Alfie was raised by a family in a 4-H Program, but ultimately left 4-H after deciding to keep him in their care rather than slaughter him. They tried keeping him in their backyard, but it was clear he was unhappy and needed more space with goat friends. The family reached out to Sweet Farm and we took him in as a permanent resident and our first goat! He is now best friends with Hoover, with whom he shares a stall and lots of naps.

Angel lived on a black angus ranch and had given birth to stillborn babies 2 years in a row, which meant that Angel was destined for slaughter. A kind neighbor of this ranch had witnessed Angel mourning over her stillborn calves for 7 full days and it broke her heart. She was able to negotiate for Angel’s life to be saved and come to Sweet Farm. Gizmo immediately loved her!

Argyle is a Jersey steer who was born on an organic dairy farm. As a male, he wasn’t useful in the production of milk and was facing an unfortunate fate. The dairy farm saw his kind soul and contacted Sweet Farm to give him a forever home, and we are so glad to have him with us, and so is his best friend Magnolia!

Astrid had a very difficult beginning, losing her baby during birth and being thrown out by the butcher who owned her. Luckily she was found and rescued, and now she'll live out her days in peace at Sweet Farm with her newfound love, Butterscotch.

We have 5 cats who live in our barn - Monster, Midnight, Jolly Roger, Pomegranate, and Keuka. Being in a rural area, there are always lots and lots of cats around. Some of our barn cats were dumped on our property, and some just showed up. The five who live in our big barn are supplied with food, clean water, and litterboxes in the safe places in the barn. They have cat doors in and out of the barn and the heated/cooled office, in addition to having their own stall with cat trees, beds, and a heater!

Butterscotch was rescued from a goat dairy as a baby, since the inevitable male babies cannot grow up to make milk. He was raised in a family’s backyard., but after being attacked by a mountain lion the family knew it was not a safe home for him. Sweet Farm took him in to give him a safe, forever home. He is an absolute sweetheart and loves people…and Astrid.

Callie had a rough beginning. She was originally in a live market, destined for slaughter, when she was pulled by a local property owner who was sadly an animal hoarder. The property she ended up on was unsafe, and we rescued her at just 6 months old. She’s now a naughty toddler, and we just love her!

The Sweet Farm Duck Gang is made up of 11 special ducks from a variety of different backgrounds. Like chickens, ducks are often raised in backyards by families. When those families move or lose interest, they end up at shelters or worse, released at local ponds where they cannot survived and will either starve or fall victim to predators.

Earl was found by animal control and taken into a shelter before being rescued. His feet happen to be deformed, but they get plenty of care of so he can stand as correctly as possible and be a happy member of the herd. He has been adopted by Greta as her son and Ringo’s brother.

Elliot came from a neglect case, where he was fed nothing but bread and corn for 2 years and was massively overweight when he was rescued. With proper nutrition and regular exercise, Elliot is now on his way to a healthy weight!

Elvis & Freddy are twin Black Belly Barbados sheep. Elvis is more of the leader, and Freddy follows him everywhere. Elvis loves to play with the goats, and can often be seen headbutting with Earl or Hoover. He gets his name from his white "Elvis" sideburns.

Freddy is the sweetest and just a super mellow guy. Freddy likes to lounge around and get all the pets. Both he and his brother LOVE having their neck and chest rubbed.

A young girl raised Gizmo for the local 4-H animal program. She bonded with his playful, sweet personality and couldn’t bear to send him to auction. As one of our first rescues, Gizmo is a visitor and volunteer favorite. He can always be seen out in the pasture with his best friend Sturgis.

Jicama, Mei Lan, Hansi, and Lady Crowley make up our gaggle of special geese, and all came to us from different circumstances. Both Jicama and Crowley have a condition called angel wing, where their wing joint developed improperly due to a nutrient deficient diet, and means they will never fly. But we are honored to be able to care for them all!

Greta is Ringo’s mom and Astrid’s best friend. She was rescued from an organic dairy farm and had to have a life-saving surgery. She’s thriving now and is an incredibly sweet girl who loves to escape from her youthful boys by napping in the sun with Astrid.

The Hen Crew is a beautiful assortment of heritage breeds, which are popular for backyard coops, but the hens are sadly prone to being abandoned or culled when they stop laying eggs at just a few years old. Each of our lovely ladies has a name and a distinct personality, but they all enjoy taking dust baths and exploring their playground.

Found at a local live market (common all over the US), Hoover was scared, emaciated, and weak. Sweet Farm was able to rescue him and get him the medical attention he needed. He’ll live out a happy and healthy life here at Sweet Farm with his best friend Alfie.

Magnolia was rejected by her mom as a baby. Discovered by a local cattle rancher, malnourished and with a broken hoof, she was brought to Sweet Farm. After months of bottle feeding, and plenty of love, Magnolia is happy, healthy, and best friends with Argyle.

Martin came to us from a wool farm as a “bummer” lamb, meaning he was rejected by his mother and couldn’t nurse. He was rescued by a teenager who fostered him for us. Martin LOVES people, receiving scratches, and will follow you around like a puppy…and wags his (intact) tail like one!

Mike and Sully came from a potbelly breeding farm which had deteriorated into a hoarding situation. When the farm was shut down, these two, and many other animals, were left behind without food or water. A local rescuer stepped in and helped them find Sweet Farm.

Paco came to Sweet Farm after years of living at a horse farm that was closing. He was already alone when a rain storm destroyed his shelter, leaving him exposed to the elements and predators. Llamas are incredibly social animals, so Paco needed a new herd to call his own. Now he spends his days in the sun with his best friend Sturgis the horse.

Peewee was adopted by a young couple, but their property wasn’t big enough for a fully grown sheep. Now Peewee has as much room as she could ever want to roam and prance with her friends. She’s very sweet and affectionate and would love to meet you!

A young man started a mangalitsa breeding farm hoping to sell the pigs for slaughter. He and his family fell in love with the piglets after they realized how smart and loving these animals are. They decided to relocate them once they realized they were in over their heads. These sisters have been at Sweet Farm enjoying belly rubs ever since.

Ringo is quite the character - he’s very sweet and LOVES people. He can be a little naughty, but he gets away with it because he’s cute! He is Greta’s son, born before their rescue from a dairy.

The Roosters are typically the first ones up and the last ones to bed, making sure everyone is safely tucked in every night. Usually found strutting their stuff around the yards, they scan the area for danger, look for tasty bugs, and hang out with all their hen and rooster friends. Roosters are banned in most cities because they like to talk a bit, but our crew is free to crow! All 16 of them!

Brothers Scooter and Rooter came to us with their mom, Libby, on July 4th! They were living in horrific conditions on a property with little food and no access to fresh water. Despite their trauma, they're warming up to people and are learning the joys of belly rubs and snacks! We have affectionately named them The Wiggles because they are always wiggling and running around!

Sally was rescued during a wild fire from a backyard butcher property. Another sanctuary negotiated for her release, and now she’s safe at Sweet Farm. She loves her herd.

Sam and Frodo, friendly Yucatan pigs, were used at a dermatology testing lab in San Diego. After the shelter-in-place order came, the labs were closed, resulting in the euthanasia of all the animals. Thanks to a couple of animal rescue groups, Sam, Frodo, and 11 other pigs were saved. These two boys now enjoy sunshine and grass daily, which they had never previously seen!

Sheika and Dolly have been together since they were a year old. They were being kept in a small suburban backyard, where they were made to give rides to children and where Dolly lost her sight due to malnutrition. Not long after getting to Sweet Farm where she received a proper diet, her sight returned! The two ladies have gone from being very shy to actively seeking out friends and affection.

Spuds escaped from a factory farm as a little baby piglet, and managed to survive in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 3 weeks before being saved and brought to a shelter. After both experiencing the heartbreak of losing friends, Spuds and Ziggy have now bonded and can be found snuggled up together napping on any giving day.

Stella was a petting zoo attraction, where she was maltreated and forced to interact, and developed a fear of people. No longer a profitable part of the zoo, her owner had no use for her. Luckily, Sweet Farm spotted her when we went to buy an old farm truck from her owner. She’s now safe to and happy to wander and interact or not, as she wishes!

Sturgis came to Sweet Farm after we received a call that he could no longer be cared for, stuck in a muddy pasture, and had numerous medical issues. He made an incredible recovery and this 39-year-old guy has been living happily with his cattle friends at Sweet Farm ever since!

Callum and Ethel were raised for an FFA program and then abandoned at the school. Saved by a teacher who discovered their curious, caring personalities, these three are joined by Brenda and Bella who were rescued from factory farms.

Ziggy was our first NY farm rescue. He was born on a production pig farm, but due to his charming personality became a favorite of the pig farmer. The farmer was elderly, and selling his farm. Most of the pigs on the property were sent to slaughter, but Ziggy (and his friend Fozzy, who sadly has passed away) were saved from that fate because he’d become so attached to them.