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Six Paws Blog
A blog for fun, a blog for purpose.
Part of our mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals through education. Our blog posts help us to achieve this, often including resources we have found and continue to find useful in the care, treatment, and understanding of farm animals.
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Fireworks and Farm Animals
Fireworks may be a celebration for people, but for animals they can cause overwhelming fear, serious injuries, and even tragedy.
Jun 273 min read


Wildlife Rehab in West Virginia
Wildlife rehabilitators provide a lifeline for injured and orphaned wild animals across West Virginia. Learn how wildlife rehabilitation works, who can legally care for wildlife, and what to do when you find an animal in need.
Jun 64 min read


Found a Baby Wild Animal?
Found a baby wild animal? Learn when to observe and when to act. Most are not abandoned. Discover the right steps.
May 303 min read


The Realities of a Nonprofit Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Do you have what it takes to run a nonprofit animal rescue? Take a peak inside what running this type of organization actually looks like.
May 274 min read


Funding: Are We At Risk?
Hey there everyone, Vanessa here. It's time for some transparency.
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Donkey Basketball: The Real Truth
Donkey Basketball is NOT all fun and games.
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Rising Egg Prices: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Try Vegan Alternatives
Egg prices are soaring. We think now is the perfect time for you to try vegan egg alternatives – good for your wallet and animals.
Feb 20, 20253 min read


What You Need to Know About the Bird Flu Right Now
Some basic information on what you need to know about the bird flu epidemic in January 2025.
Jan 26, 20253 min read


July 15, 2024 - It's Hot!
Whew it’s hot and getting hotter! Sprout the growing-like-sprout guineafowl helped supervise water-filling activities while the chickens...
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Pet Fire Safety Day
Check out the American Red Cross's helpful tips to keep your pet safe in case of a fire.
Jul 15, 20242 min read


In or Out?: What You Need to Know About Great Pyrenees in the Cold
With the temps getting colder and colder as we enter the depths of winter, we've been getting some questions and concerns about our rescued Great Pyrenees, Bock, being out in the cold. Both Lonnie and I grew up with dogs and those dogs came or stayed inside. It's been a tough adjustment for us to leave Bock outside where he's happiest. He truly loves his job, his herd, and the room to run around his field at a whim. Bock relaxing in the midst of his herd in the warm hay. The
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Yes, You CAN Keep All Those Roosters!
Roosters are one of the most mistreated, abused, neglected, abandoned, and unwanted farm animals in the industry today. Male chicks more...
Sep 2, 20231 min read
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