impact. Each one has a unique story to tell. They come from all types of situations, whether its from abuse, neglect or being elderly; we dare you to not fall in love with each 'mini' horse and pony.

We find that during our tours,  that most visitors have yet to meet a donkey in person. Once they do, it's never the same. Donkeys, simply put, are absolutely amazing little powerhouses that love the be adored and pampered. Donkeys are often overlooked, misunderstood and underappreciated. Ours come from various situations and have their own stories to tell and we are excited for you to meet them. 

These four ladies come from different backgrounds, two are retired from a breeding operation and two elderly came from an animal cruelty case. They are incredibly entertaining, from proinking to spitting, the herd dynamics are never dull. 

These elderly gentlemen came from an animal cruelty case.

Four pygmy, one kinder. four Lamancha cross and two Nubian goats make their home here. They come from abandonment, abuse or hoarding cases.

These four not-so-little-pigs came from very different backgrounds. Abandonment, overbreeding and abuse to name a few.

These guardians protect their flock of goats (and the sanctuary) from the local coyotes and cougars in the area. 

Willow was abandoned here as a baby and before we could get her in for her scheduled spay appointment-she became pregnant. Willow had five babies, of which they are all spayed and neutered now.

Turkeys, chickens and ducks that come from many different situations such as cock fighting, ritualistic sacrifice, battery cage hens and abandonment make their happy home here.

Meet our two big, goofy Jersey steers that were by-products of the dairy industry.

Two boy bunnies that make their home here are from an accidental breeding situation.