Root to the Bloom

Our mission is to help our animal buddies heal, grow, and bloom in the sanctuary with us.

We envision a world filled with collaborative communities of people rooted in empathy toward animals and each other.

Healing. The word healing comes from both health and wholeness. We provide a safe environment where animals can heal physically and emotionally while receiving individualized healthcare.

Growing. We think of growth as positive progress. We facilitate animals’ mental and emotional growth through trust building and lifelong learning.

Blooming. At the sanctuary, blooming means thriving joyfully. We help animals bloom through enrichment and play in spaces designed to give them more choices.

Collaboration. To collaborate is to work together. We collaborate kindly with animals and humans by meeting them where they are because we believe everyone has something valuable to contribute.

Community. We view communities as gathering places where sharing happens. We are a community where animals and humans can share anything from space and ideas to food and fun.

Empathy. At its root, the word empathy means feeling with. We demonstrate empathy for animals and humans by imagining ourselves in their place so we can understand their feelings rather than judge or dismiss them.

Throughout the Midwest, animal sanctuaries are seeing an increasing number of requests for rehoming animals, particularly miniature pigs, as well as roosters and other species that require specialized care and housing. Miniature pigs have grown in popularity as companion animals, but many owners are unprepared for the unique challenges they present, including space needs, veterinary care, diet, and enrichment. When owners can no longer provide proper care, these animals often face abandonment or inadequate living conditions.

Blooming Buddies Sanctuary addresses this growing need by offering targeted rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for miniature pigs and other specialized animals. By providing safe, permanent sanctuary and temporary care options, we ensure that both animals and their human caregivers receive the support they need. Our programs focus not only on physical well-being but also on emotional health, education, and community resources, helping prevent future cases of rehoming crises.

Blooming Buddies Sanctuary will use its future land, facilities, and resources to provide the following services:

Animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming

Permanent residence for animals in need

Temporary and permanent boarding for pet owners

Public and private tours of the sanctuary

Educational workshops on the care of animals we specialize in

Networking events for pet owners, relevant businesses, and other animal sanctuaries

Vegetable gardens to supplement animals’ diets and for donation to local food pantries

Dedicated space for preserving native plant and wildlife

To ensure sustainability, we will begin by focusing on a small population of a single species: miniature pigs. As resources permit, we will grow to include other animal species in need such as miniature horses, miniature cows, roosters, geese, and other farmed or companion animals.

Financial contributions are the foundation that allows Blooming Buddies Sanctuary to grow, thrive, and fulfill our mission. Every dollar donated helps us expand our care, reach more animals in need, and strengthen the programs that allow them to heal, grow, and bloom.

Through monetary support, we can:

Provide life-saving veterinary care and specialized diets

Maintain and improve sanctuary facilities and animal housing

Expand educational programs, community outreach, and workshops

Scale our services to help more animals and families across the Midwest

By giving, donors become an essential part of our mission. Their support not only sustains the animals we care for today but also enables Blooming Buddies to grow its impact, creating a future where more animals can heal, grow, and bloom in sanctuary with us.