Bella Vista Farms- Animal Sanctuary

06/18/2024

Hi ! The March/Rally is One Week from Today!!! Please confirm your attendance, so that we know how many people to expect. Keep in mind that there is construction around the Capitol, so it will take you at least 1/2 hour to find parking and walk over to the Event Site ( #22 on the map). We will have someone check out access to our location this week, and I’ll be able to provide more specific directions. We want to get the March done as early as possible due to the potential high temps, so please plan to arrive promptly. More info to follow…
MARCH/RALLY/ANIMAL LEGISLATION DAY AGENDA:
✅ Meet at Area #22 - North East Side of Capitol Grounds at 10:00am (Near Memorial Grove).
✅ March within Capital Grounds and Public Sidewalks (route TBD) from 10:20am - 11:00am.
✅ Rally at Area #22 from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
✅ Speakers beginning at 11:30am, including: 1) Julie Virga - “Fix Our Shelters,” 2) Nickolaus Sackett - “Social Compassion in Legislation,” 3) Veronica Golub - Apple Valley Shelter Reform, and others TBD.
✅ Meet the Legislators following Rally and Speakers. We will March over to Speak to the Legislators together!

Please Share With Your Network!

Link to Event: https://fb.me/e/5sUAe36qA

02/27/2024

11/14/2023

HOLIDAY HAZARDS
By Chic Miller

It's here again, that time of year, the fast approaching holiday season. November brings Thanksgiving and of course, Christmas in December. Then New Year's will be right around the corner. The season brings lots of fun, shopping, cooking and get-togethers. Friends and family will be visiting. It's a busy time of year. Holidays can create special dangers for your family pets.

Each year thousands of our furry loved ones are seriously injured or become deathly ill during this fast paced time of year. We can easily become distracted by holiday activities and put our pets on, "the back burner." Not a great idea! Mischievous pets can get into all sorts of trouble when normal routines are disrupted. For instance, Thanksgiving dinner will, of course, include turkey and all the trimmings. But remember, any poultry bones are very dangerous due to splintering that can cause internal damage to your pet. Table scraps given to your begging pooch by too many dinner guests can cause severe stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea. Watch those tempting hot containers or plates of food left on the coffee table or too close to the edge of the kitchen counter. Full trash cans left unattended can easily tip, getting your best pal into serious trouble that could cause a costly visit to your vet.

The Christmas season brings food, food and more food. It seems the house is always full of tasty temptations. Be aware of dishes containing raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate or macadamia nuts. They are all very toxic to your pet. Also be aware that baking chocolate has nine times the toxic effects as regular chocolate.

Decorations are especially dangerous to your playful kitty. Choking can occur when tinsel, ribbons, bows, bubbling lights, angel hair, artificial snow or broken ornaments become tempting toys. Hey! No chewing on electrical cords, Pal!

Please pay attention to lit candles as well. Also, Christmas tree water is not a healthy thirst quencher.

Toxic plants include poinsettias and holly, also juniper, cedar, pine and fir are not good chew toys. What Christmas would be complete without mistletoe? But be careful, the berries and leaves are highly toxic if ingested by your pet. A helpful phone number to keep on hand is the ASPCA Poison Control Hot Line:
1-888-426-4435 - Please Note: A consultation fee may apply

The loud noise of fireworks cause many pets to bolt and get lost, possibly to get hit by a car or end up in a local shelter. Not a great start to a, "happy” New Year! Think ahead - secure your pet before all the celebrating starts.

If you are traveling during the holidays, it's a good idea to call ahead to make sure that your pet is welcome at all of your stops. A pet carrier is a must. Often your pet is safest and most comfortable at home, of course, with a reliable pet sitter.

Happy Holidays!

10/28/2023

Good Morning!
We are always busy taking care of the animals at Bella Vista Farms. It's time for us to do some work on our fencing. If you have some T-Posts, field fencing or cyclone fence material you don't need, you can call Bob at: 530-347-0544, he will be happy to make arrangements with you and pick it up.

If you would like to make a donation via PayPal, our PayPal email address is: [email protected]

Donations are gladly accepted by mail at:
Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary
4301 Lower Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022

You are welcome to visit us in person, please call ahead and let us know when you are planning to be here: 530-347-0544

Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary is a 501c3 non-profit, donations are tax deductable up to the limits allowed by law.

Thank you for all the support we have received from the community. We can't take care of the animals without your help!

10/06/2023

BELLA VISTA FARMS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
By Chic Miller

Nestled amongst huge oak trees and rolling hills, just a stone's throw from Cottonwood Creek, lies Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary, owned by Bob and Chic Miller. The sanctuary is located fourteen miles west of Cottonwood, near Igo, in rural Northern California. The rescue originated in Bella Vista in 1989, thus the name, Bella Vista Farms.

In 1997, the farm moved to a beautiful spacious, 45 acres on Lower Gas Point Road. In 2006, the farm became a licensed animal sanctuary and also a 501c3.

Chic is a retired nurse who does much of the medical care on the farm. Her day includes feeding, bathing and brushing the many animals in her care, also cleaning cages, corrals, and aviaries. In her "spare time" she writes animal care articles for local magazines and numerous newsletters.

Bob, a retired businessman, starts his day early, bringing in hay from the fields, mending fences, building shelters, and seeing to it that the farm runs smoothly.

Many abused, abandoned, orphaned, and unwanted animals call Bella Vista Farms their home. Each has a name; each has a story. The rescue, fondly nick-named "The Farm of Kisses and Cookies," is home to horses, ponies, donkeys, cats, dogs, goats, sheep, alpacas, chickens, large parrots, and small birds. Bella Vista Farms is not an adoption center. When an animal arrives, the farm becomes their permanent home.

On a daily basis, the animals consume 25 pounds of dry dog food, 6 bales of hay, 50 pounds of grain, 10 pounds of dry cat food, 25 pounds of chicken scratch, 20 cans of wet dog food, and 25 pounds of parrot mix. In addition, rice and vegetables are cooked fresh each day for the dogs. The need for medications and miscellaneous supplies for the deaf, the blind, the diabetics, or those that have injuries or heart related problems is endless. Vet bills and dental care are also ongoing.

Sanctuaries such as Bella Vista Farms are necessary to help prevent animals from entering already over-crowded shelters. Please do your part. Spay and neuter your family pet and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same!

Thank You!

11/11/2022

Hi everyone, help is needed!
Due to the ongoing drought and the poor economy, Bob and Chic are having trouble obtaining adequate amounts of food and other supplies for their animals.
They want to thank everyone for the generous donations they receive. They know people are having a tough time right now. If you can possibly donate any supplies, make a donation to the link below or directly to them, even the smallest amount will help. It will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You!

Note: The Bella Vista Farms website is offline for an unknown reason. We are checking on the problem and are trying to get it back online.

Thanks for your patience!

Admin

03/08/2022

Bob and Chic were thrilled with the the large amount of towels, blankets and bedding that was recently donated to them. Thank you for your generosity. They have a good supply of towels and blankets now. If anyone can donate animal food or other supplies that can help their animals, it will be very helpful. Cash donations are also greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much!!!

Note: The Bella Vista Farms website is offline for an unknown reason. We are checking on the problem and are trying to get it back online.

Thanks for your patience!

Admin

12/18/2021

I know everyone is real busy this time of year, but Chic and Bob are running short on towels and bedding. If anybody has any old blankets or towels around please message or call to (530) 347-0544 Thank you for all your help!

09/22/2021

COURTESY POST!!

Shadow is a seven year old female bully mix. Shadow has lived the last five years with someone in a wheelchair and she is trained to walk next to a person on a cane, walker or wheelchair. Recently her owner passed away and Shadow needs a new home.

Shadow has all her shots, is spayed, and licensed. Shadow is good with kids, does not like cats, and was raised with other dogs.

This is a courtesy post and the adopter will work with the owner directly to verify posted information.

Contact info:
Teresa Khan
530-403-6088
[email protected]