HEY THERE, WE ARE THE CRITTERS HERE AT CRITTER PASS!

 

BARNEY

"Barney and CPR volunteer, Chuck and friends from "Career Day" at Gray Ave Middle School. Thank you for loving Barney and supporting our mission!!"  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barney was found on the streets of the city alone and lost. He was blind when they found him and would not walk on a leash or go anywhere. He would freeze out of fear. When they got him to Sutter County Animal Shelter he was examined and it was confirmed that he was blind due to Glaucoma. No one claimed poor Barney. Sweet Officer Skinner had a very soft spot for Barney and thanks to her that is how he got his wonderful name. She will always be remembered as an angel to Barney and us all here. She took such wonderful care of him when he needed so much! An awesome local rescue group (ResQpaws) stepped in and began to share his information in hopes they would find him a good home, and someone to work with and accept his disability. They were very particular about what home he went to. Barney arrived here at Critter Pass Ranch very happy but afraid, as you can imagine. We have worked with him and now he is thriving and learning to trust us as we take him places to socialize him and let him know that people really CAN be trusted! Though he can't see the smiles on the faces of people who meet him he "feels" them like no other sighted person or animal can. He is truly an angel and will continue to bless all who meet him. Yes, he does stick his tongue out all the time. We think it is just too big for his mouth. He makes us laugh for sure!!

Barney is available for programs for your schools etc... Please contact us for more info. @ Critterpassranch@yahoo.com 

 

UPDATE: Barney has a new "seeing eye dog!" Yes! Chrissy has come into Barney's life just in time! She leads him on runs in the park and all around the ranch! Here they are... the new "team!" and how we love to see them at work! They are both such happy souls and we our hearts could not be more full of love!! (Chrissy's bio to come) 

 

ANGEL

“Hi my name is Angel. I have been told that I have lived up to the name that was given to me the one day when I was rescued by Critter Pass Ranch Refuge and Sanctuary.

It all started in 2005 when I was passed on the freeway by the founder of the ranch, Claire Pass. I was really hungry and was eating a dead deer that was hit on the freeway. Claire drove past me and realized I was going to be hit by the semi truck she just passed and was approaching quickly behind her! She pulled over to the side of the road and called me over. Because I was so trusting, I came to her. She opened the driver’s side door and pulled me in over her body as quickly as possible, as I felt the wind from the large truck racing by! As she drove with me sitting quietly in the passenger seat, she realized I was behaving as an angel. Once home at the ranch “Angel” became my name because they said I lived up to it quite nicely.”

Angel has been at Critter Pass Ranch Refuge and Sanctuary since 2005. She was about 2 years old when we found her hungry and lonely. She smelled like drinking alcohol and stale smoke. Since she has been here, Angel has been a true to life “angel” to many children (and adults) who have entered this home. Critter Pass Ranch has housed many foster children who Angel has not judged and has given her love
freely and unconditionally to. If it were not for Angel, many children would have been afraid to be in our home with all its unfamiliar surroundings and animals. Angel seems to speak to their souls in a way humans can’t. Angel ‘understands’ their fears and loneliness. She was there too. She seems to know when she is needed and by whom, as only an angel can. She is now the guardian of our home, children and ranch. We are thankful everyday for Angel and all she has brought to our sanctuary and home.

 

HOPE

RIP sweet boy..may you run and play like you use to!

Hope the "roo" (as we call our roosters) had a pretty normal start in life. We saved him from becoming dinner on a human plate. Hope was quite a loved roo all his life and still is of course. Hope loved to walk around the property and harass visitors while they "bothered" HIS harem of girls. Hope has always loved to be picked up and loved on. He loves to lay on his back and soak up all the attention. (Most chickens like attention!)

As you can see, Hope is in a walker. Hope unexpectedly landed under the foot of a horse while outside. He seemed a bit sore afterward but was quickly back to normal. Shortly after this he began to be off balance and weak. We took him to our vet several times and were given meds to ease his pain if in any and help him with mobility. Though the medication seemed to help he was still failing. We were again went to our vet and were ready to have him humanely euthanized as we thought he was in pain. Upon dissussing this with our doctor we determined that he may not be in pain like we had once thought. From there we decided that as long as he remained happy we would make him a walker so he can stretch his legs and live a full life in our home where he loves his people! We also bring in other chickens to keep him company! We love you "Hopey!"

LYNARD

Lynard is a Sulfur Crested Cockatoo who is one of our newest residents. Lynard is a little over a year old and came from a vet tech who was going into vet school. He thought that Lynard would be happy here at Critter Pass Ranch and so far so good! Lynard is a character and hangs upside down while we look on and laugh. He has just started to say a word or two. One word he says is "Lyynnnaaarrrddd."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And another is "Hi" in a whispered voice. Usually birds this age (less than 5) have not found their voices yet (to "talk," that is). But Lynard seems to have proven that if you work hard enough anything is possible! Lynard especially enjoys going to schools and being the center of attention in programs educating children about him. He is always the life of the party!

 

 

TRISCUIT

Triscuit was brought to us very emaciated. Her full story will be updated shortly, but you can see she is happy and getting some meat on her!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOLIATH

Goliath is a LARGE donkey. He is the largest of the breed. They call them "Mammoth donkeys." For obvious reasons, of course. He is about 3 years old and is so calm. (and yes, stubborn at times!) Goliath was rescued from a local horse rescue when found starving and had barbed wire wrapped around his back leg, cutting deep into it. He was taken to a vet, gelded, and treated for the injury caused by the wire. After entering the horse rescue and being adopted he became a WONDERFUL kids' horse and they climbed on him, under him and did everything with him. It became apparent to the family that they were unable to keep this sweet boy any longer as they were about to go on a long missionary trip and the kids were growing out of him. We got the phone call and Claire vowed that she would give up her childhood dream of rescuing/adopting a draft horse if she can have Goliath. He is HOME AT LAST!! Goliath is already giving "first rides" to kids who come to the ranch and we are working with him to make him the "best host and mascot ever" to those who visit the ranch. He is such a special gift!!!

ROOSTER

Yes, Rooster is a horse. Claire and Rooster take part in the annual live nativity. This was Rooster's first year taking part in the event and he did wonderfully! Rooster is 26 years old and loves attention. Rooster was surrendered to us by a family who was unable to give him the special care he needs. Rooster has a disease called Ringbone which effects bones and joints in his foot area. It is an arthritis that can be very painful. Since we have had him at Critter Pass Ranch he has been on supplements and has improved immensely! We are thankful for Rooster as he brings joy to all who meet him. Especially at the nativity! He wore his "costume" with pride!

 

 

 

MAGNOLIA

Hello,

My name is Magnolia (“Maggie” for short). I am a goose who was left to fend for myself with the rest of my flock when my family foreclosed on their home. I was different from my brothers and sisters though. I am all white and they aren’t. I am also smaller. So when they saw I was different I was beaten up by them. Someone took pity on me and called Claire at Critter Pass Ranch. They came and picked me up immediately. Once I was in my new home my new mommy, Claire, noticed that my eyes were not normal. We went to see our vet and sure enough, my vet confirmed that I was blind. I was also given antibiotics for a respiratory infection. I still see shadows and more in one eye than the other. I am in
a smaller enclosure where I know my surroundings and can find my way around easily. Now I am very happy here at the ranch with my roommate “Pappy” the Mallard mixed duck.

Pappy was shot and taken to the vet by a hunter. Since Pappy is unable to fly and Magnolia is unable to see, they have the perfect enclosure for their particular handicaps. Magnolia loves men for some reason and when she hears the voice of a man she honks loudly. We love our “Maggie” and she will live out her life here at the ranch.