Ramen

Ramen is our Australian Cattle Dog from upstate New York, originally from down South. Denise's first dog rescue, at two years old, he was eager to please and quick to learn. He is our guardian, Denise's soulmate, and travel buddy.

Kai

Kai is our third rescue of our wolf pack. Denise saw him while volunteering at the local SPCA in Monterey and fell in love at first sight. He is our goofy trouble maker and ball of fluff. He was an owner surrender due to medical illness and was one of the many huskies that are available at animal shelters. Challenging but worth every moment.

Zooey

Zooey is Nick's rescue from down south, where she and her siblings wandered out of swamp in Louisiana, were rescued then brought to Upstate New York. She is our sassy and sleepy queen, with an underbite like no other.

Noodles

Noodles is our cardboard box rescue, a kitten with goopy eyes, from a neighborhood stray. Raised by dogs, he readily thinks he is one.

Mama

Mama is our San Jose rescue fail. Brought to us from an apartment complex being renovated, we did not have the heart to adopt her out as she stole ours. She is a sickly FIV+ cat but sweet as can be.

Spamela

Our newest rescue, Spamela was at the SPCA Monterey for almost two years. Abandoned in Carmel Valley and significantly overweight, we decided to drive up from Santa Margarita to rescue her. She is fierce and feisty but we are slowly gaining her trust. 

Chickens

Our chickens were the start of our homesteading dream. We have tried (and failed), have rescued retired egg factory hens from Hen Harbor in Santa Cruz, and incorporated an exiled guinea fowl named Chicken into our flock.  

Goats

Our timid and tiny goats were a nearby rescue from a family down the street, who honk to say hi to their old pals whenever they drive by.

Quails

Our trailer park quails were rescued from a family in San Luis Obispo. They are old and cranky but sing beautiful fairy-tale like songs. 

Finches

The last of a large flock, we rescued our finches from a couple in town moving cross country. They greet us with their chirps at the front door and keep our cats entertained from the catio for hours.

Wildlife Pond

Stocked with goldfish and mosquitofish, we created a wildlife pond as a water source for our wild friends during our hot summer months.

Tang

Tang was a rescue from a young girl in Monterey, who needed space from his roommates as things were getting a little cramped in their tank. He is our resident leopard gecko, likes to sunbathe with his legs splayed out, and stares at us with his puppy-dog eyes.

Guinea Fowl

Our living security system, our guineas help keep our other animals safe by alerting us to possible danger on the property, sometimes a little too well. 

Bees

Our bees help us pollinate the wildflowers and trees on our property. We have had a couple runaway hives that still live in our oak trees, but have one hive box that is building a thriving colony.

Flynn

Our bees help us pollinate the wildflowers and trees on our property. We have had a couple runaway hives that still live in our oak trees, but have one hive box that is building a thriving colony.

Gabby

Our bees help us pollinate the wildflowers and trees on our property. We have had a couple runaway hives that still live in our oak trees, but have one hive box that is building a thriving colony.