Meet the Animals

When my daughter and son-in-law saw a farm listing an alpaca named Sandy Cheeks , they didn’t hesitate. They knew I would be thrilled. I’ve always had a soft spot for bottle-raising  alpacas - the fragile ones, the ones who need round-the-clock care, the ones who quietly rewrite your schedule and your sleep. They also knew something else. Bottle-raising camelids is not for the inexperienced. It’s not simply “feeding a baby.” It’s a delicate balance of nutrition, immunity, gut

Jack Frost ("Frosty") is our newest little arrival at Serendipity Sanctuary — a tiny Nigerian Dwarf goat who has already stolen our hearts. He was born just a few days ago on a farm not far from the sanctuary, during one of the coldest nights of the year. His mom rejected him, and by morning he was nearly frozen, with frostbite on his ears. The farm family worked quickly to resuscitate him and gave him the vital colostrum he needed to survive. Normally, he would have stayed i

At Serendipity Sanctuary, the health and nutrition of our animals is always our top priority. Recently, we undertook necessary treatment to remove invasive weeds from our pasture, which caused much of the grass to be lost. With limited time and funds, we were only able to reseed the front half of the pasture, and it still needs fertilized in the spring. Serendipity Sanctuary pasture friends kindly sharing the round bale of hay. The back half of the pasture has not yet been ad

Sometimes, life takes unexpected turns, and when it does, we do our best to help. Today, we welcomed a few turkeys, a goose, and two...

When Joe Joe first arrived at our sanctuary, we learned about his difficult start in life. He was just a foal when tragedy struck. His...

Happy 1 Week Birthday Happy Goat!

Who says goats and sheep can’t be best friends? Our Angora wether, Dopey, has decided that leadership suits him just fine—especially when...

Meet three delightful Shetland Sheep Ewes: Mama, Mittens, & Socks. Serendipity Sanctuary rescued them after Hurricane Helene! We were...

[Please read and SHARE!] Life on a sanctuary is full of surprises, and sometimes those surprises come in the form of a towering pine tree...

We’ve been very busy lately so I’m a bit late with this blog post. A few weeks ago, Serendipity Farm Sanctuary responded to a heartfelt...

At Serendipity Farm Sanctuary, we are always ready to lend a hand to animals in need. Recently, our quarantine shelter reached full...

At Serendipity Farm Sanctuary, we often receive calls from people who need help with animals they can no longer care for. But one call...

Lacey enjoying the round bales - uniquely without companions. Everyone else is probably off in the shade of the trees along the back of...

At Serendipity Farm Sanctuary, we celebrate the incredible bonds that form between our animals. Today, we're excited to share the...

Welcome to Serendipity Farm Sanctuary! Our sanctuary is a haven for animals in need, and today, we're thrilled to introduce you to our...

You know that morning jolt you get from a strong cup of coffee? Well, let me tell you, it’s got nothing on the jolt you get when you look...

We are thrilled to announce that Serendipity Farm Sanctuary has officially been approved as a 509(a)(2) public charity! This means that...