My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary

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My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary

My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. We do not receive state or federal funds. Every donation goes to animal care.

We rely on donations from the public to carry out our mission. The rescue has ran privately since the late 1990s. I paid for everything out of pocket; most of the time caring for over 50 different animals at a time. I decided I wanted to expand to help more animals and applied for nonprofit status. I received nonprofit 501 (C) (3) status in 2020. Our Story:

Most of my life I have rescued animals;

all kinds of animals. I didn’t have siblings growing up, so animals became my family and friends. The same place I grew up is where I offer animals sanctuary today. I call it My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary. Over the years, animals have filled me with immense happiness, and tremendous heartbreak when losing them; however with these ups and downs I have realized my greatest passion is saving as many as I can. I have four kids, and each of their first memories was a scenario that involved an animal in some way. They were taught at an early age that all living beings deserve love and compassion. I was part of Humane Lobby Day at the Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky in 2012 and met Romeo; he is the dog famous for helping to make it a Class D felony in Kentucky for abusing a cat or dog. I remember that day having a huge impact on me; so grateful that Kentucky finally did something about the cruelty cats and dogs can endure from human’s choices. As I walked through the capitol, I saw people with signs advocating for farm animals; I remember feeling sick thinking about all of those that are forgotten and that don’t have a voice at any level. That day my love for those forgotten farm animals grew, and it has grown stronger with each passing day. I encourage each of you to make make better choices when we choose our food, our entertainment involving animals, the clothing we wear, etc. Please have compassion for those that breathe and feel pain just as we do. There is no feeling similar to placing your hands on an animal that has been abandoned or abused and tell them they will never have to feel that way again. The smile I see come across their face makes everything I do worthwhile.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Happy Gotcha Day, Sadie Mae! Six years ago, I saw Sadie Mae on a Facebook site, as her owner wanted rid of her. What I didn't understand at the time was….she had already gotten rid of her. She had literally taken Sadie Mae to a local park in Nashville and turned her loose in a random field for a month. She was less than 5 months old.

Supposedly, this woman purchased Sadie Mae when she was ONE DAY OLD, as a science project for her daughter. I am assuming it was an experiment to see if the pig could survive; feeding her what was recommended for a pig that was no longer with her mother. I contacted someone who runs another sanctuary, and she had seen the ad on Facebook, too. She drove to Nashville to get Sadie Mae, and I picked Sadie up soon after.

It seems Sadie Mae stayed in a dark crate most of the time during "their experiment" and blankets were used to remove her from the crate and catch her to throw her back inside. The only blanket Sadie Mae approved of for the longest time was the purple blanket I bought the day we brought her home. It had a smooth texture and felt good to Sadie Mae.

Sadie struggled a lot for the first year with being sociable. She was a very nervous pig and would bite and attack if not handled appropriately and carefully. Then at other times, she had the sweetest disposition of any animal l've ever met. I am sure it was due to triggers unknown to us (probably PTSD) that stimulates her brain in a way, reminding Sadie Mae of the early abusive life she endured.

I work with Sadie every day, always telling her that she's beautiful and treating her for positive actions. I pray my efforts make her feel loved and safe. I am so happy that I found Sadie Mae, and she finally got the chance at the life that she deserves. I cannot believe that anyone would take an innocent animal away from their mother for a school project, nor can I imagine any school believing that is honorable and humane. It sickens me at some people's choices, literally teaching kids that type of behavior is OK. I will admit I'm glad they got rid of Sadie Mae when they did, because I'm sure she wouldn't be alive if they hadn't. Now, she is living her best pig princess life, and we are loving her every minute of it! 🐷❤️

09/02/2026

Hot days, let me tell you! 🔥
Wilbur says, days like this are made better with popsicle snacks and Precious Polly close by! 🐷❤️

09/01/2026

Hazel’s fav place in the world….the garage! She eats there, too, because if she didn’t….she would have an absolute breakdown! The sass from this Tortie is top tier! What’s the rolling for? She’s letting me know that her bowl needs filled up ASAP 😁😻

08/29/2026

Hamilton has been watching our field by the house nonstop today. It is being mowed. When something about it excites him, the mohawk on his back raises up 🐷❤️

08/28/2026

Football season coming this weekend, and our girl, Jerri, is ready! 🏈😻

08/27/2026

A bed full of kittens!!! 😻😻😻

Throwback! Phoebe (Billie Jean), Scarlet and Daisy)

Address

1952 North Highway 127; PO Box 23
Albany, KY
42602

Telephone

+16066882709

Website

http://www.myoldkentuckyhomesanctuary.org/, https://linktr.ee/myoldkentuckyhomesanctuary?fbclid=PAAaa4QL6pR2uhK-z2YMBlFP

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