Thank you so much to all our resident sponsors, who help us keep them safe! A resident’s sponsorship can be shared among many individuals and businesses, so even if your favorite resident is showing they are sponsored, every little bit helps! There’s always future medical bills, infrastructure, and special treats to consider! ❤️ Please read below, to learn more about our P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary Residents.
Ana
❤️ Ana is sponsored by Jen.
On a cold night in December 2022, Ana showed up at a stranger’s door. While her backstory is unknown, we believe she escaped from either an auction house or a transport truck heading to slaughter. Whatever her life had been up until that point, Ana was in rough shape. She was very undernourished, sick, and frightened when she arrived at PEACE.
Although we had a sanctuary ready to take Ana in, she ended up testing positive for Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) during her quarantine with us. This infectious bacterial disease has no cure, and the sanctuary she was meant to go to couldn’t accommodate CL-positive animals. So, Ana became the first goat in our palliative CL herd at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary.
It was a big surprise when we discovered Ana was also pregnant! On April 8, 2023, Ana gave birth to two babies, Willow and River. Unfortunately, River has since passed away, but Ana continues to be a loving and doting mother to little Willow.
Ana loves being brushed and will happily stand in a trance-like state when being groomed. Life did not start easy for her, but she’s found comfort, safety, and many admirers here at the sanctuary.
Willow
❤️ Willow is sponsored by The Grinning Goat.
Willow came to us as a wonderful surprise when we rescued her mother, Ana, and discovered she was pregnant!
Willow is both a sensitive girl and an entertaining little parkour enthusiast. While she can be quite dainty, she’s also the first to approach and engage with you. If you happen to bend over, there’s a good chance she’ll try to hop onto your back. Straw bales are an instant invitation she can’t resist jumping up on. Her curiosity knows no bounds and she’s always investigating her surroundings.
Unlike her mama, Willow doesn’t appreciate being brushed so much as she adores a hand rubbing with some gloves. Growing up knowing only kind contact from people, Willow has no fear of human touch.
Willow is part of our Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) herd here at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary. CL is an infectious bacterial disease that has no cure, so it’s difficult to find places for CL-positive individuals. Despite these hurdles, Willow’s vibrant and fearless nature shines through, making her a beloved member of the sanctuary family.
Timothée (Timmy)
❤️ Timmy is sponsored by Audrey.
Our introduction to Timothée came through a helpful contact at Island Pacifica Animal Sanctuary on Denman Island. We learned he had spent years chained up and isolated and needed a home.
Naturally, living in these neglectful conditions for years caused Timothée to develop some fear-based aggression. Combining this with his horns, it was tricky to find the right place for this fella. When we picked him up, we found his collar embedded into his skin, attached to the metal chain.
After discovering Timothée tested positive for Caseous lymphadenitis (CL), an incurable and infectious bacterial disease, the decision was made that he would remain at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary.
Despite his senior status, Timothée remains a rambunctious character. He has developed a bond with a favourite volunteer who accompanies him on leash walks. He’s always extra energetic in the mornings, gradually calming in the afternoon, and eagerly awaiting his evening routine. If you say, “time for bed,” he will dash off in the direction of his sleeping space (largely in anticipation of his bedtime snack of grain and minerals).
Timothée is a tough and resilient guy. Even with his traumatic history, he’s found comfort and routine in his sanctuary home.
Petey (Mr. Cluckers)
❤️ Sponsored by the Horgas family.
Little Petey was abandoned in a park in the Lower Mainland and found by a family who wanted to find him a safe spot to land.
When he first arrived at P.E.A.C.E. in a shoebox, we couldn’t believe how tiny he was (pictures didn’t do him justice!). Afraid he would escape his enclosure, we promptly put up some mesh to secure the infrastructure. He’s a nimble fella, and keeping pace with him would be an impossible feat.
He also has a huge personality for a little dude. After his quarantine was completed, we put him in a separate space in the rooster enclosure. Within a few days, he figured out how to escape through a small gap in the ground the other roosters created during dust bathing. We found him perched in the coop that night with all the big boys, like nothing was out of place. Nobody even made a sound! His quick speed allows him to coexist with the larger roosters – no one can catch him! Being a total sweetheart, he wouldn’t challenge a fellow rooster, but he will happily leave them in the dust. Brent is also his big protective brother, and they are always seen together.
Josh
Josh was found abandoned on the Sunshine Coast in 2022. This is not an uncommon fate for roosters in backyard egg production situations. With egg hatching, there is a 50/50 chance of ending up with a rooster. Even if getting sexed chicks, the process isn’t always 100% accurate, so you might bring home a rooster regardless. This leads to the roosters being dumped places since bylaws don’t allow roosters due to noise concerns.
While it’s true that roosters fight, especially during spring due to hormonal shifts, this is natural. They tend to engage significantly less if there are no ladies around to fight about. Roosters are unique individuals who may get into pecking order squabbles but are capable of living in harmony most of the time.
If Josh hadn’t come to P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary, he likely would have been killed by wildlife or by animal control officers.
Josh is the friendly and regal patriarch of the flock. He has a generous heart, so much so that he will position himself between you and another rooster if any of them run too hastily in your direction. A natural protector, Josh likes to make sure everything is in order and that the peace is kept!
Brent
Brent was found abandoned on the Sunshine Coast in 2022. This is not an uncommon fate for roosters in backyard egg production situations. With egg hatching, there is a 50/50 chance of ending up with a rooster. Even if getting sexed chicks, the process isn’t always 100% accurate, so you might bring home a rooster regardless. This leads to the roosters being dumped places since bylaws don’t allow roosters due to noise concerns.
While it’s true that roosters fight, especially during spring due to hormonal shifts, this is natural. They tend to engage significantly less if there are no ladies around to fight about. Roosters are unique individuals who may get into pecking order squabbles but are capable of living in harmony most of the time.
If Brent hadn’t come to P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary, he likely would have been killed by wildlife or by animal control officers.
Sweet Brent is the introvert of the group. While he may be quiet, you can easily sense how observant and thoughtful he is. When the littlest rooster – Petey – arrived, Brent immediately assumed the role of a big brother, staying close to his side.
Beatrice
❤️ Beatrice is sponsored by Shannon & Down 2 Earth Plant Parlour.
We first heard about Beatrice in 2021, but couldn’t find space for her at any partner sanctuaries through our P.E.A.C.E. Rescue program. She was living on a small farm where her body was used to create lots of babies over the years. When such individuals are no longer deemed productively fertile in the farming system, they are sent to slaughter.
But the farmer’s wife on this farm had a soft spot for Beatrice and reached out to P.E.A.C.E., hoping to find her a safe no-kill home. Beatrice was always on our minds.
When PE.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary was established in 2022, in 2023 we were able to secure financial support to build Beatrice a home here, just in time! At that time, the farm also asked if we could take Kacey, another pig who would have been sent to slaughter that same year with Beatrice. This is how these two ladies came to live at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary.
Beatrice is the epitome of a sweetheart, always gentle and on the quieter side. While Kacey is outgoing, Beatrice is very much an introvert and will approach you for some love in a much more reserved fashion. It’s easy to see how others fell in love with this kind-hearted girl the same way we have.
Kacey
Kacey came from the same small farm as our girl Beatrice. Just like Beatrice, her body was used to create lots of babies over the years. When such individuals are no longer deemed productively fertile in the farming system, they are sent to slaughter.
The farmer’s wife on this particular farm had grown attached to Beatrice and Kacey and was hoping to find sanctuary for them before they were killed.
Now safe and beloved at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary, Kacey stands out as the welcoming committee! As soon as she sees you, she’ll start talking, wanting to know where her cuddles (and food) are. She thoroughly appreciates a good scratching. While Beatrice often prefers to snooze until dinner time, Kacey will come running and eat up any attention and love you’ll give her!
Poseidon
❤️ Sponsored by Victoria & Alex.
Poseidon and his buddy Apollo were originally rescued by their previous caretakers from a duck meat farm on Vancouver Island that closed. Muscovies are sometimes referred to as the “dogs of the duck world,” and anyone who has spent time around them can see why. They are expressive characters who often appear to be “wagging their tails.”
Since coming to P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary, Poseidon has come out of his shell and become an extroverted character. The first one out of the coop every morning, he delights in vocalizing his thoughts – one of them undoubtedly being the question: “What took you so long?”
While Apollo will hang in the background and approach more quietly, Poseidon likes to lead the charge and investigate. The two of them are a cute pair doing their own thing, walking around with their heads bobbing and hissing conversations. In the afternoons, you can usually find this charming duo splashing around in the pond.
Apollo
❤️ Sponsored by Victoria & Alex.
Apollo was originally rescued by their previous caretakers from a duck meat farm on Vancouver Island that closed. Muscovies are sometimes referred to as the “dogs of the duck world,” and anyone who has spent time around them can see why. They are expressive characters who often appear to be “wagging their tails.”
Apollo came to P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary with his pal Poseidon. Unlike Poseidon, Apollo is pretty quiet, a little gentleman. He appreciates some attention and affection but will not strut up with the same confidence as his friend.
The two of them are a sweet pair who like to do their own thing, strolling around with their heads bobbing and engaging in hissing conversations. In the afternoons you can usually find them splashing around in the pond.
Raju
Raju was a former therapy chicken. He was likely sexed wrong and ended up surprising people when his voice came in. This led to him being confiscated by bylaw officers and brought to a shelter where he would have been killed had he not been rescued.
Thanks to his history, Raju is very comfortable being held by people and loves a good cuddle. When it’s time for routine health checks or any other handling, he’s happy to chill for inspection.
In addition to his cooperative nature with people, Raju is social with other birds at the sanctuary. The roosters share a fence line with the ducks, so he will sometimes wander down there for a little cross-species bonding.
John
We don’t know much about John’s history from before he came to live at P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary. Another sanctuary contacted us when he was discovered and brought to a shelter, hoping we would have room for a rooster.
While his origin story is a mystery, he sure made an impact once he arrived. He may have a little rooster body, but he embodies Big Drama, usually making his presence loudly known. The only rooster who will make a screaming sound when he’s upset, John is no stranger to a good dramatic scene.
Since fellow rooster Josh considers himself the protector of the peace, it’s John he must consistently try to keep in line. Even with his antics, we love having the colourful addition of John at the sanctuary.
Henry
Henry is a survivor of the Fraser Valley floods in November of 2021. Discovered in a half-alive state, he was taken in by a home that has hens. As he grew and it became apparent he was a rooster they couldn’t keep with the rest of their flock, they reached out to find him sanctuary.
It’s more difficult to find sanctuaries that take roosters, as they require a designated space away from hens, to help keep the peace. There is also a stigma that roosters are too aggressive. While it’s true that roosters fight, especially during spring due to hormonal shifts, this is natural. They tend to engage significantly less if there are no ladies around to fight about. Roosters are unique individuals who may get into disagreements but are capable of living in harmony most of the time.
Since Henry has a little bit of a cross-eye, he was at the bottom of the pecking order in the group when he first arrived. He has grown into a big, beautiful orange rooster who is now protective of people when they enter the rooster space. It’s almost like he knows what it feels like to be bullied and likes to keep an eye out for others.
