Other Critters

  • Close-up of a piglet walking on a forest trail, surrounded by pine needles and small green plants.

    "Amy Swinehouse"

    Amy Swinehouse is a potbelly pig. She has limited vision but her scent and hearing are excellent and she navigates her world with ease. She loves potatoes, apples, dried apricots and belly scratches.

  • Close-up of a pig's face showing its snout and part of its head, with mud on its nose, in a farm setting.

    "Kevin Bacon"

    Kevin Bacon is a potbelly pig. Kevin was adopted from the Placer County Animal Shelter and quickly became Amy’s BFF. Kevin is a shy and quiet guy

  • Close-up of a llama with a harness, standing in a wooded area with green foliage and trees.

    "Lola"

    Lola is a 12 year old llama. She is gentle but the guard, a great protector for her friends. Lola takes time to analyze her surroundings but settles in and warms up eventually.

  • A close-up of a llama with black and white fur, large ears, and a humorous facial expression showing its teeth. Background includes trees, a wire fence, and a dirt ground.

    "Sebastian"

    Sebastian is a 15 year old male llama, He is a wild guy and loves to hop around. Sebastian makes us laugh with his unapologetic enthusiasm for meal time.

  • Close-up of a wild turkey with black feathers, red and blue head, in a forest setting with tall trees and a wooden structure in the background.

    "Gobbles"

    Gobbles is a handsome tom turkey. He spends most of his time strutting before all the other fowl and sounding his drum.

  • A chinchilla, a small rodent with gray fur and large ears, is in a cage surrounded by hay.

    "Gizmo"

    Gizmo is a male chinchilla from the Placer County Animal Shelter. His age is unknown but Gizmo is very active.

  • Ducks

    "The Welsh Harlequins"

    Blaize is our resident poultry expert. As I will always mention Blaize is a champion showman and raises champion poultry. Recently Master Blaize has expanded into waterfowl and has a brood of Welsh Harlequin ducks.

  • Crevecoeur

    "The Crevecoeur"

    These beautiful standard sized chickens are part of our conservation efforts to help protect threatened breeds. Listed as critically endangered by the Livestock Conservancy we are proud to have this lovely breed represented in our flock.

  • Houdans

    "The Mottled Houdans"

    Another standard sized chicken that is currently listed as critically threatened by the Livestock Conservancy. This regal bird has a crest, a beard, and an extra toe which all lend to a distinct impression. We love our Mottled Houdan chickens.

  • Children petting a large white dog in a forested area with tall trees and a small cabin in the background.

    "George"

    George is a Great Pyrenees who guards us and keeps us safe. George hangs out with the goats but is not their guard dog. George is an impressive gentle giant.

  • A happy brown dog wearing a bright yellow bandana sitting on pine needles in a forested area, with its tongue out.

    "Lenny"

    Lenny is all things you want in a dog. He is playful and sweet and loyal. Lenny is gentle with baby animals and eager to please and play.

  • A black and white dog standing on dirt ground with a stack of cut logs behind it.

    "Surly"

    Surly is a Treeing Walker Coonhound. Surly is beautiful as well as athletic. She does not like to be cold and as you can image uses that hound dog voice every chance she gets.

  • A black curly-haired puppy sitting outdoors on a forest trail, wearing a blue collar and a green leash, with tall trees in the background.

    "Buster"

    Buster is a small dog who thinks of himself as a big dog. Buster is a great guard and a loyal companion.

  • Close-up of a small black and white dog with floppy ears standing outdoors on dirt and pine needles, with trees and a slight slope in the background.

    "Chi Chi"

    Chi Chii Chi prefers indoors and laps of luxury. Chi Chi belongs to Blaize and is by far the most spoiled of all our dogs.

  • Close-up of a brindle French Bulldog puppy with its tongue out, lying on a pink fluffy blanket inside a vehicle, with trees and blue sky visible through the window in the background.

    "Crissy"

    Crissy is a french bulldog adopted in 2025 from the Pet Network of Incline Village, NV. Crissy had a long road to get here but now she is home.

  • Gray cat with striking yellow eyes sitting outdoors on a log, with a fenced enclosure and trees in the background.

    "Bella Boo"

    Bella Boo is the inspiration behind our “Catio” and is a real joy. She is a timid cat who takes time to warm up to you, but this Scottish Fold beauty holds a special place in our hearts.

  • Close-up of a Siamese cat with blue eyes and cream-colored fur with darker points on the ears, face, and paws.

    "Greenie"

    Greenie is a Neva Masquerade and was once a feral living at a golf course. Now Greenie lives a life of leisure but she is still an awesome hunter and brings us her trophies.

  • Close-up of a yellow and gray cockatiel bird with orange cheek patches, perched on a person's finger.

    "Tiki"

    Tiki is a charming and feisty cockatiel. He can talk and sing and knows at least five phrases.