Enchanted Farm Sanctuary

01/15/2026

💔 What do you say when the reason you’re still on this planet leaves this planet behind? This little donkey saved my life. Literally. And now he’s gone home 🌈🫏✨

I was so blessed to spend everyday of the last 14 years with this little being made of love & starlight 💫 As many of you know from his viral Dodo video, Ronnie also lost his little boy & fell into a deep mourning… even refusing to eat. An unbearable grief that I am all too familiar with. That’s why he ended up at my sanctuary in 2012. For a fresh start. And although it was a rough road at the beginning… we spent years healing together. I truly believe it takes a bereaved parent to help another bereaved parent through the pain. No matter the species. And we helped each other ❤️‍🩹

For the next week or so… this is basically going to be a Ronnie tribute page. I’ll be sharing some of our happy memories throughout the years & more of his last twilight months here in the Redwoods. 🌲

Since my return to social media after a long hiatus, I’ve had many of you message me about making a donation. And I want to make clear that we have gone back to a private nonprofit like I was for the first seven years. I tried the 501c3 for a little while… but the truth is, this is a one-woman sanctuary & I’m absolutely terrible at asking for donations. 😅 That primarily stems from the fact that I’m absolutely terrible at asking for help in general. A trauma response trait that I’m working on 🧘🏼‍♀️🤕

But I want to thank those of you that decided to make a gift donation even though we’re no longer 501c3… but we are still a nonprofit foundation & I’ve been blown away by how many of you want to contribute! It’s unbelievably appreciated!! So if you would still like to send a gift in Ronnie’s honor our Venmo is:
Robin Birdsong @ EnchantedFarmSanctuary 💕
PayPal is: @ EnchantedFarmSanc
And it means the world!!! 🙏🏼✨

So buckle up for a the upcoming “Ronnie Celebration of Life Tribute Festival” here on IG ☺️ He lived a long life & I want to focus on all the wonderful memories & make these tears joyful! 😭

I love you, Ronnie. Always. ♥️

“May the last embrace of the Mother welcome you home” 🌈🫏✨

08/23/2022

Well, I have tried several times to make this post. I wanted to include many photos of the 16 years I shared with my little Blues Healer, William P. Barkenpoop. But every time I’ve tried to go through the photos, I completely breakdown. 💔⁣
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I do plan to post more pictures of him, but for now.. I just want to let you all know that he peacefully passed into the Stardust Realm & joined my son Danny. 👼🏼🐶⁣
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Saying farewell to our fur babies is never easy. But my connection with William was/is as strong as it gets. I rescued him in 2006 when I was pregnant with Baby Danny. He would rest his head on my tummy & feel Danny kick. And when Danny was born, he would gently lick his head & guard over his little brother both day & night. So I know their reunion across the veil was a joyous one. 🌈⁣
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Part of the reason this has been particularly difficult for me is because William has always felt like my last remaining physical connection to Danny in this Realm. And now my arms feel so empty without either of my boys 💔⁣
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But I’m so happy they’re are together. ⁣
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I know I’ve been absent on here... and for that I apologize. I’ve needed a little healing time as I’ve taken his passing rather hard. But I’m so happy he was able to see our forever farm before emBARKING on his new adventure on the other side. ☺️ That way I know his little spirit & energy will always be there with us as we begin our exciting new adventure as well! ✨⁣
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Thank you for always being there for me William. Your ears caught so many of my tears over the years... & I wouldn’t have made it through Danny’s passing without you. You were the love of my life. Be a good boy until I see you again & thank you for watching over your little brother. 👼🏼🐶 I love you. 💙⁣
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06/22/2022

Happy Summer Solstice!! ☀️ And happy 13th birthday to our handsome Obsidian Oakthistle 🎉 This is a throwback to one of my favorite moments of Zen with him. I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again... Obsidian is the kindest, gentlest, most loving horse I’ve ever known. Period. He’s a very special boy. You might even say he’s a “Mama’s boy”🐴😉⁣
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When I rescued him nine years ago, he was in horrific condition. Malnourished, infested with parasites, open sores on his legs & extremely skittish & shy. But he is a confident, towering being now!! ✨ ⁣
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Although he’s the largest animal here, he is willingly & blissfully at the bottom on the pecking order. He intentionally gives way to pudgy little goats & cocky little lambs just to make them feel good about themselves ☺️ He gets plenty of respect but he wants none of the responsibility of rank. He’s only interested in hugs & happiness. ⁣
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Which basically means he’s a total badass. ☺️ He never has to puff out his chest, pat himself on the back or broadcast how cool & tough he is. As we all know, true badasses never do! 😉 But I have full confidence that if push ever came to shove.. you’d regret underestimating him or mistaking his kindness for weakness. 😉 ⁣
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He rarely gets much love on here when I post about him. So maybe for his 13th birthday, we could all show him a little extra love in the comments? 🙏🏼 ⁣
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Thank you for blessing this farm with your graceful energy for the last nine years, Obs! I love you. ❤️⁣
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I promise to film a video update this week! I just ran out of time today to get it done.. but it’s coming! 🥰⁣
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Hope you all have an enchanted Solstice & a blessed Litha ☀️🔥✨⁣
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04/15/2022

Oh hey! 😁 Just me & Ronnie Pumpkingriddle Firegazer! 👋 It’s been a while! As some of you noticed, I took a little break from social media. But all is well! Thank you so much to those of you that wrote me to check in. That really means a lot. ❤️⁣
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As our Enchanters on Patreon know... I have been dealing with a few unexpected health issues that forced me to slow down quite a bit & focus on my well-being. It has not been easy, but sometimes our bodies have to take action to protect us from ourselves 😅⁣
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Sanctuary life is certainly not all fairytales & flower crowns. It’s difficult. And the stressors of this work will push you to your limit.. mentally, physically & emotionally... over & over again. And that inevitably takes a toll on your health. ⁣
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Throw in a few “pre-existing conditions” like grief & PTSD... and walla!! You’ve got a perfect storm waiting to happen 🌪 And happen it did. But I’m beginning to feel much better! And looking forward to facing our enchanted adventures ahead with a renewed vitality. 🧘🏼‍♀️⁣
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And the good news is.. the animals are thriving! They have once again been my source of strength during this difficult time. ⁣
⁣We have many exciting developments to share about our big plans of relocation soon! But please bear with me a bit longer while I iron out some final details & get back on my feet ⁣👣🐾⁣✨
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Thank you all soooo much for your continued support, InstaFam! This community never ceases to amaze me on the genuine outpouring of love & concern. And I’m so grateful for each & every one of you! 🙏🏼❤️⁣
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05/25/2021

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Spring is all flowers & crowns here at the sanctuary! As you can see, PumpkinMint Pumpernickel has a particular fondness for roses. 🌹🐂⁣

04/09/2021

This is a repost from our Patreon page. If you’re one of our Enchanters there, then you already know about my dream that I shared in the middle of the night... 🌙

We have a big announcement coming tomorrow morning exclusively on Patreon. It’s going to be an “Enchanted Tea Party” of sorts because I’m going to be spillin’ the tea! 😁😉

So if you want all the exciting details first, please consider joining our Enchanted Farmily. It’s the absolute best way to help our animal residents! Just click here to join:

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Here is my post there from last night ✨

It’s after midnight here at the sanctuary & I just woke up from a vivid dream about our beloved Sundance the Spectacular. I miss him so much. But I feel like he just visited me on the Astral Plane from the Stardust Realm ☺️✨

It reminded me of this magical photo I took of him which turned out to be his last full moon here on earth before he passed from Melanoma 🌕 He loved bathing in the moonlight. And I have a feeling he still bathes in moonlight.. but he shines up there beside her now, among the stars.

I love you Sundance... and I miss you. Thank you for visiting me tonight 🙏🏼✨

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

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04/02/2021

Our little Molly Mae Twinklesong 🐴 getting a little help from her friend Emily 🐕 during her “pedicure” today! 😊 Yep! Our farrier “Uncle Don” was here making lots of hooves happy for spring! He always brings his little Emily girl & she comforts the horses while they get trimmed. 🥰 Everyone loves Emily 😊⁣
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And if you know Molly Mae Twinklesong’s story, then you know she can always use a little extra comfort from a trusted companion. ⁣
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I rescued Molly in 2011... and wow! It’s hard to believe she’s been here for a decade!! 🤯 As you can see by her left eye, she suffered terrible abuse before getting her Enchantedly Ever After. 🏰⁣
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Her eye was damaged by a foreign object & her jaw was broken in multiple places. So it was a very long road to recovery for her & she still needs special care daily just so she’s able to properly chew her food. ⁣
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But she’s a strong girl & loves her enchanted life here at the sanctuary 💜⁣
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“Though she be but little, she is fierce” ~Shakespeare ⁣
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Thank you so much for all your care & patience today Uncle Don & Auntie Emily 😁❤️⁣

PS... please leave these little girls some love in the comments 🙏🏼

03/19/2021

Album cover for their new band.. The Hillbillies? 🤔 That would be fitting because as you can see, they spent the morning off-roading in the woods! ☺️ ⁣
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I bet they would win America’s Goat Talent! ⁣
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Dixon Dimplesprout : Lead Bleater⁣
Baby Blue Bramblebriar: Battering ram ⁣
Stripes Sandyclove: Drops sick bleats ⁣
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What would you call this GOAT band that is clearly the Greatest Of All Time 😉🐐⁣

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03/04/2021

Happy Birthday Danny! Many of you already know that I founded EFS in honor of my son Danny. I often think of him as the Co-Founder 👼🏼 But he handles things from the Stardust Realm ✨ I also like to envision him being the one that greets the animals on the other side when they arrive. When our beloved Lily Merrymellow 🐷 passed, I had a vivid dream of him welcoming her there just as I welcomed her here in the Earth Realm. ⁣
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So.. there’s something I’ve never shared here before. I only have a couple photos of Danny from his time here on earth 💔 A couple years after his passing, my cheap little camera with the only photos I had of him was stolen from my table at a restaurant. I know the person who took that camera had no idea what they truly stole from me that day. But it felt like losing him all over again & it led to a terrible downward spiral for me. ⁣
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So I can’t even tell you how much it meant to me when the unbelievably talented artist Shawn Briscoe surprised me with this portrait of my Danny 🙏🏼❤️⁣
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And that brings us to the annual birthday fundraiser I do for the animals in Danny’s honor each year! Last year we raised thousands of dollars above our goal! 😭 But that was pre-Covid. Will you help us reach our goal this year?? All donations are tax-deductible & go directly to the animals of EFS. ⁣🐮
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Please click this link:

http://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/happy-birthday-danny

Or donate below! 🙏🏼⁣
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Thank you all so much for all your support... and Happy Birthday Danny!! I love you ❤️⁣
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02/28/2021

Thank you so much to The Humane League for sharing my story ❤️

Robin Birdsong is the founder of Enchanted Farm Sanctuary and an amazing woman of rescue.

In 2007 Robin’s 2-month-old son, Danny, passed away from SIDS. Through the pain of her loss, she came to dedicate her life to the animals and create a more compassionate world for them. Below is her incredible story ❤️
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"I took Danny’s passing very hard & wasn’t sure I wanted to continue on without him. At rock bottom, I googled 2 words that would save my life & change it forever. Those 2 words were 'bereaved mother.' The search brought me to a video of a mother cow on a dairy farm. She was having her calf stolen from her so humans could profit from her milk. She was frantic & ran back & forth at the gate that was slammed in her face as a man walked off dragging her scared baby. She finally collapsed in the mud & let out a gut-wrenching bellow of grief & agony. That hit me like a ton of bricks. It was the very same wail of grief that I let out the day they carried my son’s body away. I became vegan in that very instant & vowed to fight for this mother (who I call Mellie, short for Melancholy) & the millions of bereaved mothers just like her & their stolen babies. I founded EFS in honor of Mellie & my little boy Danny. I now work each day to save as many animals as I can & to open hearts & minds to the truth of dairy production & animal agriculture."
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Thank you, Robin, for all that you do. This world is a more beautiful place because of you❤️

02/08/2021

Oh are we happy to see the sunshine today!! First time in quite a while! PumpkinMint Pumpernickel & I are enjoying every minute of it because according to the forecast, we’ll be joining our east coast friends with a week full of snow ahead! But it’s sunshine kisses for now! Well.. until it becomes snowstorm kisses later this week! Either way.. it’s kisses, rain or shine! 😘 Please join in the smooch-fest in the comments & send PumpkinMint a little love 🙏🏼💋🐂✨

02/03/2021

While our friends on the east coast are getting buried in snow, we’re over here drowning in rain. It seems it’s been quite a day for everyone, everywhere. So I thought it best to end the day with a little piece of perfection. ✨ And so... I give you Miss Minnie Fluttertwirls. Could she be any more adorably perfect?? She’s wishing you all a warm & cozy winter slumber tonight 🐴💤✨

Is everyone ok out there?? What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods? ☔️❄️🌪🌦🌬