Meet Our Rescued Friends

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Rosie and her siblings (one biological twin sister, Sissy, and an adopted brother, Timmy) were rescued from a neglectful and abusive ranch in Malibu. The moms of these three either died in childbirth or rejected their babies because they were so malnourished. A good samaritan came to the rescue and nursed the babies back to health until they were strong enough to come to Singer Sanctuary. Rosie enjoys spending time with her sister, sunbathing, and chomping on yummy snacks.

SPONSOR ROSIE for $20 a month 

or $240 a year!

Timmy is a playful goofball. He's never too far away from Rosie and Sissy, but he does keep an eye out for new adventure. If someone puts a pile of straw in the yard, Timmy will barrel right through it! Like his sisters, Timmy was extremely malnourished at birth. His nutritional deficiencies caused him to be born with ataxia or limb laxity (difficulty w/ coordination + walking), and he's had a few seizures. At about 9 weeks, he developed wet belly (after eating grain - recommended by a vet - that was high in phosphorus), but his foster mom rushed him to the doctor and he made a full recovery. Today's Timmy is healthy and his favorite activities include headbutting, making weird noises, bugging his sisters, and daydreaming.

SPONSOR TIMMY for $20 a month 

or $240 a year!

Sissy is Rosie's twin sister, but half the size.  This little miracle baby almost didn't make it. After being rescued from the ranch, Sissy was so weak that she couldn't even take a bottle and had to be tube fed until her rumen finally kicked in. Initial tube feedings resulted in scours and Sissy was eventually diagnosed as lactose intolerant. Her first few weeks alive included a lot of teeth grinding, abdominal distension, and lethargy, and while she's smaller than her siblings, she is strong and healthy now!

Sissy enjoys see-sawing with Timmy, eating (all food), cuddling with Rosie, climbing to the highest spot, and playing with her friends.

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The Rockettes came to us via Direct Action Everywhere, the brave + hardworking animal rights group. They rescued the girls from a "free range" factory farm in Northern California. When my vet met them, she said, "these are the sickest birds I've ever seen."

Don't believe the "free range" and "cage free" labels you see in the grocery store. There's no such thing as an ethical egg.

Itsy was found wandering the streets of Pasadena. The Pasadena Humane Society picked her up, but with no tags or microchip, had no one to contact. When we stumbled upon her, with no plans to adopt a dog, it was love at first sight. 

Our little bodhisattva, Itsy is beloved by many of the animals at the sanctuary. She helps us take care of the pigs and welcomes all the newcomers, making sure everyone feels at home.

Bean was born on the streets of Oakland, California. Her mother belonged to a man experiencing homelessness who decided that he could not take care of the litter and relinquished the animals to a shelter. Mama and puppies were fostered by a local rescue group and that's where we found her! Our first canine rescue, she has been a part of the family since 2011. Her favorite activity is giving Itsy facials. 

Puppy and Pony are rescues from North Central Animal Shelter in Los Angeles. We found Puppy first, on one of our regular visits. She wouldn't stop licking Mia through the bars of her cage (really, she chose us). We took her home, but quickly realized she'd be happier with a friend. Rabbits don't always get along with one another, so we put Puppy through a speed dating session. We introduced her to about five other rabbits, all of whom she appeared indifferent to, and then we put Pony in the pen. Another case of love at first sight! These two have been inseparable since.
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Cannoli was a victim of a 2018 hoarding case. He had been at the South LA shelter for 15 months when we rescued him to be a mate for our friend's bunny, HoneyBun. They get along great, but rabbit bonding can be tricky, so do your research before putting two or more rabbits together that don't know each other.

Handsome was thrown over the fence at the Gentle Barn and abandoned. He was very skinny, but GB took excellent care of him (of course), and after 30 days of quarantine, gave him to us. They would have loved to keep him, but they already have a rooster and at Singer Sanctuary, he can be king of his own castle :)

Wilbur ended up at the South LA animal shelter after his previous owner decided he didn't want him anymore. When he arrived at the shelter, he had a urinary tract infection, but he's all better now!

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SPONSOR WILBUR for $50 a month 

or $600 a year!

George was found tied to a tree in a park! Guess someone decided they didn't want this little guy anymore, so LA Animal Services picked him up. Good thing for us because Wilbur was demanding a brother. Now the two boys are inseparable and cuddle every night.

SPONSOR GEORGIE for $50 a month or $600 a year!

Peep passed away from reproductive cancer (common in birds raised for meat or eggs) in July 2025, but her loyal boyfriend and best friend, Valentino is still with us. We rescued Peep from the shelter in 2020 and Valentino from a family that lost their other duck to predators. He is safe here with us :)

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Luke is one of our only animals that doesn't come from abuse or neglect. Luke's previous family decided to rehome him because he started headbutting (normal sheep behavior) and they were afraid he would knock them down. Luke is a very sweet boy and beloved by all on the farm!

No need to sponsor Luke because his first mom already does!

Rudy was born into Future Farmers of America, an organization like 4H, in which children raise animals to auction off for slaughter. Rudy's family fell in love with her and sent her here instead :).

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or $240 a year!

Lola's previous family dumped her at the shelter because she was "old and sick." 15 years old, they said. When we picked her up, she had scratched and chewed all the hair off her body (from about the shoulders/ chest down) due to an untreated flea allergy. We treated the fleas, put her on monthly allergy medicine injections and healthy food, and she's made a remarkable recovery. 

SPONSOR Lola for $20 a month or $240 a year!

Luna, Venus, and Aurora (otherwise known as the Coven) were likely displaced during the Southern California fires in 2025. They were found wandering around, skinny and thirsty, during the fires, and no one came to claim them, so they did a short stint at the Gentle Barn before transferring here. 

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Gertie the goose!

Abandoned on a front porch, poor little Kevin had huge scars on his back end, likely from a dog or coyote attack. When he finally got here, his skin was in bad shape and he we suspect some neurological issues, but he's doing great. Kevin is a sweet and gentle guy, beloved by most on the farm (especially Itsy and Bernard). He's gone on field trips to schools and even played a part in a movie! 

SPONSOR GEORGIE for $50 a month or $600 a year!

Ladybug was born in a lab and lived her life in a cage until she arrived at Singer Sanctuary. When she exited the van after her freedom ride, she experienced dirt, sun, grass, plants, and fresh air for the first time. She ate food that wasn't a hard, dry pellet and she was able to interact with other animals. Her world has grown exponentially and Ladybug has transformed from a scared, timid lab animal to an assertive and confident PIG. 

SPONSOR LADYBUG for $50 a month or $600 a year!