Center for Animal Protection & Education

26/05/2026

Walter, CAPE's Silkie rooster, was a little unsure of his new coop mate, but he still made an effort to get to know them. Introducing residents to new foods, objects, or toys like this monkey is done for enrichment.

Chickens love investigating new things and they are often drawn to bright colors and unique textures, though their curiosity levels vary widely. Walter is an extra cautious and suspicious rooster, so he immediately needed to learn if the monkey was friend or foe!

21/05/2026

Shoutout to CAPE's greeter-in-chief, Apollo! Who here has met the sanctuary's premiere socialite? If you have, drop a comment below that describes an interaction you've had with Apollo ⬇️

18/05/2026

Yesterday was a big day. Ned went home with his new family! ❤️

Ned’s life changed forever when he arrived at Muttopia as a medical transfer from Fresno Humane Animal Services. He was suffering from severe mange, painful skin infections, an old hip fracture, and a severe untreated fracture in his left femur (see last photo to see Ned's condition just a couple months ago).

Then came another heartbreaking discovery: X-rays revealed Ned’s body was filled with buckshot from a shotgun blast.

Through everything he endured, Ned remained incredibly sweet, gentle, and full of love.

After hip surgery, expert care, and months of healing, Ned is now almost fully recovered and officially starting his next chapter with a family of his own.

We’re so grateful to Fresno Humane Animal Services for advocating for Ned, and to Compassion Without Borders for the medical care that helped make this happy ending possible. This rescue was truly a team effort and because of it, Ned is finally safe, loved, and home. ❤️

📸: Austin Meyer

11/05/2026

Roxy is 16 years young and is in our Assisted Living Program. We recently heard from her incredibly loving family who sent us this sweet video and update:

“Roxy is losing her ability to use her back legs. But this little wheelchair is helping her get around! We put her in it a couple times each day for short periods of time.”

We are grateful that Roxy is in such a loving home. Roxy’s spirit continues to shine bright, as her family and she adapt to the realities of being a senior dog.

Thank you to our Assisted Living Program fostear parents! You help bring dogs like Roxy joy, freedom, and comfort in their golden years.

21/04/2026

Georgia is on the left. When she arrived at CAPE in early 2025, she was understandably cautious. After years in a dairy operation where she was trapped in a cycle of forced pregnancy and loss, she remained reserved and kept her distance from both humans and other animals. However, over the last 15 months, we have watched a steady transformation. Georgia has moved from wariness to curiosity. She is gradually allowing our caretaking team to approach her and seeking out social bonds with the herd.

Chloe is on the right. Chloe arrived last summer alongside Waddle, when their previous caretakers could no longer manage the medical care of the two goats. Chloe and Waddle were inseparable. So when Waddle passed away earlier this year, Chloe’s social environment changed significantly, leaving her without her primary companion.

What we see today is a testament to the resilience of these animals. In the quiet environment of the CAPE Animal Sanctuary, Georgia and Chloe seem to be managing the change in their lives by turning towards each other. Every day we are seeing their bond grow, providing both goats with the social stability and connection they need to thrive.

This is one of the most special parts of life at the CAPE Sanctuary… witnessing the animals care and connect with each other.

📸: Austin Meyer

21/04/2026

Adoption Pending
Looking for a loyal best friend? Eloise might just be your girl!
Email [email protected] or fill out the adoption application: https://www.capeanimals.org/dog-rescue-and-adoption

Eloise (affectionately called Elle) is a six-year-old, seven-pound chocolate-brown Chihuahua mix, and yes, she’s adorable. But it’s her personality that really wins people over: she’s sweet, affectionate, confident, and just the right amount of curious.

Once she’s had a little time to settle in, Eloise bonds deeply with her people. She loves attention, happily trots over for cuddles, and is perfectly content tucked under your chin or in your arms. She’s a smart little dog who knows her name and is wonderfully responsive and engaged.

Eloise enjoys the simple pleasures: napping in sunny spots, leisurely walks, and car rides by your side. She gets along well with other dogs and even enjoys a bit of playtime with canine friends.

Eloise is currently being fostered in Grass Valley, CA. She is up to date on vaccinations, spayed, and recently had a dental, and she's ready to head home with her new family.

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion with a big heart in a tiny package, Eloise might just be your girl!

15/04/2026

We are looking for a foster or a forever home for Ned! Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more!

09/04/2026

CAPE is currently seeking a foster home for Ned. If you'd like to take care of this boy, email [email protected].

This weekend we met 3-year-old Ned 💛

Despite everything he’s been through, Ned greeted us with sweetness, trust, and a wagging tail. Dogs like Ned are a powerful reminder of how resilient and forgiving animals can be.

We’re so grateful to our rescue partners at Compassion Without Borders for saving his life! His healing journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to find him the loving home he deserves.

Follow his story, share, and stay tuned. When he’s healed, Ned will be available for adoption through CAPE 💛

08/04/2026

"We’re taught to think of farmed animals as a monolith. That all chickens behave like this. Or all pigs behave like that. This understanding of animals is wildly inaccurate. Yes, species have certain tendencies, but individual personalities vary an incredible amount. And they don’t just vary animal to animal. Even one animal’s personality can change dramatically over time.

Take Howard for example. Howard is a potbelly pig who lives at the Center for Animal Protection & Education.

When I first met Howard four years ago, he was not very social. He kept his distance from me and others at the sanctuary. He liked to be on his own. He wasn’t interested in belly rubs and he preferred that I kept my camera out of his face.

However, over the past year, Howard has become increasingly warm and approachable. He trots over to me when I come through the gate, lays down in the grass for scratches, and doesn’t seem to mind the camera snapping away as he roots around the sanctuary grounds.

The more time we spend with an animal, the deeper we understand their interior lives, and the less we can rely on the convenient labels that keep them at a distance. Those imaginary barriers we use to separate human from animal are just stories we tell ourselves to justify seeing them as a monolith or commodities or as “livestock.”

I don’t know what caused Howard to change. But I know it’s been fun to witness. Once you see the individual, the labels we use to distance ourselves just stop making sense. And you realize that Howard, like every pig in the world, is one of a kind."

- Words & photos by Austin Meyer

05/04/2026

Happy 1 year anniversary at the sanctuary to Ruby! Check out her story:

Sponsor Ruby and be part of her healing journey: https://givebutter.com/s8yGCZLearn more about CAPE: https://www.capeanimals.org/Ruby's 7-month update: https...