Sunrise Sanctuary

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Sunrise Sanctuary Sunrise Sanctuary has rescued & cared for farmed & companion animals for 20+ years. Please check our website for details.

We love visitors, but for the safety & security of our beloved animals, we are only publicly open for special events & private tours.

While all our entries were AMAZING and beloved by all, number six is the winner and will be on a limited edition t-shirt...
10/15/2026

While all our entries were AMAZING and beloved by all, number six is the winner and will be on a limited edition t-shirt (or hoodie or long-sleeve shirt).

Order yours now while you can! The white Sunrise badge logo is on the front and the winner is on the back!

When you order from Bonfire, you can select not only the size you want, but the color and style also. Email [email protected] with questions or check out https://youtube.com/shorts/iTrOoyyDiB0?is=5vKpOKfGc5207ZeE

Bonfire is a print-on-demand company designed for nonprofits like Sunrise Sanctuary. A portion of each sale goes directly to supporting our beloved animals! ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ”

Shop now at https://www.bonfire.com/2026-art-with-animals-shirt/

๐Ÿ„ Did you know cows are talkers?Cows have a whole vocabulary, and every sound means something:Moo โ€” The classic. Cows mo...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿ„ Did you know cows are talkers?

Cows have a whole vocabulary, and every sound means something:

Moo โ€” The classic. Cows moo to call out to herd mates, ask for food, or say "where is everybody?"

Low, quiet murmurs โ€” Mama cows use soft, low-pitched sounds to talk to their calves, and calves recognize their mothers' voices.

Bellowing โ€” Louder and more urgent. It can signal distress, separation from a friend, or frustration.

Snorts and huffs โ€” A cow's way of saying "I see you, and I'm not sure about this."

Research shows cows even have individual "voices" and form close friendships. They get stressed when separated from their best buddies. ๐Ÿ’›

Here at Sunrise Sanctuary, we hear it all, from happy greetings at feeding time to gentle conversations in the pasture, and every sound reminds us that each animal has a story to tell. ๐ŸŒพ

Next time you hear a moo, remember: someone is saying something. ๐Ÿฎ

Dorothy is photobombed by her boyfriend.  ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ”
10/13/2026

Dorothy is photobombed by her boyfriend. ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ”

๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Art with the Animals on Sunday was amazing!!!!!! Nothing is more inspiring than our beloved animals! A HUGE HUGE t...
10/12/2026

๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Art with the Animals on Sunday was amazing!!!!!! Nothing is more inspiring than our beloved animals!

A HUGE HUGE thank you to our teacher, artist Sandeep Neupane!

Make sure to join us next time! And vote on the best design for a limited edition t-shirt!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE and then purchase a limited-edition t-shirt to commentate this yearโ€™s Art with the Animals. Once ...
10/12/2026

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE and then purchase a limited-edition t-shirt to commentate this yearโ€™s Art with the Animals. Once the winner is announced, order yours in our print on demand Bonfire store!

Simply comment with the number (or numbers) of your choice! Voting will be open from 10 am Monday Oct 12 to 6 pm Tuesday Oct 13.

October means crunching crisp leaves, pumpkins, and our last Open Barn of 2026! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸJoin us Saturday Oct 24 from 1-3 pm. A...
10/11/2026

October means crunching crisp leaves, pumpkins, and our last Open Barn of 2026! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

Join us Saturday Oct 24 from 1-3 pm. Adults are $10, ages 4-17 $5, and under four are free.

Donโ€™t miss out on this chance to wander our acres, meet our beloved animals, take pictures and ask questions.

Get your tickets now!

https://www.sunrisesanctuary.org/event-details-registration/october-open-barn-2

Today, take a moment to stop and wish Sunrise Sanctuaryโ€™s amazing founder the happiest of birthdays!!!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰Without Mindy...
10/09/2026

Today, take a moment to stop and wish Sunrise Sanctuaryโ€™s amazing founder the happiest of birthdays!!!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

Without Mindy, none of this would have happened! Thank you and happy, happy birthday!

Watch out! Brewster is coming through ! ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜ธ
10/08/2026

Watch out! Brewster is coming through ! ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜ธ

๐Ÿฎ Best Friends Forever: The Bond Between Charlie & CC ๐ŸฎCows aren't just farm animals;  they're deeply social beings who ...
10/07/2026

๐Ÿฎ Best Friends Forever: The Bond Between Charlie & CC ๐Ÿฎ

Cows aren't just farm animals; they're deeply social beings who form real friendships, and grieve when separated from their herd mates. Science backs it up: cows have been shown to lower their stress levels just by being near a bonded companion.

That's exactly what we see with Charlie and CC. Whatever the day brings, they face it together, and it's one of our favorite things to witness here at the sanctuary. ๐ŸŒป

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16730 MARTIN WELCH Road
Marysville, OH
43040

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