Keeping ducks is probably one of the most rewarding, yet time consuming efforts I’ve had the pleasure to experience. They are adorable – they talk back – they are playful, inquisitive, and full of joy. I don’t think my life would be as happy or hilarious without their presence. But – they can be as …
Author Archives: Tina Volpe
Maggie, The Big Hearted Chicken
I’ve not had the strength of heart to write about her, as yet. She passed away June 4th, and this place (or my heart) will never be the same. Maggie was rescued from a breeder who had her and her sister Molly (and a lot of others) crammed into a small little cat box, with …
Imagine, It’s Easy if You Try…
Imagine…. It’s Easy If You Try Imagine a world full of healthy, vibrant, and loving people who care as much for others as they do for themselves because their focus is outward instead of inward. This is attributed to such abundant health that love emanates from every pore. These are people that are no longer …
The Vegan – Non-Vegan Family Dilemma
The Vegan – Non-Vegan Family Dilemma The realization comes like a slap in the face… you wake up one day after watching something like Farm to Fridge or Earthlings and are literally shocked at how horrifying life is for animals raised on factory farms and in slaughterhouses. But what is surprising is how on …
Eucalyptus: More Than Just a Tree
Image via Wiki It wasn’t until my mother got very sick with a nasty lung infection that I discovered the healing benefits of Eucalyptus. Sadly, she was unable to breathe normally and she sounded horrible, as if it was a real struggle just to get the air in and out. She was bedridden at only …
What About Them?
The majority of us have had pets growing up; dogs, cats and many have had the pleasure of growing up with farm animals. We’ve felt the love and companionship and the joy of seeing that pet excited to see us when coming home. Many of us raced home to see them because in our hearts …
Those Lovin’ Ducks
Motor Jr., and Mae These sweet baby ducks were hatched in my care … and they are imprinted on me. I talked to them through their shell, and they peeped back… I picked up their eggs and kissed them… cuddled them, and let them know someone was waiting for them to come out. I’m mommy …
Thelma and Beauty
Thelma & Beauty – A Special Friendship Thelma and Beauty Taking care of animals has been the biggest joy of my life, and a return to my childhood growing up with farm animals as friends. People think that turkeys are not intelligent, but I can say from my experience raising them and living with …
Francis & Hope
Francis & hope Hope – 1 week old Hope is my special little duckling that hatched with only one working limb – the bad one is stuck in the bent position and won’t move. I was never sure she would make it at first. She could barely reach the food or water because it was …
Allergies in My Dog… I Think NOT!
Sadie After the experience I had with Sadie, my sweet 5 year old black lab – I decided to share what I learned… not only for other humans, but for all of the doggies that will go through what she did. She was itchy, losing her hair, had red sores on her (hot spots)- she …
FARM ANIMAL HAVEN SANCTUARY 