Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.

Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. We are a 501(c)3, FWC and USDA Licensed Animal Rescue and Sanctuary located in Lithia, FL. Kindred Hearts is run solely on donations and volunteers.
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06/13/2026

🌟 Happy Weekend Vibes! 🌟

Pixie, Piper, and our newest rescue female, Peaches, are doing wonderfully together! 💕

Sugar gliders are extremely social animals and thrive with companionship. Peaches arrived with four male sugar gliders, and after completing her quarantine period, we decided to introduce her to Pixie and Piper. To prevent any future surprise babies, Peaches was placed with the girls.

The introductions could not have gone any better! The girls instantly became the best of friends. From snuggling together to exploring their enclosure side by side, it has been heartwarming to watch their bond grow.

Did you know? In the wild, sugar gliders live in family groups referred to as a colony and rely on social interaction for their emotional well-being. Keeping them with compatible companions helps them feel safe, enriched, and happy.

We are so grateful to see Peaches settling in so quickly and finding friendship with Pixie and Piper. 🩵


06/12/2026

📚 Check out the Mini Town Activity Book and meet the adorable residents of Mini Town!

Written by one of our dedicated Kindred Hearts volunteers (Sandra Kreis), this fun and educational book helps teach children important life lessons such as kindness, compassion, responsibility, friendship, and perseverance while sharing the stories of rescue animals living in Mini Town.

Get to know our amazing miniature horses and donkeys, learn fun facts about each of them, and discover why there’s never a dull moment in Mini Town. Through engaging activities and heartwarming stories, children can learn about animal rescue while developing valuable character traits that will last a lifetime.

🛒 Order your copy today on Amazon and bring a little piece of Mini Town home with you!

https://a.co/d/0in9fvzT

06/11/2026

🌙 Nighttime vibes at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. 🌖

While most of our residents are settling in for the night, a few are just getting started!

Nighttime checks and enrichment are an important part of caring for some of our residents, including Bean, our Geoffroy’s Cat, and Juneau, our American Mink. Both species are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are naturally most active after the sun goes down.

We regularly check on our nocturnal animals and often spend a little extra time providing nighttime enrichment. Enrichment is extremely important because it encourages natural behaviors, provides mental stimulation, reduces boredom, and helps keep animals physically active and emotionally healthy. From exploring new scents to solving food puzzles and investigating new objects, enrichment helps ensure their lives are as engaging and fulfilling as possible.

There’s something special about spending a quiet evening with these amazing animals and watching them do what they do best. 🩵



06/05/2026

🐴🫏 Today was Farrier Day at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary!

You know your animals love their farrier when they line up on their own and patiently wait their turn, NO halters needed! 🩵

A huge thank you to Luke for helping keep our rescues looking and feeling their best. Proper hoof care is essential to the overall health and well-being of horses and donkeys, and we are so grateful for his continued dedication to the animals in our care.

We'll see you again in five weeks to do it all over again!

If you would like to help support our farrier expenses, donations are always greatly appreciated. As a volunteer and donation run rescue, every contribution helps ensure our animals receive the care they deserve.

Thank you for helping us keep happy, healthy feet under our rescues! 🐴🩵

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-20882

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M5NEET4LWB5E2

https://account.venmo.com/u/KindredHeartsRescue

06/04/2026

Happy Thursday from Indigo, our professional napper, snack enthusiast, and full-time lazy bum. 💤🤣

As a non-releasable Virginia opossum born without fully developed eyes, Indigo depends on his other senses to navigate the world. Thankfully, that doesn’t stop him from enjoying life one bit!

In fact, his daily routine is pretty simple:

😴 Sleep
💤 More sleep
🍽 Have a snack
🥱 Recover from the snack with a nap
🛏 Sleep some more

We regularly find Indigo snoozing in the most ridiculous positions imaginable. Curled up in a ball, stretched out like a superhero, upside down, or somehow folded in ways that don’t seem physically possible. We’re convinced he’s trying to invent new sleeping positions.

Fun Fact: Opossums have an incredible sense of smell and hearing, which helps them navigate their environment. They also sleep up to 18-20 hours a day, making Indigo an expert in the fine art of napping! 🩵

💪 Need a good workout but hate going to the gym?Come volunteer at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Lithia, Fl...
06/02/2026

💪 Need a good workout but hate going to the gym?

Come volunteer at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Lithia, Florida!

We're looking for dedicated volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of the animals in our care. From cleaning stalls and feeding animals to hauling hay and helping with daily chores, you'll definitely get your steps in and probably work muscles you didn't know you had!

Volunteer work isn't always easy, but it is incredibly rewarding. Every scoop, scrub, and bucket carried helps provide the love and care our rescue animals deserve.

If you're ready to trade a treadmill for making a difference, we'd love to have you join our Kindred Hearts family. 🩵

📍 11514 S. CR 39, Lithia, FL 33547

Interested in volunteering? Contact us today to learn how you can help!

(813) 955-0552
[email protected]

06/01/2026

Happy Monday from our Patagonian Maras, Harry and Lloyd! 🩵

Did you know these two boys are talented artists? 🎨 They love creating artwork for us to sell so they can help earn their keep around here. 🤣

When they're not busy making masterpieces, Harry and Lloyd enjoy spending their days relaxing, snacking, napping, playing, and then doing it all over again.

Fun fact: Patagonian maras are one of the largest rodents in the world! Native to Argentina, they're often described as a cross between a rabbit and a tiny deer because of their long ears, slender legs, and unique appearance.

If you're interested in purchasing this one of a kind beautiful piece of artwork created by Harry and Lloyd, please send us a message or contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (813) 955-0552

Every purchase helps support the animals in our care at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. 🩵

06/01/2026

A huge heartfelt thank you to Ann for her continued support of Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary!

Because of Ann's incredible generosity, she has covered THREE FULL MONTHS of shavings for the animals in our care. Donations like this make a tremendous difference and help ensure our residents stay comfortable, clean, and healthy every day.

Ann, your kindness, compassion, and ongoing support truly mean the world to us and to the animals who call Kindred Hearts home. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us provide the best care possible. 🩵

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to our longtime supporter, Kimberly Smith - Broker - B & K Real Estate & Property Management! 🩵

Thanks to Kim’s generous donation, we were able to cover three weeks of hay and grain for the animals in our care.

Your continued kindness and support mean so much to us. Because of caring supporters like you, we can provide the quality care and nutrition that our residents deserve every day.

From all of us at Kindred Hearts Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. and the many animals whose lives you help, thank you for believing in our mission. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Kindred Hearts family. 🩵

05/28/2026

Meet Barry 🐴

Barry is a handsome Thoroughbred gelding looking for his perfect forever home as a companion horse only.

At 15 years old and standing around 16.1 hands, Barry is full of personality and absolutely adores people. Barry’s arthritis only shows when under saddle, which is why he is looking for a companion-only home. He still enjoys turnout, playing with friends, and being part of a herd. We can’t believe this awesome guy is still looking for his forever home.

Barry has lived with full-size horses, minis, and donkeys. He is social, playful, and truly enjoys attention from his people.

Non-rideable horses still deserve amazing homes. Horses like Barry can make wonderful companions, therapy partners, liberty horses, or simply your best friend in the pasture.

If you think Barry may be the perfect addition to your family, please reach out to us to learn more about adoption.

Call ☎️ (813) 955-0552 to learn more about Barry. 🐎

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Lithia, FL
33547

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