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Originally named Mosselle, the rooster known as Viktor Frankl was the first bird rescued by sanctuary co-founders pattrice jones and Miriam Jones in a region dominated by the poultry industry. When he became lonely, they told the local humane society that they would take in any other chickens found by people after jumping or falling . . . → Read More: When Viktor Met Violet and Chickweed 
In this story from the very first year of our sanctuary, egg factory survivors Fanny, Scout, and Simone regrow their feathers while reveling in the freedom and safety offered by the sanctuary. . . . → Read More: From Egg Factory to Sanctuary 
Is it possible for a rooster and a human to be friends? VINE Sanctuary’s avian health care specialist Danielle says YES with all her heart. . . . → Read More: A Farewell to X-Man
Why did the chicken cross the road? To start a sanctuary, of course! . . . → Read More: The First Bird 
Sometimes, cows just want to have fun. Two recent play sessions among survivors of severe trauma demonstrate the joys of sanctuary life. . . . → Read More: Playtime for Bovines 
An excerpt from a forthcoming memoir about the sanctuary’s first decade. They arrived by night. Two ducks, six ducklings, four hens, two roosters and one very terrified turkey huddled in plastic pet-carriers in the back of a pick-up truck. They’d all been living together in a tiny shed until the Delaware family who thought of . . . → Read More: Turkeys and Other Endangered Species 
The turkey known as Lois came to VINE when her free-spirited ways made it difficult for her human companion to keep her safe. She arrived with an extended avian community including another turkey, Pearl, and a family of ducks. (Their former caregiver visits them whenever she can and also pitches in, however she can, as . . . → Read More: Lois the Traveling Turkey 
Guest post by Zipporah Weisberg There’s just something about Tiny Tom. He shines forth so brightly. When I met him, he still looked threadbare, with many feathers missing. Yet, he held himself with such gentle dignity. This combination of total vulnerability, disarming sweetness, and inner strength cut me to the quick. I simply had to . . . → Read More: The Immeasurable Magic of Tiny Tom 
Celebrate the arrival of the 40th cow in residence at VINE Sanctuary by meeting all of the beautiful bovines who forage in our forested pastures. . . . → Read More: Wow, That’s a Lot of Cows! |
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Meet the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon
One day, a cow made a fateful leap over a fence and into what must have seemed like another planet. We can learn a lot from her story. . . . → Read More: Meet the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon