The chickens seem to find this sign absurd since they need no gate, they simply fly over the fence or taunt us by standing on it♥️. Our chickens are crafty little creatures that make us laugh, inspire us and teach us valuable life lessons about courage, sharing and basic family values..... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #farmanimals #animalrescue #wesleychapel #tampabay ... See more

Last Sunday was a special day for our rescue animals, please feel free to check out our video. A big thank you to Santa for recognizing how special our animals are and taking time out of his busy schedule to spread good cheer. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #animalrescue #farmanimals #wesleychapel #tampabay ... See more

I got to spend a little quality time with Ollie's Tribe. I love our geese..... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #geese #animalrescue #wesleychapel ... See more

Today, Wiregrass Ranch High School's Random Acts of Kindness Club came out to our rescue for a Volunteer Day. They completed several projects around as well as interacted with our animals. Arnold and our goats were more than happy to turn on the charm. Ollie and his Tribe need to work on their hospitality skills as he and his Tribe looked more like they were heading to a turf war rather than the welcoming committee they were intended to be😊. Farm work is not easy, it is physical and dirty but it made no difference to these girls as they learned how to use post hole diggers and set posts. They cleaned Barnyards, put up new shade cloth, cleaned up our education area, scrubbed, scrubbed and scrubbed some more. There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for their hard work. A BIG thank you for your random acts of kindness🦆🐖🐐🐓🦢..... #hshartampa #randomactsofkindness #wesleychapel #animalrescue ... See more

I have commented time and time again about the important role my herding dogs play at our rescue. Not all herding dogs want to work, some are content guarding the couch and that is fine, but there are those that follow the call of their breed characteristics and traits and as working dogs are worth their weight in gold. Many of you are familiar with my Aussie, Jackson, who passed away 16 months ago. Jack was the most amazing farm dog and we shared a unbreakable bond. I miss him every day. When we lost Jack, my blind/deaf Aussie, Kody, was by himself. We have coyotes and bobcat in the area so a second dog was imperative for Kody's and our rescue animals safety. In came Gunther with more problems than you could shake a stick at. Kody instilled confidence and taught young Gunther the ropes. These boys are now unstoppable. Gunther is only 20 months old but has proven himself time and time again. Last night the boys were barking frantically, I went out to see what was going on and to bring in the Waterfowl for the night but Gunther kept alerting to a specific area. It took a minute before I saw a large opossum in one of the duck pens. Opossums are opportunistic feeders and will take a duck or chicken in a heartbeat. I was able to safely escort the opossum off our property. The ducks were hesitant to go in their nighthouse so I allowed them to stay out for the evening knowing Kody and Gunther were on the job. We try hard to coexist peacefully with the wildlife in our area, this is achieved because of our dogs, they warn potential intruders to stay away, keep moving..... Next, I heard a coyote howling not too far in the distance before I knew it Gunther was howling back. I can only imagine that Gunther issued a warning to the coyote to stay clear as the howling stopped and all our animals were safe and accounted for this morning. I must admit the communication between Gunther and the coyote was primal and totally stirred my soul. It was nature at it's best and I stood in awe of it..... The role these dogs play in my life is so important, I trust them with my life as well as the lives of our residents. I have the highest respect for them, they have definitely earned it. Kody and Gunther have chosen this path, nothing was or is forced on them. They are free to be who they are and do what they love. Our relationship is that of a team and they look for me for guidance. Gunther hangs on my every word. This type of relationship cannot be brought, it is a product of time, patience, trust, respect and love. To Kody and Gunther, as well as those that came before you "Thank You for walking this path with me. My life is more meaningful because of all of you." ...... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #farmdogs #herdingdogs #rescueanimals ... See more

Our family wishing you and your family a Happy Monday. It is a beautiful day here in Tampa Bay..... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #farmanimals #animalrescue ... See more

It seems the whole country is experiencing a cold snap relative to each specific area. Florida is no exception as our temperatures in Wesley Chapel were in the 30's last night. I came out as soon as dawn broke to get our animals their breakfast and check on them. Our pig, Arnold, made me laugh as this resourceful guy had quite the man cave going. He loves the igloo dog houses and has claimed one as his and his alone. The goats seem to accept that as they do not breech the perimeter of said man cave. Pigs are excellant nest builders, a skill which Arnold took full advantage of last night. He moved all the loose hay, which is a good insulator, into his house and build it up in front of the entrance opening. Yup, our boy was as snug as a big in a rug. 🐖♥️..... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." #hshartampa #animalrescue #farmanimals #wesleychapel ... See more

Greetings to All! Are you looking for some cool gift ideas while helping our rescue? Please take a few minutes, go to qandgabbs.com and check out their store. All the profits from each and every sale is donated to our rescue. I took some quick screen shots of some of the awesome merchandise.The items can be customized as well. Your support helps us, help our community. It truly takes a village. This is a win-win situation all away around...... " The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." ... See more

Our family wishing your family, a very Happy Thanksgiving...... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need."

Gunther is not technically part of the rescue, he is my personal dog but his contribution to the safety of those that reside here is appreciated by all. He was a pet dog failure having five different homes in the first six months of his life, we were his six and final home. He came in frustrated and confused with huge trust issues. He was anxious and at six months old he was 72 pounds of uncontrollable energy. Now, at 19 months old he is maturing into an amazing dog. We have an abundance of coyotes in our area, Gunther routinely let's them know they are not welcome here. One look at his size and demeanor and the coyotes are happy to move on. As a youngster, Gunther had many issues but this is a dog with incredible drive and intelligence so with some out of the box thinking, time and patience he is maturing into a fabulous farm dog. Beauty, brains and bronze, Gunther is the total package..... Of all the toys he has ever had it is a 2×6 piece of wood that is his favorite. Kudos to my little carpenter...... "The strength of our character is measured by the kindness we show to those in need." "#hshartampa "#farmanimals. #wesleychapel #workingdogs ... See more