Farm animals grazing in a sunny pasture at Wild Wind Sanctuary

The herd at home

Every animal here has a name.

Wide pastures, full feed bins, and people who show up every single morning. Meet the residents of Wild Wind Sanctuary.

pig

Peter Porker

Equal parts mud-loving comic and devoted friend. Peter found his footing in a place that lets him be fully himself.

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Potbelly pig

Lucy

Lucy knows exactly what she wants — and she will nudge you until she gets it. Treats, belly rubs, and a warm sunny spot are her idea of a perfect day.

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Potbelly pig

Ethel

Ethel is the quiet one — until the feed bucket comes out. She has a gentle way about her and a talent for finding the best napping spots.

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Potbelly pig

Bella

Bella arrived with big eyes and a cautious heart. She has since decided that trust is worth it, especially when scratches are involved.

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Nubian mix goat

Sandy

Curious, clever, and always ready for a good scratch behind the ears. Sandy is learning that gentle days can last.

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Nigerian Dwarf goat

Harriet

Harriet has two great loves in life: treats and a good long scratch. She will follow you anywhere if she thinks either might be involved.

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Nubian mix goat

Brownie

Steady and sweet, Brownie is the kind of presence that makes the whole pasture feel calmer. She takes life one unhurried mouthful of hay at a time.

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Nubian mix goat

Oreo

Black, white, and full of opinions. Oreo has a lot to say and isn't shy about saying it — usually right at feeding time.

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Nubian mix goat

Blue

Blue has a calm, watchful quality that makes you feel like he's been here forever. He's the first to greet a new face and the last to leave the hay bale.

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Nubian mix goat

Snowflake

True to her name, Snowflake is one of a kind. She has a gentle curiosity and a soft spot for anyone willing to stand still long enough for a proper sniff.

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Nubian mix goat

Snow Bunny

Snow Bunny moves through the pasture like she owns it — light on her feet and always in the middle of whatever is happening.

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Nubian mix goat

Rocky

Rocky earned his name. He's sturdy, sure-footed, and not easily rattled. Once he decides you're alright, you've got a friend for life.

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Tennessee walker

Jack

Jack came to Wild Wind with a guarded heart and a long memory. These days he meets you at the fence, ears forward, ready for whatever the morning holds.

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Mini horse

Bandy

Small in stature, enormous in personality. Bandy trots through life with the confidence of someone twice her size and the charm to back it up.

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Mini donkey

Beau

Beau is deliberate, dignified, and deeply lovable. He takes his time with everything — including deciding whether you've earned a nuzzle.

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Cat

Garfield

Garfield supervises the sanctuary from whatever sunny surface is nearest. He has strong opinions about mealtimes and a gift for looking unbothered.

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Cat

Kiddo

Kiddo showed up one day and never left. Quick, curious, and always underfoot, he has made himself indispensable to the daily rhythm of the barn.

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Cat

Morticia

Morticia keeps her own hours and her own counsel. She is elegant, a little mysterious, and absolutely the one in charge.

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Chickens

Cluck Crew

The Cluck Crew runs the yard on their own schedule and answer to no one. Busy, bright-eyed, and always finding something worth investigating.

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Guinea fowl

Squawk Squad

Loud, lively, and fiercely themselves — the Squawk Squad patrols the property with purpose and lets everyone know when something is worth noticing.

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