Cattail Critters

08/09/2026

August calendar! Only a few public events - we hope to see you there!

08/08/2026

A visit to Cuddle Care on Thursday & a big day at Augustfest for Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce today has everyone all tuckered out!

08/07/2026

Back again!! 10:00-3:00 come see some Critters! We love this local event!

Augustfest is THIS Saturday!

Library Parking Lot:
🎶 Music by Kaydee Music | throughout the day
🐥 FREE Petting Zoo | 10am-3pm
🎨 FREE Face Painting | 10am - 3pm
🎈 Balloon Twister | 10am - 4pm
🌹 Fun Tattoos | 10am - 12pm
🍪 Book & Bake Sale
🍦 Melvin the Moo Truck Ice Cream Truck
🦆 Duck Race Tickets
🍔 Food & Refreshments
🛍 Over 30 Crafters & Artisans
🚲 Kid's Bike Raffle - 25 Bikes will be given away | Drawing at 2pm

WWII Memorial Building:
🍩 Augustfest Donuts by Sunrise Bakery | 9am - out
🎫 Silent Auction | 9am - 3pm
🇺🇸 American Legion Auxiliary BBQs & Baked Goods
🇺🇸 American Legion Flag Sale
🎨 Rock Painting with the ALA Juniors
👩‍🎨 Rural Rembrandts Art Show & Sale
📚 Book Projects for Kids
🪡 Quilt Show & Boutique | 9am - 3pm
🪡 Kid's Quilt Projects
🎖 Three Quilts of Valor Presentations | 12:30pm

08/03/2026

I love that our livestock critters love our exotic critters 🥰 The sheep (Butler) specifically seeks out Cheddar (c**n) whenever he comes outside. Video proof available 😅

07/30/2026

07/25/2026

🚧 Tonka 🚧

Everyone meet Tonka! We got Tonka a few weeks ago from a kind woman who pulled him from not-so-ideal living conditions. Please read 🥰

Tonka is a miniature horse with a genetic condition called Dwarfism. Dwarfism is a serious ethical & welfare concern for ponies, it is a genetic condition - NOT a breed! Joint abnormalities, skeletal deformities & chronic pain can accompany intentional preceding of dwarf ponies. Tonka is about 26" tall.

Although some dwarf ponies have very short life spans, Tonka is already 13 years old & is a calm lovable companion that deserves all the scratches & love that our program can give him. For being a dwarf, his upper half - especially his mouth & teeth - are pretty well formed! The main issue is his legs and hooves. On top of his genetic condition, Tonka was left inside a concrete stall for 3 years, which rolled his hoof walls to add to his poor leg conformation. With consistent farrier work, we are working on getting those legs straightened out! He is also on a nice senior feed to try to put some muscle & weight on his topline, with careful consideration to keep his weight under control to protect his little legs.

We will have a informational sheet out at any zoos that Tonka attends & are more than happy to answer questions you may have about him! And yes...we already bought him a nice dog ramp to get in the trailer 🥰😂 He jumps in and out of the back of vehicles for transportation (he rode home in my minivan) but I would prefer not to put any undue stress on his legs if possible.

Tonka IS a cutie for sure, but please remember that responsible & ethical breeding should come before "the smaller the cuter" attempts & that the health & welfare should be the priority of any breeding practices.

07/24/2026

07/21/2026

Meet Godiva & Gambit, a sibling pair of Arctic foxes who are just 9 weeks old 🦊❄️

These two were surrendered to us the other afternoon, and although their arrival was unplanned, we are so excited to welcome them!

07/21/2026

Our very own Sammi Slonecker presented for the show and did an amazing job! Thank you Spillman for having us back again ❤️

07/18/2026

The ONLY picture I got from today's event at Dauntless Soul Brew Co. Redgranite ! I was too busy chasing around a racc**n😅🤭 thank you for having us again! A fantastic event as always!