

Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary Annual Fundraiser
Tax ID # 46-3920064 Dear Friends, On March 2018 Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary held our 5th Annual fundraiser at Win-River Resort and...


DON'T MESS WITH ALBERT
In the wee hours of the morning, I hear him sound off. Like a well trained sentry, he alerts me. From the house, I can see a car...


A PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
5:00AM, barely daylight – time to start chores on the farm. As usual, I headed first to my pony barn. From inside, little whinnies softly...


HEROES IN OUR MIDST
I first met them during the Shasta County Carr Fire. I watched as they made their way down our little winding road, through the thick...


CREEPY CRAWLERS
First things first. Let me make myself perfectly clear. I really hate ticks – almost as much as I hate fleas, and I really really hate...


HAPPINESS IS AN EMPTY BUCKET
(Note: This was written and submitted for publication long before the Carr Fire started). FYI only. Let me start by saying that this...


HONEY – A SWEET SOLUTION
It must be the color of honey that brings warm thoughts to mind. Just saying the word makes me picture things that are soft and gentle....


Don't Let the Judge Get Your Goat
The day started out pretty much as usual. Up at 5:00 AM. By 7:00, my morning chores were done. But today, you see, would be no ordinary...


RUB A DUB DUB – TOO COLD FOR THE TUB
May 2018 All of us dog lovers have one, or several, in my case. They've been tucked away for the winter, waiting patiently for the first...


IT TAKES A VILLAGE
On March 16th Bella Vista Farms was honored to entertain over 350 guests at our 2018 fundraiser. It was held at Win River Resort and...