Fair's Haven Farm

07/31/2025

Reaper acts like he’s melting in the sun… but he’s lounging in the AC while we’re out melting building our next big surprise!

03/28/2025

Socrates, our resident Sulcata Tortoise, has outgrown one of his favorite places to explore in the house! That doesn’t stop him from trying to fit anyway!

03/13/2025

02/24/2025

Good morning! It’s our pleasure to announce that we currently have room for a fully aquatic animal (freshwater fish, fully aquatic reptiles/amphibians) and a small arboreal reptile (ie crested gecko, tokay gecko, or similar tank requirement reptile)!

If you know of a pet like these in need a forever home… please get in contact with us through DM or email at [email protected] !

02/18/2025

Reaper has found his new place to sleep! He’s getting more and more comfortable with the rest of the sanctuary’s resident everyday! He now sleeps in his own bed on the dresser in our room💤💤💤 #

02/10/2025

Reaper has begun exploring the computer room that just so happens to have our cat tree in it. He now frequently can be found proudly standing on top of it!

02/10/2025

'Please take a second to read as it's very important to understand how feral cat colonies work and why TNR is the best way to save lives!

It is not that relocation of feral cats cannot be done, but it is not an easy or always successful task. Let's take a closer look at the obstacles:

TERRITORIAL BEHAVIOR:
Feral cats form strong bonds with their territory and may attempt to travel long distances to return to their original home, putting them at risk of injury or death during the journey. There is a chance they will run away from their new location even if suitable acclimation was carried out. If there was no acclimation process, you can almost guarantee it.

STRESSFUL EXPERIENCE:
You will have to keep the kitty confined long enough so he can learn that this is his new home and you are the new feeder. This process is highly stressful for cats, especially since they are not socialized to humans and may not understand what is happening. It is also stressful for the human trying to care for the cat.

VACUUM EFFECT:
If cats are removed from an area, it is said that new cats will quickly move in to fill the space, meaning relocation does not actually reduce the population.

POTENTIAL FOR HARM IN NEW ENVIRONMENT:
A relocated cat may not be familiar with the new area's predators, food sources, or shelter options, increasing their risk of injury or starvation.

ETHICAL CONCERNS:
Many animal welfare organizations consider relocating feral cats as inhumane due to the potential for significant stress and danger to the animals.

🔸 What can you do instead? 🔸

TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR):
This method involves trapping feral cats, sterilizing them, vaccinating them, ear-tipping for identification, and then returning them to their original location.

PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER:
If you are concerned about a feral cat population, consider providing food and shelter in a designated area to help manage their numbers and reduce conflicts.

02/10/2025

Check out our new YouTube video where we take you through the average winter day with Socrates, our African Sulcata Tortoise!

Follow our African Sulcata Tortoise, Socrates, as he goes through his day on the sanctuary during the winter months!