Fairytale Farm

03/30/2026

Happy Palm Sunday!
We wanted to take a minute to say thank you to everyone who has been there for us in the last few months. Thank you for all the messages, thoughtful texts, and calls just to say hi. Thank you for the reminders to laugh and find the positive moments in every obstacle as well as the beauty in the little moments. Sometimes life changes on decisions we make, and sometimes life changes when we least expect it, but there’s always a reason. Sometimes we just gotta find it. After all, you can only get the full view when you reach the top of the mountain.

So today, I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. Thank you for still believing in us even when we are not able to update like we usually do and making sure we’re OK. Thank you for thinking of us. Thank you for being a part of our family. ❤️

01/25/2026

Chewy
Chewy has been a long term medical case. He came to us with a large open wound across his back (and an alarming about of scars) that we have struggled to help close for 2 long years. It has shown incredible progress and we were almost there.

Recently, the wound changed and started to grow upward and out with abnormal confirmation and appearance. We knew something was wrong
We made the decision to take Chewy down to Steinbeck for an assessment last Tuesday.  Vets were concerned with its abnormal appearance and growth as well and we took a sample for biopsy.

At the end of last week, pathology revealed a highly aggressive squamous cell carcinoma that shows high duplication rate, bizarre cell constitution, and necrotic tendencies to surrounding healthy cells. Cancer at the site of long term open wounds is rare but a known complication that can take place- it is often highly aggressive and hard to treat.

After conferencing with multiple vets and specialties, we were given options: (none are ideal)
1. Surgery to remove/debulk the mass of the tumor with fear of no clear margins due to the location above the spine
2. Chemo with surgery to treat the cells left behind after excision.
3. Immunotherapy with surgery (same idea as chemo but relying on an experimental procedure using his own tumor cells to fight the other tumor cells)
4. Euthanasia
Hospice care is not an option since the tumor shows necrotic tendencies and a rapid rate of growth that would be unfair and painful to allow to continue.  We have to change what is happening.

On Tuesday (01/27) we will be returning to Steinbeck to answer the following questions in order to make an informed decision on what is best for him:
1. Are there any metastases (has the tumor moved to other parts of the body)?
2. Are clean margins possible?
3. What grade is this tumor and how much of his back is actually tumor?

After testing and further discussion with his care team, we will be making a decision on what is best for him and his quality of life. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days for some answers and clear direction of ways to help him this Tuesday.

01/23/2026

At this time, I am not able to be the “boots on the ground” so to speak at the farm. That doesn’t stop us from continuing to give the animals all they need thanks to our amazing volunteers who are there everyday.

I have been taken away over the last few months trying to sort through a medical problem. We are not through it yet and still looking for some answers and what it means long term- this is along road and that’s okay. I am back home though and finally feeling a bit more functional (or trying to be). For this, I am thankful. Where I am not hands on, I am trying to find what I can do. I feel useless because I can’t be who I was in terms of roles and person to a certain extent but I am not useless and I am still me- so I am starting somewhere. Got to find out how to ride through this new rotation of my world.

We are so behind on updates so here goes- These are the animals currently under our care (this does not include animals in foster care still with FTF but only the ones physically cared for my us on a daily basis):

Gracie
Amelia
Natalie
Sebastian
Bijou
Mia
Phoebe
Chewy
Ginger
Cedar
Aspen
Finn

We are still here. We are still going. I would love to be able to answer questions about any of the animals with us or ones that people are wondering about. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and don’t know where to start with any of this.

01/22/2026

No matter what, the world keeps moving. No matter what happens, no matter what is said, no matter how much we don’t know how to handle that forward projection, it keeps spinning. Sometimes our world feels like it tips from its axis- our foundation crumbling as a new, stronger one struggles to break through and take its place. Our entire world suddenly rotates in a new pattern and we learn to adjust. Through it all, we keep going and we make the best of each moment we are given.

Life isn’t normal right now but I am thankful for it. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and checked in on us. We are still here but still trying to learn to roll with our new rotation and our new normal.

I hope these silly, fuzzy, happy mammoths make your day as much as they made mine. (Thanks Norma Jean)

12/02/2025

This is message is from ROSE:
I am a long time volunteer, one of our volunteer coordinators, as well as Grace’s mom (adopted from FTF)

Today is Giving Tuesday- the biggest day of generosity and support for nonprofits. I am asking you to consider FTF for your donation this year.

As many of you know, I volunteer at Fairytale Farm. They hold a special place in my heart. And it’s where I adopted Grace. Alex (the founder and director) has had some medical issues and the rescue could really use some help this season❤️ Please consider donating. Every dollar adds up and is appreciated. All donations are tax deductible. This year has been our toughest yet and FTF needs some extra help this holiday season.

Donations can be made through the following platforms

Paypal and Zelle
[email protected]

Venmo


Website
www.fairytalefarm.com

Go Fund Me
https://gofund.me/5dc7c391b

12/01/2025

From Ally and Rose:

With understanding of the current situation for Alex’s family as well as the financial and physically situation of the rescue, Ally and Rose have put together the following message to try to give Alex and her family the time they need

Fundraising is difficult during the holiday season and winter. But this year, Fairytale Farm is facing once of the toughest seasons yet. After losing our lease in April and searching for a new home this summer, Alex has been fighting for her own health struggles over the last few months. She most recently got home from a long hospital stay and is confined to a wheelchair at this time. Despite everything, Alex continues to lead with strength and heart, but she simply cannot do it all alone right now. In order to allow Alex to focus on her healing and recovery, we are asking for help to care for the horses and donkeys that rely on us every single day

This Christmas season, we are praying for a true holiday miracle. Our biggest and most urgent need is ensuring hay, boarding costs, and medical needs are fully covered during Alex’s recovery. Now, with Alex unable to be physically active at the ranch, the need for community support has never been greater. Please share, donate, and support if you can.

Please help us help Alex and her family take the time they need and help enable us to care for the animals who rely on us. We are hoping this can be a Christmas present from all of us to them.

Fairytale Farm Christmas Fundraiser� Give the Gift of a Second Chance This Holid… Alexandra Lewis needs your support for Support Fairytale Farm's Mission

12/01/2025

It’s been a while since I have been able to post here. Life has thrown us some personal challenges and I wanted to take a minute to check in here as well as shed some light on the situation.

As some know, I have been struggling with some medical issues over the last several months. In the beginning of October, I went in for a medical procedure with the hope of some answers . Although it did shed some light, we experienced multiple unforeseen complications that necessitated hospitalization for the last month and several surgeries in that time. I am thankful to finally back home with my family but the journey is far from done

We still don’t have answers to the cause of one of the complications which greatly limits my mobility and requires the use of a wheelchair. We are hopefully for answers soon even if it does include an additional surgery. We are not so patiently awaiting additional testing and appointment this next week. I did resign from my job (outside of the rescue) and my husband has had to take a leave of absence as I am completely reliant on him at this time. The kids have struggled with all of changes but have been incredibly well cared for by their grandparents, our volunteers, and their incredible school.

The animals are safe and cared for by a group of volunteer who took over when I could not be there. They are gone above and beyond in every way.

Moving forward, we don’t know what life will look like nor what the true parameters of the challenges we face are. We understand there’s a purpose for everything that is happening even if we don’t understand yet. God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.

In terms of the rescue, I am not able to physically be there at this time. We are not sure what the timeline will be until I am or what that will look like. We have several incredible volunteers who can and are physically there with boots on the ground. Multiple volunteers are excited to get to post their stories and updates of the animals that are here with us. My husband will be making sure these are posted along with the volunteers name. We will try to check in, but I can’t promise it will be every day.

Responses may take a little longer than usual right now but someone will get back to you. If anyone can help, I know our volunteers would always love the extra hands. The animals are safe, but we may need to take a little step back over the next few months to help our family adjust and find our new normal. I am here but in the background for a while.

I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, things are an absolute mess both at the rescue and at home. I don’t know what the future holds and I don’t know what’s gonna happen but I know we just gotta take one step at a time or maybe one wheel at a time at this point.

09/03/2025

Sometimes it’s hard to get back on here after loosing one we fought so hard for. Sometimes I just need a little time to hurt but rescue doesn’t stop and neither can we.

That being said. Our little man is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. He is getting gelded/castrated (similar to being neutered in a dog). We brought him to the vet last week for a scan. They were able to locate both reproductive organs although they are not in the normal location which does present for a more complicated procedure. At first, we were fearful that one may be in his abdomen (we were warned this may be true). Thankfully, one has dropped while the other is in a less desirable location, but still very retrievable without abdominal surgery. (I’m trying to use Instagram friendly words).

All that being said, he needs a cryptorchid surgery- which means that one of his reproductive organs is not where it should be. As this is not a basic castration, we do need a little help to make it all happen for him. Although this is not a procedure that is an emergency or something that he would most likely elect to have done, it is a procedure that can completely change his life for the better. Stallions (intact males) often have a very isolated, and testosterone driven life. Sometimes it’s hard to think when that particular hormone takes over their brain. Most boarding facilities will not allow them and most are considered not safe for a family situation. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rules, but he has already shown that he would not be one of those.

That being said we’re asking for help to raise the money for his surgery. We do need to put a deposit down of $1,100. It doesn’t sound like much but with all the chaos and medical bills lately, we really need the help

Please consider helping donate to making this boy a better member of society and help him get ready to find his forever home.

Ways To Donate

PayPal-
[email protected]

Zelle-
[email protected]

Venmo
@ fairytaleminis

Website
Www.fairytalefarmrescue.com

08/31/2025

Late night checks for some of my favorites. So quiet and peaceful. Thankful for moments like this. Although I did forget my shoes… That made it all a little more interesting.

08/30/2025

The way you look at things can make all the difference…like Marty’s ears making him look like a bunny. The angle and perspective matter bunny. I love his long ears 🐰❤️

08/29/2025

Sometime, no matter how hard we try, there’s nothing we can do. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is admit that we have done all we can and there are no more options.

Today, we had to make the hard decision to say goodbye to CJ. He was rapidly declining in both his neurologic status and his overall health. Over the last two months, we have done any and everything we can to try to help him. His body made it abundantly clear it could not take anymore and, if we didn’t make this call, he would have.

My heart hurts. He was one of the sweetest and kindest minis I have ever met and brought joy and laughter wherever he went. He was an ambassador for not only his kind but for compassion, kindness, and love. He deserves the world and then some. I hope he’s finally able to walk free again. Free from pain. Free from fear. Free from the restrains that held him captive the last two months. It wasn’t fair. We will always remember you with your happy face and nickers to greet everyone.

We love you CJ and always will. Your impact on the world will live on forever as will you in our hearts ❤️

We also want to say thank you to all of the vets and volunteers who tried so hard over the last two months to find causes and answers as well as administer everyday care. We know this can be just as hard on them. Thank you for all you do ❤️