Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary

08/28/2026

Good morning! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so grateful! Looks like today is going to be the last of the cool days.... smile...only in the upper 80's, which is such a relief from what we have had this past summer. Starting tomorrow, all the way through next week, back in the upper 90's to 100's with heat indexes. We are strong! We are smart! And it is temporary as fall is right around the corner.

By the way, if you would like to join our Amvet's Post 108 golf tournament on Monday, September 14th at the Eldon Golf Club, please sign up! It's a super, fun tournament with all proceeds going to our devoted veterans...who rah! You can go to the Amvet's Post 108 page to see all the details and sign up. Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary loves to support our veterans and once again will be sponsoring a hole. But....we're adding a free weekend at our Angel Hip Camp for all of those that get a hole in one! We'll probably be booked all season because so many people will be getting a hole in one.... smile. Enjoy the day, my friends! Relish the upcoming weekend with so much going on to include the annual Shoot Out here at the Lake of the Ozarks, another great group trying to help out our dedicated and hard-working firemen and women.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

Let all those that look into your eyes, see His. Peace be with you...I love you!

08/26/2026

UPDATE AS OF 8/28/2026 -
Millie, the precious angel with a tail in the picture, is going to People for Paws in Illinois. Praise the Lord and we pray that she will only have love, respect and lots of fun in the remaining years of her life. I want to thank all of you that reached out to us that wanted to help us out monetarily for her and the future pups spay/neuter/shots/etc., if we would have received her. You are so integral to us and to rescue in the support of these neglected animals. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are so grateful! Have a blessed day!
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So, we are in the works of intaking this precious angel with a tail...a momma, pregnant again, they think it will be her sixth litter (OMG), homeless, starved and I'm sure, in dire need of love and serenity. We look very forward to tenderly caring for her as her last litter of babies come into this world. She will be spayed as soon as she heals from birthing. All the puppies as well will be spayed/neutered/and given their shots at the appropriate times. Once we get the final okay on this situation, I will be seeking donations to help with the cost of the latter. Sometimes these labs can have a lot of puppies, so your generosity would be so appreciated. Until then, we will keep you posted on the status of their arrival. Thank you for your love and support!

08/26/2026

Good morning! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so grateful! And our beautiful and dedicated Suzabelle, our Volunteer Coordinator at the Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary, is nonstop on her love for every rescue here. She laughs, plays and talks to all of them as she does the chores we perform every day! If I ever saw a selfie that was one of my favorites, this has got to be it! Suzabelle and Hoss! You rock girl!

The Bible consistently emphasizes that animals are part of God’s creation and deserve kindness, protection, and responsible stewardship. Caring for animals is a reflection of righteousness, mirrors God’s compassion, and fulfills the human calling to be faithful stewards of creation. These teachings apply to pets, livestock, and wildlife, encouraging humans to provide food, shelter, and protection while respecting the intrinsic value of every creature.

May we embrace our duty to protect and cherish every living being, ensuring that we reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do. Together, let us commit to creating a better world for every creature that shares this earth with us.

Have a beautiful day! Let all those that look into your eyes, see His. Peace be with each of you...I love you!

08/23/2026

Way to go Fresh Start Animal Outreach! If you get a dog or cat...you must figure the cost of spay/neuter, along with its shots, for their longevity and health. Once again, Fresh Start Animal Outreach out of Eldon is making it easy for you by offering these wonderful vouchers. There is no excuse for responsible animal owners now...you all rock!

We know it's costly to get your pet fixed but we can help with that! We offer $20 off vouchers for cats and $30 off vouchers for dogs to Dogwood Animal Shelter’s low cost spay and neuter clinic! The vouchers are FREE to you and you can get as many as you need if you have multiple pets. Just stop by the thrift store pick them up. We're open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1816 S. Business 54, Eldon (across from Nolt's Dutch Market).

08/15/2026

Good morning! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so grateful!
Wow! This post was made 10 YEARS AGO, and the rescue legacy continues to grow here at Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary! In the last ten years, we have built organic pastures, two barns, the Wiggly Piggy House, the Fufi Bunny Hutch, cleared for a second pasture, made quarantine areas, built the three story Swingin' Nigerian Playland, the Angel Hip Camp campgrounds to include the latest Camp Bullfrog cottage, the Angel Activity Center, the Sweatlodge, the Chick Inn, the organic Grateful Gardens, the Celestial Stage, the Puppy Pond, the Beaver Dam waterfall, walking trails throughout the 55 acres, with a list that still goes on. With a God inspired dream that I have that is far beyond what my little brain could ever imagine.
Mark 10:27 (ESV) — “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
We have over sixty sanctuary rescues now; fostered, rehabbed and networked hundreds of animals since then; and the future only holds even greater impossibilities unknown even to us. We have worked very hard, persevered, sweated, endured sore muscles day after day, cried, laughed, rejoiced, brainstormed, froze, overheated...but we wake up every day with such an eagerness. "Lord, what is your plan today?"
I love our boss! Though there have been many trials and tribulations, feelings of desperation and despair; His unconditional love and peace have always prevailed. Learning to never worry, because that meant we didn't trust Him. Learning to w**d out what is good and what is bad. Learning to take the ego out of our lives and replacing it with His presence. To be humble. To be good. To be a contribution.
I've said it many times that life is just a big classroom on this short part of the mortal journey. Remember that. Don't ask "Why?", ask "What are you trying to teach me?", when it comes to your own life.
Seek great and fruitful things in your life that would normally be impossible in your mind. Go beyond the steps of your front door and out into the world where miracles are waiting for you, and only you. You will never receive a miracle if you don't believe in them. Every single day here at Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary...we have miracles right before our eyes. Did you hear me? Every single day.
As St. Francis de Assisi prayed, " “Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”
Peace be with each of you on this gifted day to us. Let all those that look into your eyes, see His. I love you!

08/14/2026

Good morning! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so grateful! As you all know, it has been an oven out there and plans to be probably the rest of the month. It's summertime! Not too sure why they have all the kids back to school already when there is plenty of pools to play in, rivers to float on, and fun to be had.
Well, we relentlessly try to keep all the rescues cool with these excruciating temps, but they are pretty smart. Sweet Bo Diddly was caught in his pool, donated to us by sweet Suzabelle, Melissa and Mike, catching his tail in the water, and then splashing it on his back! He is nothing short of a comedy show.... every day! At the same time, that same pool has to be emptied every day so he's not splashing his p**p all over himself.
Everyone will be getting misted throughout the day along with fly spray as the horseflies are out in abundance. And....they love to land right in the middle of your back. Smart little pests.
My heart aches for those that are suffering in this heat. There is absolutely no reason any animal should be out in this heat for any length of time, outside of farm animals that is.... when we go to build the new barn, we will construct it to be able to hold even more commercial fans. Please keep your eyes and ears open for any animal suffering and help them out by contacting law enforcement, your local rescues and/or sanctuaries.
Have a safe, blessed and fun weekend! Get out and play in the water or stay inside where it is cool. I'm out to do chores for the rest of the morning. Let all those that look into your eyes, see His. Peace be with you....I love you!

08/12/2026

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It seems that this year we have experienced a huge increase in the number of phone calls and seen countless posts on local social media where people are trying to give away kittens and puppies. This is HEARTBREAKING! We realize it costs money to get your pet fixed, but please! We can help with that! We offer $20 and $30 off vouchers to Dogwood Animal Shelter’s low cost spay and neuter clinic! The vouchers are FREE to you and you can get as many as you need if you have multiple pets. Just stop by the thrift store anytime we are open and get them.

08/08/2026

Good morning sweet, sweet friends and family! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so grateful! A sincere and grateful thank you for all the birthday wishes and simply amazing salutations for my 65th! Wow...my soul sings! TRULY!
I have had a bit of time away from the Sanctuary as I was feeling overwhelmed, overtired and downright exhausted from working in extreme heat temps 10 hours a day, non-stop phone calls for rescue, caring for my loving husband who has severe stenosis at the moment, and keeping up with the property. I can't remember the last time I had a day off, except my travel to and from Canada to see my husband. Immigration processing still has not made a decision after two years of waiting, but that's okay, because nothing could break the bond that we have built. He is my best friend, biggest cheerleader, and the most loving husband I could ever be blessed to be united with by our Lord. God, how I love you!
My brothers, Bob and Dave, my sister-in-law, Teresa, came for a few days to take care of all the angels with tails, as Mark and I went fishing and "live streaming" at the beautiful Bennett Springs. We booked a sweet cabin, nestled in the middle of nowhere, amongst the trees and the sounds of the river. It took a couple of days to decompress, but I feel anew and back at it again, as the Sanctuary is my passion, my other love, my mission. I could never thank my family enough for their compassion and love for allowing this small retreat as they took care of all the angels with kindness and love. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have such an amazing set of brothers and their wives and family.
I did catch some nice trout, baby bass, and some teeny suckers that made me giggle. Of course, where I am in my journey of life, I can no longer keep my fish, as I was catching and releasing and just enjoying God's free gifts of nature.
Thank you...thank you...thank you...for all your wishes of support, love and making me feel so loved and appreciated. I didn't know how much that would perk me up as I was feeling somewhat abandoned in my exhaustion. Shame on me for my egocentrism. I am learning every day to slow er' down a bit as it proves more fruitful in my mind, body and Spirit.
I love being 65 and I love growing older...life is so, so short, but along with aging, comes wisdom, what's truly important, what to get rid of and what to keep in it. It's a beautiful thing, despite the struggles sometimes. With no pain, comes no learning of all the things that He wishes us to learn in this mortal part of the journey. Struggles have become only a question to me, now more than ever before, to "what are you trying to teach me Lord?". Oh, how He gets such a laugh out of me, I'm sure.
I love each of you in ways you could ever understand. I pray for such great miracles and wisdom for you. I pray for serenity and His unconditional love to be realized like never before. We are all ONE...humans, animals, and all that is on earth that is holy and good. Have a safe and blessed day...may all those that look into your eyes, see His. I love you and thank you from my inner soul.
I am including an excerpt of writing from my brother, Bob, who leads a holy life as a monk. He is a great man. So much depth to his spirituality that is hard to explain and even understand at times. I want to be like him when I grow up.... smile. I'll get there and I pray the same for you. God's infinite blessings to you.
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07/17/2026

Good morning! Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be so, so, so thankful!
An FYI for your day: Just to avoid the confusion, if you buy from the Mennonites, that does not mean it is organic, non-GMO or not sugar ladened. Choose wisely and ask the growers how they farm. It is super important for your health. I hear of many people buying from these stores and that does not automatically mean it is good for you. They love to add tons of sugar to their canning and baked goods. Remember, sugar equals cancer...your cells are waiting for that!

If you're buying produce from a Mennonite stand or market near Osage or Rocky Mount, Missouri:

Many Missouri Mennonite farms use conventional fertilizers and pesticides, just like other small farms.

Some families choose low‑spray or organic methods, but you must ask each grower — practices are not standardized.

A good question to ask at the stand is:
“Do you spray your produce, and if so, what do you use?”

Most will answer plainly and honestly.

There is no question that so many people are trying to eat healthier! And that makes my soul sing! We grow only organically here at Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary. That means our fertilizers come from our own rescues that are fed organic grains and high-quality hays not sprayed in the fields and we have grown our own pasture with organic seed. We don't use pesticides but rather, use natural deterrents such as flowers that fill the boxes that ward off bugs. We use eggshells from our rescue chickens and ducks that have only eaten organic grains and organic herbs in their enclosures. We use organic apple cider vinegars, organic baking soda and yeast, and also mint. All of our produce not used, goes straight back into the garden to be composted and feed the beautiful worms that aerate and feed the earth.

It's not 100% foolproof as winds carry seeds from neighboring fields and crops, but our food that has been harvested is delicious. Tomatoes actually taste like the ones that came from your grandpa, acidic and sweet. Cucumbers are powerhouses loaded with that old fashioned sweetness. Green beans that are hearty and oh so nutritious. We've still got a long way to go in our growing and learning, but the information is out there if you desire to feel good, be more energetic, and live a quality life that was intended for you.
Have a blessed day and let all those that look into your eyes, see His! I love you!