Peaceable Kingdom Microsanctuary

Peaceable Kingdom Microsanctuary Peaceable Kingdom Microsanctuary is a 501c3 non-profit organization in northern Michigan.

We provide a loving home for chickens and potbelly pigs that have been abandoned, neglected, or are victims of cruelty and abuse.

Happy gotcha day to Daisy and Peony! They came to us in 2020 when they were around a year old (along with their sisters ...
09/07/2026

Happy gotcha day to Daisy and Peony! They came to us in 2020 when they were around a year old (along with their sisters Poppy, Lily, and Violet, who have since passed). They were rescued from a factory farm that had been hit by a tornado and was then bulldozed without trying to save anyone. They survived for days in the rubble before they were rescued.

These beautiful girls are adorable and have so much personality. Cornish Crosses (sometimes called "broilers") really are the sweetest chickens. If only everyone could see how amazing they are and choose to leave them off their plates.

Below is the link to their story and how they survived unspeakable horror before being rescued and then came to us to be safe and loved. So grateful to know and love these curious, quirky, funny, lovable girls! We are so glad they are safe from harm and part of our family.
https://freefromharm.org/animal-cruelty-investigation/pilgrims-pride-and-koch-foods/

09/06/2026

Every morning, we open the gate to a side pasture. The pigs all line up and then race to see if there are any apples that have fallen from the tree. There's usually only a couple, but they make sure to check very thoroughly. ☺️

09/03/2026

Apparently Bellamy likes the taste of coconut oil. 😆 It works great on dry skin for pigs, but we've never had that happen before.

09/01/2026

Teddy Bear in the wallow. He's so cute! It was super hot today. I don't want to complain though. I'm sad that summer is almost over!

09/01/2026

These lovely people are such a blessing. I'm still really struggling with the loss of Penelope, Lizzie, and Maddie May last week. My heart is still breaking, but all the animals still need to be cared for and loved. It's also healing to see their happy faces and to know my work isn't done. And someday, there will be more to rescue, to give a loving, forever home. It's such a privilege to care for them everyday.

I'm sorry I haven't responded to all of your wonderfully kind messages yet. I just need a little more time. I appreciate you all. Thank you for caring about the animals. If you want to support our work, it's always so appreciated and helps us continue to provide the highest quality care for everyone. ❤️🐖🐓

https://givebutter.com/PKM

I am not okay. Three very loved and beautiful souls passed over the rainbow bridge 🌈 in three days. Today was extremely ...
08/27/2026

I am not okay. Three very loved and beautiful souls passed over the rainbow bridge 🌈 in three days. Today was extremely difficult and honestly traumatic.

Penelope's heart could no longer keep her going, especially with a mass in her chest. She was struggling to breathe, so we had to go to the vet early this morning to ease her suffering. She was five years old. She was my favorite hen because she loved to snuggle. She was silly and made me laugh often. Although her breed is normally considered a "meat" bird, here she was loved, valued, and spoiled.

Maddie May only arrived five days ago, but it didn't take long to fall in love with her. She was adorable and sweet and made the cutest little noises. We found out at her vet visit on Tuesday that she had a spinal injury from her previous predator attack, but we thought she could still live a long, happy life. She had been open-mouth breathing off and on, but it got worse last night. I left a message with the vet this morning to ask what to do (she was already on two different pain meds). Then suddenly, her heart gave out and she died in my arms. (Please know that her former owners had no idea that she was so hurt. They are just as heartbroken as we are. They brought her to us because they wanted the best care for her.) She will be greatly missed by two families.

Lizzie was our 16-year-old cat. She showed up as a skinny, flea-covered stray in my friend's yard many years ago. I was just going to foster her, but that changed pretty quickly. She was beautiful and sweet. More recently, she was mostly blind and had been fighting kidney disease for a long time, until suddenly her body couldn't fight any longer. She went downhill really fast. We said goodbye to her on Tuesday, the same day we brought Maddie to the vet.

I am not okay. I have cried and cried and yelled and prayed and cried some more. I will be okay soon, but not today, and maybe not tomorrow either. I'm taking a break from posting for a few days to hopefully give my broken heart a little more time to heal. Of course, our hearts never fully heal when we love an animal, do they? But that's okay, because loving them is always worth it. Give your furry and feathered friends a hug for me, and don't forget to appreciate every day we have with them.

If you want to support the work we do: https://givebutter.com/PKM


Maddie May had her vet visit today. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a spinal injury. He said it is unlikely she'll...
08/25/2026

Maddie May had her vet visit today. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a spinal injury. He said it is unlikely she'll ever walk again. Sometimes there's minimal improvement, but it can take 7 to 9 months for that to happen. That doesn't change the fact that she'll have a loving forever home here.

We'll set her up in a wheelchair soon, once I have a chance but to cut some fabric to fit her. We'll also continue to give her pain meds. The vet recommended that we wrap her hocks because they're swollen from how much she's using them instead of her feet. The wheelchair will also help with that by taking pressure off her legs. Usually we only have them in wheelchairs for just part of a day to give them a break. Currently, we've been keeping her in a shallow plastic tote with fluffy blankets so she can get around but doesn't wander too far away from her food and water. I carry it around the house to wherever I'm at, so I can keep an eye on her. An added benefit to working from home!

It's disappointing news, but we'll just change course with our expectations and make sure we give her whatever accommodations she needs. She's such a cutie and we're of course in love with her already!

Thank you so much to Barb and Jennifer who donated for her veterinary care! It truly means so much to have your support.

08/23/2026

⚠️🚨 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!! ⚠️🚨

Hi friends. Our sanctuary engagement has been really down lately. Would you please take a moment to like, comment, or share as many posts as you can? And try to do so regularly? This helps the algorithm, so more people see our posts. I also heard that they are prioritizing posts with longer back and forth discussions in the comments. Thank you for caring about our sanctuary family! ☮️❤️🐖🐓

❤️❤️ IMPORTANT, EXCITING UPDATE!! ❤️❤️This adorable little muppet is Maddie May. She was recently injured in a bobcat at...
08/23/2026

❤️❤️ IMPORTANT, EXCITING UPDATE!! ❤️❤️

This adorable little muppet is Maddie May. She was recently injured in a bobcat attack and we were asked to help her. Her mom and dad love her very much, but were no longer able to give her the extra care she needs due to some medical issues of their own. She has no visible injuries; however, she is no longer able to walk and even struggles to stand. She's very feisty, and is eating well, which is very good news. We've already discovered that she loves cucumbers, grapes, and oats. We have an appointment scheduled at our vet on Monday afternoon to hopefully figure out what's going on and see how we can best help her. We do have a small wheelchair we can try, but haven't found all the parts yet. 😊 We'll also try some leg strengthening exercises and see what else the vet recommends. We did previously have a hen that was paralyzed and was eventually able to walk again, so we're hoping that Maddie May will improve as well. But if not, that's okay. We'll give her lots of love and whatever care she needs to be happy.

You might remember that we've been on an intake freeze for quite some time, due to a change in our finances. We spent a lot of time discussing what to do, but we felt like we really needed to help Maddie May and her family. There's also potential that she could be a friend for our little rooster, Sebastian, who has been alone since he lost his girl several months ago. Of course we have to be careful so that he doesn't hurt her, and we're trying to think of ways to have them next to each other in the same space, so they can spend time together.

If you would like to donate to her care, or send her a gift from our wishlists, we would so appreciate it. Please join us in welcoming her to our sanctuary! ❤️

https://givebutter.com/PKMcare
https://www.paypal.me/PeaceableKingdomM
https://www.venmo.com/u/Peaceablekingdom
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3IWGHLMVKBI?ref_=wl_share
https://www.chewy.com/g/peaceable-kingdom-microsanctuary_b87236977

Penelope was at the vet again yesterday. She was there last on July 2 because of very labored breathing. The x-ray was d...
08/22/2026

Penelope was at the vet again yesterday. She was there last on July 2 because of very labored breathing. The x-ray was difficult to read, but they suspected it was either her heart or a mass in her chest. We started her on two different heart meds, and she improved dramatically. Unfortunately, she recently started sounding congested. The vet could barely hear her heart yesterday, which could be due to fluid around her heart or a mass. X-rays now show an even less visible lung field, so the vet suspects it's a mass in her chest cavity. However, the congestion is in her trachea and upper bronchi, which he didn't have an explanation for. We're trying some antibiotics to see if that helps. I'm hoping and praying it gives us more time with her. She's the sweetest and snuggliest girl. All animals deserve veterinary care. Chickens feel pain and stress, as well as excitement and happiness. That's why everyone at our sanctuary goes to the vet when needed. If you would like to help with her bill ($244): https://givebutter.com/PKMcare. Or gifts from our wishlists help offset other costs, such as veterinary care. They are always extremely appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3IWGHLMVKBI?ref_=wl_share
https://www.chewy.com/g/peaceable-kingdom-microsanctuary_b87236977

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