Well, something is going on here. But can I just say that Wilbur (black steer) came to us as a baby with such a bad knee injury that we weren’t sure if he would walk properly. Now, 2 years later, he tears around the field like a pro athlete. #rescuecow #farmsanctuarylife #farmanimalsanctuary

Mother Esme and daughter Stella sharing affection. Son Cosmo is like, “wha??” 🤣 #pygoragoats #goatsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #farmanimalrescue #farmsanctuarylife #animalsanctuarylife

Dwayne is a very shy sheep who came with 8 other Sheep seized by Animal Control and was always the most skittish. He loves the cows and has also learned that certain humans carry cookies. This is a very, very dear Sheep and Ihe now knows that he is loved. #shysheep #rescuedsheep #sheepsanctuary

Llamas have the best facial expressions. Clyde and Jean-Claude only met a few months ago but they are now fast friends… along with their human companion! #llamas #llamasanctuary #llamalove #llamalife

Caroline was helping us out today as we prepared for the festival. She found some old paper plates that needed disposing of. What a helpful little goat! #pygoragoats #goatseateverything #naughtygoats #farmsanctuarylife

Alpacas: “look,man, we’ve just been hanging around all day. Don’t look at us.” Sheep 1: “omg, should we say something?” Sheep 2: “shh, they’ll hear you.” Sheep 1: “but the alpacas did it.” Sheep 2: “hush, do you want to be next?” Winston: “Ahh, this is a great spot to get some sun.” #animaldrama

Here’s the rare Tuxedo Maryland Panther hovering over its prey. Ordinarily totally invisible, this animal allowed us a brief glimpse at dusk. What an experience! #tuxedocats #catimagination

So sweet to see Tony (far right) cuddling with Ray Ray. But Falkor! Look at that goat! This photo was taken from inside the house (which is why the quality is not so great) and yet there he is staring right at me from 100 yards away 🤦‍♀️ #hypervigilantgoat #goatfriends

Small but mighty, and mighty LOUD, Miss Mamie never leaves any doubt as to what she is thinking. In this photo, she’s giving the side eye to Fred who isn’t letting her help herself to the food bin. #noisydog #cattledog #redheelers #jackrusselllife #dogsandtreats

Best (weird) buddies. #llamasandhorses #oddcouple #interspeciesfriendship #interspeciescommunication #farmanimalrescuesanctuary

Awww. So much naughtiness taking a rest together. #kindredspirits #interspeciesfriendship #goatfriends

Hazel knows how totally comfy it is to cuddle next to a cow 🐄💕 #pigandcow #farmfriends #interspeciesfriendship #cowcuddling

Maria is as beautiful as the day she arrived here as a kitten. She does know there are carpets inside, too, but there is something about perching that is irresistible to cats. 🐈‍⬛ #catsonfences #catsposing #tuxedocatsrule

Dwayne just loves hanging out with the cows. They are so much bigger than him, yet they treat him with the utmost respect. We can all learn from them. . . #cowfriends #interspeciesfriendship #cowsandsheep #farmsanctuarylife

The intense lure of The Cookie. I totally understand. Sweet Ray is blind but knows a cookie call when he hears one! #blindsheep #cookiemonster

Beautiful… until you dare address her by name! Sassy and crabby - Miss Marguerite. #crabbyalpacas #spittingalpaca #farmsanctuarylife

My birthday is coming up and I want to celebrate it by raising funds for this project I hold most dear, this animal sanctuary. My “spirit” animal this year is, fittingly, a sheep: Ray Ray, who was born blind. Please help our sanctuary! www.facebook.com/share/172oT4...?

Sweet Stephanie taking her afternoon nap. She has the cutest feet! #anatolianshepherd #anatolianshepherds #sleepydog #farmanimalsanctuary #dogpaws

Never too old to pose. Falkor has been with us five years now. To say that he has a strong personality doesn’t quite capture it. I don’t know why he is so naughty but I suspect he has an extra high IQ. Highly intelligent goats always spell trouble 😳🐐🙀 #naughtygoat #lamanchagoat #goatsfromthehood

The “Dixie Ducks” have moved into the new coop and Dougie is announcing this invasion to everyone. They will soon be besties, I’m sure. Emmeline, Clementine, Tallulah and Savannah. All rescued by @dccitywildlife #rescuedducks #farmsanctuarylife #duckrescue #duckfriends

Sport found the perfect chin scratching post. #farmcat #tractorcat #formerferalcat

It’s $6 Saturday this weekend, and the beneficiary is little Pancha. givebutter.com/iVkt51 (or text 53-555 with 6FORPANCHA in the message) Pancha had a sad beginning, but now she is being coddled and given every comfort possible. #rescuedturkey #disabledanimals #specialneedsanimals

Waldo gets eye boogers. A lot of potbellied pigs have this problem. Our volunteers are trained how to safely clean his eyelids (hint: the process needs to start with a belly rub and a lot of compliments). #potbelliedpigs #pighygiene #caringforpigs #potbellypig #piglove

Stella la Princesa is the smallest Goatie on the farm but she is one tough little broad. She was born here and so did not suffer the same conditions that her mother did. For sure that has contributed to her immense self confidence! #pygmygoatlife #bornonasanctuary #sweetgoats #farmsanctuarylife

Fresh greens are a MUST for the discerning palate of the guinea pig. Brucie and Bilbo, both abandoned at a local shelter, now employed doing taste testing a variety of leafy vegetables. What a job! What a comeback! #guineapigs #guineapiglove #shelteradoptee #animalsanctuary

I’m not sure I understand Stephanie’s life goal to eat Winston’s head, but so far it does not seem to cause any relationship conflicts. 😂 #dogsatplay #anatolianshepherd #turkishkangal

Sport in his cozy cabin contemplating complaining about his cat food. He’s come a long way since his wild days! #formerferalcat #formerferal #cozycat #cozycathomes #catlove #ficklecat

I saw this guy being born. I saw him snuggle sweetly with his sister and learn how to climb trees. I mistakenly allowed him to break into the house. And now he has developed a sense of such entitlement and bad goatiness. So if you hear of any bank robberies let me know so I can bail him out.

I love Waldo’s frown lines. He looks like he’s thinking deep thoughts (and maybe he is)! #potbelliedpigs #potbellypig #seniorpig #smartpig

What joy these duckies take in their swim. We should all take joy from the simplest pleasures! #citywildlife #rescuedducks #rescuedducklings #ducklings #cuteducks #farmanimalsanctuary

Tony came to us when he was just a wee lad. He and his brother Vinnie immediately joined a disreputable goat mob upon arrival. Tony, a.k.a. Tony Tones , a.k.a. Angel Face, now 12 years old, is a sweetheart despite his early “affiliations.” #nigeriandwarfgoat #rescuegoat #mobstergoat

Is he not the most handsome llama? Clyde has been at Star Gazing Farm for just under 6 months but he’s joined in on all the antics like he’s been here all his life. He’s 18, by the way 💕💕🦙 #llamalife #llamalove #senioranimals #elderlyllama #farmanimalsanctuary

Raindrop came to us from a neglectful farm and was quite thin when she arrived here in April…. But look at her now! She is ready for Sheep Vogue. #beautifulsheep #corriedalesheep #rescuedsheep #sheeplove #animalsanctuary

You may have heard of "$5 Friday?" Well .... we're doing "$6 Saturday"! City Wildlife in DC asked us to give sanctuary to these 4 cutie hybrid ducklings. For only $6 you can help them get their greens and peas! Click here: givebutter.com/PqWq9F or text 6FORDUCKIES to 53-555 😎🦆

Bunny love. Luc (black) is 11 years old and Freckles (white lop) is 9. Both were abandoned. They have a tendency to bite if they are not pleased… However, we love these two and they are living out their old age in peace. #bunnylove #rescuedrabbits #houserabbits #animalsanctuary #respectforrabbits

Oof it’s been too long since we’ve posted and…. Yes there is a baby! Raphael is a tiny Belted Galloway who was born blind. Raindrop has taken over as his substitute mama. He just turned 4 months old! #babycow #beltedgalloway #farmsanctuary #animalsanctuary

Only a few weeks and Raindrop and Bob have become fast friends. They may soon be joined by a new baby. Stay tuned!! #sheepfriends #sheepfriend #rescuesheep #animalsanctuarylife

The bovine stare. Sigh. This is what happens when you bottle raise a baby. Entitled sons of guns! #bottlebabycow #brownswisscow #blackanguscows #petcow #petcows #animalsanctuary

Sweet Herbie said he’s glad mud season is about done. He wants to get back to rolling in his wheelchair. #disabledpets #threeleggedsheep #sweetsheep #animalsanctuarylife #farmanimalsanctuary

Winston and Virgil, sacked out together… and then so rudely awakened 😳 #dogsandducks #turkishkangaldog #muscovyduck #sleepingdogs #farmsanctuarylife

Clyde, mugging for the camera, has decided he will be friends with Jean-Claude. He arrived just a few months ago after his best friend died and he was left alone. Clyde is the softest llama you’ll ever meet! Oh, and check out who’s peeking around Clyde just to make sure he’s included 😂 #llamalove

Milo doesn’t often stop to smell the roses (or the other dogs) but Mamie seemed to really make his day. Milo takes his job here very seriously; I’m so happy when I see him smile. #smilingdogs #anatolianshepherddog #workinganatolians #dogfriends #dogfriendships #animalsanctuarylife

Gilly-gills (aka Gilbert) has learned to both eat and accessorize at the same time. Gilbert is probably the friendliest goat you will ever meet! #miniaturenubians #friendlygoats #handsomegoat #animalsanctuary #animalsanctuarylife

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WINSTON! What a wonderful, lovely, gentle dog. Winston loves everyone. He weighs over 180 pounds, but is just gentle and sweet and playful. He loves to run around the farm, and also loves to sit in front of the fire and watch British detective shows on the Telly.

Sweet volunteers grooming sweet Ernie and Liza Jane. #volunteersrock #houserabbits #humananimalbond #rabbitlove #animalsanctuarylife

The evening dinner parade. #animalparade #farmanimalsanctuary

Winston is the biggest dog I’ve ever known. And yet so gentle. He came to us in 2023 because at his old farm he kept escaping onto a main road and eventually got hurt. #turkishkangal #livestockguardiandog #gentlegiant

Liza Jane has her own built-in pillow. #houserabbits #rabbitlove

Who wants to be your animal valentine this year? Take the quiz and find out! www.stargazingfarm.org/who-is-your-... #valentineanimals #bemyvalentine #animallove

Everyone is so organized at dinner time. They agree on the rules and abide by them. Oh sure, they change spots once in a while (your neighbor might have better food than you). But everyone eats. Wish it were like this everywhere. Humans have so much to learn from animals. #intelligentanimals