Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

10/31/2026

Halloween may be winding down, but don't toss that pumpkin just yet! There are plenty of ways to put it to good use instead of sending it to the landfill.

Cook it! If your pumpkin hasn't been painted or treated with chemicals, you can roast it and use the flesh for soups, muffins, and pumpkin bread. Smaller sugar pumpkins are especially good for cooking, but larger carving pumpkins can be tasty, too. Make extra puree and freeze it in 2-cup portions. Each bag is about the equivalent of a can of store-bought pumpkin.

Roast the seeds! Rinse them, toss with a little olive oil and your favorite seasonings, and roast until crisp. You've got yourself a delicious fall snack.

Compost what's left. If your pumpkin isn't suitable for eating, break it into smaller pieces and add it to your compost pile. It'll decompose faster that way.

A little creativity goes a long way toward reducing waste. Let's give those pumpkins a second life!

10/30/2026

"Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." — James Herriot

It's National Cat Day, so naturally, we're giving a little extra attention to Bobby MaGee, Mayor Wesley T. Monkey, Willow, Coco, Charlie, Zoe, Ruben, Lychee, and all the beloved comfort connoisseurs who call Indraloka home.

Happy National Cat Day to all the cats and the people who love them.

10/29/2026

Tomas and Angel Marie crossed over a few days apart from one another, each carrying a life and a story entirely their own.

Tomas was a beautiful bronze turkey brought to our clinic by a rescue partner after he was found with a gunshot wound to his head. After several extensive surgeries, Dr. Interlandi saved him. Tomas lost an eye and was left with significant scar tissue in his throat, but during the months he lived in the clinic, his warm, curious nature delighted staff and clients alike. In time, the scar tissue made it too difficult for him to eat. He took his last breaths surrounded by human, feline, and chicken beloveds.

Indra found Angel Marie in 2006, a tiny kitten she bottle-fed and raised in her home. As she grew, her wild spirit drew her to the barn, where she chose to live and became especially close to Tia Maria and Opal. She mellowed as she aged, and in her final years was shy but affectionate with those she knew well. Indra loved her through each chapter of her life, from the little kitten in her home to the gentle presence she became in the craegiver cabin at the end of her days.

Their crossings came close together, and we hold each of them in our hearts: Tomas with his curious warmth, Angel Marie with her quiet tenderness, both surrounded by care and love at the end of their lives. Long live Tomas and Angel Marie, in the star world and in our hearts.

10/28/2026

Saturday, October 31, 10-12:00 PM: Halloween for the Kids. Halloween for the Kids is geared towards ages 0-11, all children must be accompanied by a grown up. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Plan to hand out treats to the animals while reverse trick-or-treating, smash pumpkins for the cows, listen to stories, snuggle sheep, and watch the pigs bob for apples! https://indraloka.org/event/halloween-for-the-littles-3/

10/28/2026

Lyndon’s surgery is scheduled for this week. Our beloved turkey has suffered significant trauma to the bones and muscles that support his tongue and throat, making it difficult for him to swallow. The surgery will involve repositioning a displaced bone, realigning the hyoid apparatus, and repairing damaged muscles. Even after this complex procedure, a second surgery may be necessary to reposition his tongue.

For now, Lyndon is back home at Indraloka, surrounded by familiar faces and receiving the care he needs. There are no guarantees, but he deserves every chance to heal and eat comfortably again.

Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts toward Lyndon’s surgery will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,400, potentially generating $2,800 for his care. To help Lyndon, donate here: https://indraloka.app.neoncrm.com/forms/873

Please help us give Lyndon the best possible chance. Thank you for standing beside him.

10/27/2026

Happy third birthday to Duncky and Dory, two of the kindest, gentlest, sweetest beloveds we know. While they were enroute to Indraloka as tiny piglets, two rainbows appeared in the sky and landed in the big pig pasture. They truly are miraculous and beautiful, in every way. We love you, El Duncador and Nuggedora!

10/27/2026

Blue skies, brilliant fall colors, and happy days at the sanctuary. It doesn’t get much better than this for an Indraloka event! Join us this week:

* Wednesday, October 28, 5 - 5:45 pm: Monthly Meditation with the Animals. Find peace, recharge, and reconnect with yourself in the healing presence of rescued farm animals: https://indraloka.org/event/2026-monthly-meditation-with-the-animals-october/

* Friday, October 30 C***r Tour, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Sip c***r, snuggle goats, and soak up the gorgeous fall foliage on a lighthearted tour celebrating the best of autumn. Make it a Halloween Eve tradition and get your trick-or-treating off to a fa-boo-lous start. Bring apples, uncut pumpkins, or cabbage for the animals' treats: https://indraloka.org/event/october-30-c***r-tour/

* Saturday, October 31, 10-12:00 PM: Halloween for the Kids. Halloween for the Kids is geared towards ages 0-11, all children must be accompanied by a grown up. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Plan to hand out treats to the animals while reverse trick-or-treating, smash pumpkins for the cows, listen to stories, snuggle sheep, and watch the pigs bob for apples! https://indraloka.org/event/halloween-for-the-littles-3/

10/26/2026

Fall Play-Cation Days are so much fun. Leaf art, goat adventures, chicken cuddles, friendship, and so much joy. No school on November 30? No problem! We have the final Play-Cation Day of the season! Registration is required. https://indraloka.org/event/2026-november-30th-fall-playcation/

10/26/2026

We asked what you wanted to see in our Indraloka Gift Shop, and we listened. Back by popular demand, our gorgeous purple peacock hoodies!

All hoodies are 10% off during our pre-sale. Use code HOODIE at checkout for your discount: https://indraloka.myshopify.com/products/purple-peacock-hoodie

Orders will ship after ThanksLiving. Prefer to pick up your order at the Art Barn? Just check the Art Barn pickup box at checkout. Thank you for supporting Indraloka and our beloved animals!

Shake Your Tail Feather in this beautiful purple hoodie featuring a drawing of one of our magnificent peacocks! This soft, cozy full zip-up hoodie features a peacock drawing on the back with the phrase "Shake Your Tail Feather", a peacock drawing on the front, as well as the Indraloka logo! This hoo...

10/25/2026

A splendid Saturday Celebration was had by all. Thank you to our friends who were able to join us for an epic pumpkin party... filled with alpaca smooches, goat hugs, piggy belly rubs, cow kisses, sheep shnuggles, and so much joy.