Hearts & Hooves Haven

🌿 Hearts & Hooves Haven 🌿

We provide a safe haven and lifelong sanctuary for a variety of farm animals—and so much more.

Our mission is not only to care for these animals, but also to guide and educate animal lovers on how to give them full, happy lives in loving homes. Through education and resource sharing, we help families become true “Farm-ilies.”

As our sanctuary grows, we are building programs in a compassionate, educational, and heart-healing environment for our community, our Veterans, and children of all ages—from 1 to 100+.

✨ All of our programs are offered free of charge! ✨

✨ As our sanctuary grows, we are creating programs in a compassionate, educational, heart-healing environment for our community, our Veterans, and kids from 1 to 100+—ALL FREE OF CHARGE! ✨

Our sanctuary is more than a safe place for animals—it’s a place where people of all ages can connect, learn, and heal. Together, we are building a permanent refuge where animals live out their lives loved and secure, while inspiring others to experience the joy of 

small farm-ily life.

 Why Small Farm-ilys Matter 

Many families living in county-zoned areas for hooved animals may not realize the incredible benefits these animals bring—not only as companions, but also as valuable members of a healthy homestead, or as we like to call, a “small farm-ily.”

• Pasture Companions: Horses that are no longer rideable can still serve as beautiful pasture pets. Along with proper hay and grain, they graze naturally—helping with vegetation control.
   
• Natural Pest Control: Barn cats provide an eco-friendly, pesticide-free solution for rodent management.
   
• A Safer Environment: The daily presence of hooved animals such as horses, cows, pigs, and goats can deter snakes, offering an added layer of safety for residents, children, and pets.
   

At Hearts & Hooves Haven, it is our mission to guide and educate families in county areas about the many benefits of giving second chances to animals in need. Our sanctuary stands as a living example of how the small farm-ily life can uplift both residents and animals.

We are committed to providing permanent, safe shelter and compassionate care for our animals to live out their lives—safe, loved, and cared for.

🌿 Our Story 🌿

About ten years ago, we moved to a beautiful area in the county. We loved it here, but we were unaware of one very real danger—snakes. Sadly, we learned this the hard way when we lost a beloved family dog to a rattlesnake bite. That heartbreaking moment pushed us to research safer ways to live alongside nature.

We discovered that hooved animals can actually help deter snakes. So, we brought home our first goat—only to quickly learn that goats are herd animals and the county requires at least two so they aren’t lonely (or noisy!). One goat turned into two, then three. Before long, a rescued miniature horse joined us, followed by a pony, a full-sized horse that was no longer rideable, and eventually, a couple of pigs.

As we grew, we continued learning. Feral barn cats found a home with us, providing both shelter for them and natural rodent control for the property.

Through trial and error, we’ve learned so much. And now, it is our passion to share this knowledge so families can avoid the mistakes we made while building their own “farm-ily.”

We know we can’t provide a home for every animal in need (though our hearts wish we could!), but we can provide education, resources, and guidance to help our community do so.

💛 We are blessed with happy, healthy animals—and we’re excited to offer programs that foster compassion, care, and connection. Our hearts are full… let us help fill up yours! 💛