2008 PasadoTours

Summer: Saturday, July 12th
Fall: Saturday, October 11th



Pasado's Safe Haven Tours - why we turn people away they're so popular!

People call and write to us everyday wanting to know when they can tour Pasado's Safe Haven. We're so honored. But our goal is to rescue and care for the animals who need us. Although we wish we could give tours everyday, we simply need to focus our time and energy (and your money!) on the animals.

So three times a year, Spring, Summer, and Fall - we give memorable tours one person called "...besides giving birth to my son, touring Pasado's was one of the most special days of my life!". 

The tours are hosted by Susan Michaels, Founder of Pasado's Safe Haven. They begin with the history of Pasado's - how it began, why is began, and why the people who support our programs, like you, are so vital to protecting those we rescue. Then the tour begins!

One of the best parts of a PasadoTour is getting to meet animals you may have never gotten "up close and personal" with - goats, pigs, cows, donkeys. Our animals usually arrive sick and scared, but overtime, they're a lot like Buford, left. They become healthy and begin to trust. And finally, they want to be on your lap - even the cows. No kidding!

You will learn that every animal is a "companion animal" if given the chance to be loved as much as a cat or a dog.

Taking a Pasado Tour gives you a chance to meet the animals rescued from peril. It's a chance to meet "happy endings" of all sizes, one-on-one.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Our tours fill up quickly, so please try to send in your reservation as soon as possible.

Simply complete the Reservation Form and mail it along with your tax deductible donation to us today. Because we limit the number of visitors, our tours fill up quickly, so please try to send in your reservation as soon as possible.

We will send an acknowledgment of your reservation with directions to the sanctuary. There is no need to telephone or e-mail us for confirmation. 

Pasado's Safe Haven appreciates your tax-deductible donations. Without the support of friends like you, the sanctuary could not exist.

Want to bring treats? Please do!
We suggest the biggest bags of carrots you can find (one cow or horse will eat a 5 lb bag in about 3 minutes!). Even our dogs love carrots.

What about dog treats?
Frankly, our dogs are too well fed already! Most are on special diets anyway so we try not to give them unlimited treats. But catnip toys, apples, dried apricots for the goats, and carrots (of course) are always welcome!

All visitors to the farm are required to submit a Reservation Form. Pasado's Safe Haven feels strongly that abused and neglected animals cannot simply be rescued - their owners must be prosecuted to the fullest extent to assure that the cruelty will not be repeated again. Consequently, Pasado's Safe Haven is very concerned for the safety of the resident animals and the caretakers who reside 24-hours on-site to care for the animals. Animals have been threatened to be killed "to remove evidence" prior to a criminal proceeding and we have been threatened repeatedly. All visitors are monitored by video surveillance 24 hours a day. We hope you understand why we need to be careful and why we do not publish directions to the sanctuary on the website. Working aggressively for the animals has its price.

Following acceptance of your reservation:
PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES that you do not mind getting dirty.

Expect to have dogs and other animals near to you. If you are afraid of any animal or have allergies, this might not be the experience for you.

No dogs please. You'll be visiting animals like cats, senior dogs, chickens, ducks, and other animals who may be frightened by dogs they do not know.

Bring your camera! There will be a lot to photograph!

Can't make the Spring, Summer or Fall tour?  Private tours for groups of 12 or more can be arranged for a minimum donation of $500.
PLEASE e-mail here for details.

Q: Is the tour appropriate for children?
A: Pasado's Safe Haven has been host to many children and school classes over the years - it's a wonderful learning experience. However, the reality of animal rescue may be alarming to some children, therefore our tours do not accommodate children under the age of 12. Separate tours for groups of children of any age can easily be arranged, however.

Q: Are you a petting zoo?
A: No. The animals at Pasado's Safe Haven are here to help, not to entertain.

Q. If I have difficulty walking, can I still take a tour?
A. The paths we follow on our tour are on steep hills and are composed of dirt, rock, and sand. They are difficult, even for us many times, to navigate.