We thank WPBS in Watertown for doing this piece on Spring Farm CARES. Although it was filmed a couple of years ago, the information is still current and shows the farm and our mission very well.
Your May Newsletter is Here
Our latest newsletter is now available for download in pdf format. Download Your May 2022 Newsletter
Donkey Anniversary
Four years ago today, we rescued 7 mini-donkey and a pregnant pig from a horrific neglect situation. Here are some of them today enjoying being turned out on a nice spring day. They are all doing so well! Thank you for your support that makes all of this happen!
The March/April TattleTails & Tidbits is Out
TattleTails & Tidbits, Issue 2, March/April 2022 Get Your Copy Here
Workshops with Dawn Hayman – 2022 Dates
We are excited to announce that we will be reopening for workshops in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Use the button below to go to our Workshop page to learn more about the two different workshops Dawn is teaching and for the 2022 dates. There is a form on that page to […]
Celebrating O’Malley
Celebrating the Life of O’Malley This week we lost one of the biggest characters in cat form that we have had here at Spring Farm CARES. O’Malley was larger than life and one of a kind. He had many nicknames over the years but most prominent was Mr. O’Malley or Professor O’Malley. He just […]
Featured Animal of the Week: Our Pigs!
Our featured animals of the week are our American Guinea Hog pig family. Eloise came to the farm in 2018 from an animal neglect case. She was in very poor condition and we soon after found out she was pregnant. She gave birth to 6 piglets. All seven will stay here in our sanctuary for […]
Featured Animal of the Week: Shawnee
Meet Shawnee Shawnee is a very special horse who came to the farm when he was only 12 hours old back in 2005. He was an orphaned foal after his mother died shortly after giving birth to him. He was in a place where they were unable to care for an orphan. However we were […]
Our New Journal for You
Introducing: TattleTails & Tidbits We are excited to introduce you to our latest publication – TattleTails and Tidbits – A bi-monthly Journal filled with articles and stories that we think you will find interesting, entertaining, inspiring and helpful for you and your animal friends. This is our way of bringing more of the farm out […]
In Memory of Izzy and Max
Two Memorials: In Memory of Izzy and Max This has been a challenging week for all of us at Spring Farm CARES. We had two cats who passed away on the same day, just hours apart. One passing was expected as she was peacefully transitioning after 17 amazing years with us. The other was a […]
Featured Animal of the Week: Minnie
Meet sheep Minnie! Minnie came to the farm in 2018 as a companion for our lone sheep Daisy who had just lost her goat companion and needed a buddy. Minnie also needed a place to retire as she had incurred a hernia after lambing at the farm where she lived. At the time, it wasn’t […]
Lucy Goose Turns 25!!
Another big birthday to celebrate! Lucy Goose turns 25 years old. That is very old for a goose! Lucy came here when she was already 19 years old and we are so blessed to have this incredible lady with us. She has a heart of gold and is such a vibrant part of this farm. […]
Georgie turns 21!
Happy Birthday Georgie!!!!
Featured Animal of the Week: Eloise
Meet Eloise! Eloise came to the farm in spring of 2018 from a horrific neglect situation. She was in bad shape and had been bullied by the other pigs. She came to our sanctuary to be by herself where she could decompress and heal. And Eloise did just that! Within a few weeks of her […]
Featured Animal of the Week: Kernel
Meet Kernel! Kernel is estimated to have been born in 2010 and came to the farm in 2017 from an animal cruelty case. Kernel came in with three other horses from extremely poor conditions. While he has healed from his physical neglect, Kernel still struggles with confidence issues in life. However, he has made huge […]
Featured Animal of the Week: Dusty
Meet Dusty Dusty is estimated to have been born in 2008. She came to the farm in 2009 after she had been found as a stray. Dusty had some sort of trauma to her tail when she was found. This injury causes her to leak urine. Because of that we need to be sure to […]
Happy New Year
Animal Message of the Day: Jose
Animal Message of the Day From Jose: “I am an old man now. When you get to be old, you realize that there is a certain wisdom that comes with that. It’s a wisdom I didn’t have when I was younger. I still feel young at heart. But there is something sensationally exquisite about savoring […]
Animal Message of the Day: Peter
Animal Message of the Day: From Peter: “Sometimes life is full of surprises that are amazing. And sometimes there are twists and turns that are hard to take. But what I have found is that you just have to keep walking forward and show up on the path. I love being with my duck friends. […]
Animal Message of the Day: Mabel
Animal Message of the Day From Mabel: “The thing that brings me happiness is feeling safe and being part of a wonderful family. My family consists of other donkeys and horses and chickens and ducks and cats and even little wild animals that come by our barn and yard. All of them are unique and […]
Animal Message of the Day: O’Malley
Animal Message of the Day From O’Malley: “Life is never all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes you have to understand the beauty in the rain. I like finding the uniqueness to each day. I love my friends and showing them affection. If you are my friend, you know it. I am never shy in letting people […]
Animal Message of the Day: Marco
Animal Message of the Day From Marco: “Hi there! Marco Guinea Pig here. It’s a pleasure to chat with you today. Although this is a mostly one-way conversation now isn’t it? I hope you are listening and enjoying the messages we are sharing with you. I love it here. I love hearing all of the […]
Memorial to Belle
Today, Christmas Eve, we said good-bye to a most beautiful soul who graced this farm for nearly 30 years. Belle was a Morgan Horse mare who came here in 1993 at just three years old. She was a determined youngster who made it clear to many who tried working with her that she was not […]
Animal Message of the Day: Izzy
Animal Message of the Day From Izzy: “Oh, let me tell you, there is so much in life to be happy about! I’m on my second lifetime in just this one body. No, I’m not talking about a past life thing. This is a present life thing. You see I started out in life born […]