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Oliver |
This little
piggy…
has a special friend
by Jenny M, Farm Animal
Manager
There are
people in our lives that could make the whole world smile with their
presence; a person whose compassion for life and all living beings is
nothing less than influential and inspiring. I believe knowing
animals can create this euphoric feeling that can be therapeutic and put
a positive spin on the way we view life. I am privileged to see
volunteers bond with so many different animals at Pasado’s, whether it
be a chicken, a donkey, a cow or in this case, a pig named Oliver.
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Donna G., a
long time volunteer, has an incredible relationship with our sweet
Oliver. She started out as a Kitty City volunteer and then soon started
closing up the farm on Tuesday nights as well, driving all the way from
Seattle twice a week. Like many volunteers, Donna hadn’t been around
too many farm animals in her life, but it didn’t take long before it was
obvious she was sprung. I began to get emails from her every night that
she would close like this one…. |
Pasado's Volunteer,
Donna G. and
her dear friend Oliver |
"…Last
night was pure heaven to me. Is that bizarre or what?
Mr. Oliver
and I had a nice chat. I sat in the straw with him and hand feed him
strawberries and apricots. He was so sweet and closed his little eyes
as I rubbed behind his ears." |
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In no time,
it was clear that she was falling in love with Oliver. Her words are
inspiring and I know her love for this animal could captivate the
world. |
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" …I think of him as the son I never had. He is so sweet. I swear he
smiles at me; I can see mischief, happiness, frustration when it occurs
in his eyes and expression.
He's such a sweet boy…"
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Donna attends all of Oliver’s weekly
acupuncture treatments. Read more
here. She is always
there for him. It is the best feeling in the world to see a human bond
with an animal. Donna has such a beautiful, caring soul and her love for
creatures is incredible thing to see. |
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"…I wanted to let you know that
Oliver was his little piggy self last night. He was full of mischief
and dare I say childlike giddiness. He followed me into the barn front
door! Walked around with me while I put the goats to bed. . And, of
course, you and I both know his chicken friend, Elizabeth - she is such
a good friend to Oliver…" |
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We are blessed to have so many wonderful
people like this who are a part of Pasado’s Safe Haven. After having a
rescued chicken nest on your lap, nuzzling up to a gentle cow or rubbing
a grateful pig's belly, many volunteers are forever changed. At
Pasado’s Safe Haven, you'll have the rare opportunity to meet and learn
about cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other farm animals. Who knows,
you may even find your animal soul mate like Donna did.
Want more info on volunteering? Click
here! |
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