Promised Land Animal Sanctuary

28/09/2025

Did you know?

When a foal is born, it doesn’t come out with hard hooves right away. Instead, its feet are covered in soft, rubbery layers that horse people call “fairy fingers” or “golden slippers.” These little coverings keep the mother safe while the foal is still inside her, protecting her from sharp kicks. They also help during birth, so the mare isn’t hurt when the foal makes its way into the world.

The moment the foal is born, those golden slippers start to dry out. As the foal takes its first steps, they peel away on their own, leaving behind the tough hooves it will need for life. It doesn’t hurt the foal, this is just nature’s way of making sure both mother and baby are safe, and that the foal is ready to stand and walk within hours of being born.

25/09/2025

A huge thank you to Coldwell Banker Electric Realty – a realty with a heart 💙 Their generous donation of $114.50 to Promised Land Animal Sanctuary will go directly to our IT’S ALL ABOUT DE FENCE fundraiser, helping us keep our rescued animals safe and sound. We’re so grateful for your kindness and support!

24/09/2025

A heavy fog drifted in the other night, cloaking the world in silence and silver light. On my evening rounds, as I tucked in the residents, this old cedar tree revealed itself in a halo of shadows and brilliance. Once whole, it was torn in half by the ice storm of March 2025. Yet here it stands… scarred, weathered but unyielding.

The lesson is simple, but profound: even when broken, we can still be radiant.

So shine on, you crazy diamond! 💎

22/09/2025

L’shana Tova u’Metukah to our Jewish friends welcoming the new year. May sweetness fill your days, may peace rest upon us all and may we stand together as one.

22/09/2025

Happy Monday, friends! Don’t forget to play.

20/09/2025

18/09/2025

In the quiet hum of night, when the world finally loosens its grip and lets us drift into dreams, there is a kind of holiness in the simple warmth of shared sleep. A dog, curled in trust and contentment beside you, carries within its small body a boundless devotion. To them, your presence is a fortress, your scent a lullaby, your nearness the very definition of safety.

What a tender reversal it is: the guardian becoming the guarded, the one who shelters being sheltered in return. The bed becomes more than a place of rest, it becomes a sanctuary created in companionship, loyalty and love so true it needs no words. The rise and fall of shared breathing creates a rhythm that dissolves loneliness and softens the edges of the day.

It is not just a bed that is taken up. It is a space consecrated by trust, where a dog, in its small and steady heart, tells you: You are my world. You are where I am safe.

And in that knowledge, the night feels infinitely gentler.

17/09/2025

🚨 URGENT — 3 LGDs NEED HOMES 🚨
Ontario friends, Animal Control in Northern Ontario currently has three beautiful livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) with nowhere to go. They were found as strays and are currently boarding in Mount Forest because the shelter has no adoption program. We are desperate to find placement for them 💔

These gentle giants are believed to be Great Pyrenees / Caucasian Shepherd mixes. All are around 85–90lbs, young and described as sweet, shy and people-friendly. Each has their quirks, but all are highly adoptable with the right family or farm. They will be spayed/neutered and UTD on shots before going to their new homes

🐾 Trina – ~3 yrs, female. Shy but very lovable, smiles constantly, clean in kennel. Has a mild hind leg deformity (birth defect), but healthy otherwise.
🐾 Tom – 1–2 yrs, male. Gentle boy, dog-friendly, but struggles with separation anxiety. Needs an experienced home or secure outdoor pen.
🐾 Caroline – ~2 yrs, female. Sweet and people-loving, clean in kennel, just came out of heat so still moody with other dogs.

📍 Currently boarded in Mount Forest, ON.
⚠️ They have no safety net — they must find homes, rescues, or fosters. Even one placement helps!

👉 If you can help, please DM me or share widely. These dogs deserve a chance. 💕

16/09/2025

✨🐐 IT’S ALL ABOUT DE FENCE 🐴✨

At Promised Land Sanctuary, our animals depend on strong, safe fences for protection from predators, peace and plenty of room to roam. Right now, our fencing is in need of a major upgrade and with your help, we can build a secure sanctuary for every resident who calls this place home. 💚

Every dollar = one step closer to a safe haven.
Every fence post = a stronger sanctuary.
Every donor = part of the family that keeps our animals safe.

👉 Join us today and help us show it really is ALL ABOUT DE FENCE. Our goal is $16,000
For only $25, you can buy a post and have your name or the name of a beloved relative or pet engraved on it. However, any amount is deeply appreciated. Even tagging and sharing this post is a big help!

Ways to donate:
💚 on our website promisedlandsanctuary.org
💚 by etransfer to: [email protected]
💚 mailed cheque to: 1969 6 Line East Campbellford ON K0L1L0

14/09/2025

UPDATE: we have some amazing potential fosters.Thank you, friends, for caring and sharing!

🚨URGENT: PLEASE SHARE 🚨

We’re reaching out to our community to see if anyone can foster six gentle sheep until spring, when they’ll be moving to their forever home.

These sheep were beloved pets, but their elderly guardian passed away unexpectedly and they’re now in need of a safe, caring place in the meantime.

They are located near Port Hope. All hay and veterinary expenses will be fully covered. We just need kind foster caregivers who can provide them with shelter, safety and companionship.

If you’re able to help, please reach out. Your support would mean the world to these animals. ❤️