Dogs– One male dog, Jai lives freely on the land. His buddy, Surya passed away in early 2023. Jai helps keep the deer and coyotes off the property and other creatures out of the garden. He loves having people out in the yard with them and going on hikes through the forest. Between the dog and the donkeys, it is not recommended that other animals visit the property. Jai can be kept in the barn or a pen if he would negatively impact your visit.
Donkeys – Rosie and Daisy are rescue donkeys. You’ll often hear them “conking” loudly as cars approach or if they get excited that someone might be coming to say hi. They are very tame, but are not trained for riding. They will stand very still if you feel inspired to brush them.
Goats – The sibling goats, Gunther and Mavis, are friendly and fun. Kids like to climb atop the log in their pen and have pushing matches with the goats to see who will fall off first. The goats help us eat up garden compost and offer rich manure in return.
Cats – You’ll be lucky to catch sight of one of the two cats: Sukha and 007. They are good mousers and often leave us half of their catch to admire. With time and patience, Sukha may let you get close enough for a pet. You may even see them perched atop one of the fence posts in the goats’ pen.
Wild Animals – We are blessed to have a variety of wildlife living in the forest beyond the fence. In the summer, crawdads, trout, and other fish are often seen in the creek, and harmless snakes dart through the grass. Come fall, the creek fills with spawning Chinook salmon and we’ve even seen two river otter who came to feast on the bounty. Bald eagles commonly call this land home in the late fall and winter, and we regularly see red-tailed hawk, raven, and blue jays. Elk and deer frequent the area starting in the fall, and we hear coyotes and owl at night. The dusky summer evenings are graced with bats darting through the sky. In early winter, Coho salmon come as well to find their way into the smaller tributaries to spawn. Keep your eyes open for newts, salamanders, frogs, and other amphibians as well.