Tail down, walking away after being rejected by Wanda and Cricket, Mr. Peacock continues on looking for love ……..

It’s spring, it’s what birds do !! They’re the only non-neutered animals here at Rikki’s Refuge. Why? Bird surgery is very risky with a high rate of mortality. So we manage them with egg control.

Spring has sprung !!!

It’s a beautiful warm sunny day at Rikki’s Refuge and the peacocks are in full bloom !!

Are YOU ready?

SAVE THE DATE!! Our annual Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30 at Rikki’s Refuge,
21410 Constitution Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733 at the end of the rainbow fence on the
corner of Constitution Hwy and Quarter Horse Lane.
Don’t go down the dirt road cause we aren’t there!

Come hunt for Easter eggs! Bring your camera and have pictures taken as a bunny or chicken, meet Dianne Duck and get a picture!
Create your very own Easter egg to take home!

VISIT WITH THE ANIMALS! Bring carrots and feed the horses! Goats and pigs like them, too! So do cows! Maybe you’ll get kissed by a cow!
Event starts at noon and ends at 2pm. This is a rain or shine event so please dress for the weather and remember to wear closed-toed shoes/boots. Please, no sandals, flip-flops, high heels or any other footwear than may present a problem to you and your feet.

Registration is required (for the egg hunt but NOT for visiting) and everyone must fill out a liability form. All children under 18 must have this form filled out and signed by a parent/legal guardian before the event. This will be sent to you when you register at EVENTS@RikkisRefuge.org. Please complete it and send it back before March 30. Registration ends on Thursday, March 28th, so sign up early!

All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

We love dogs and cats and cows and pigs, but please leave your precious pets at home.
Because of safety and health issues for our animals and yours, we cannot allow personal pets on the grounds and they cannot be left in your vehicle.

Here comes Peter Cottontail…hoppin’ down the bunny trail…

ANOTHER RAINY DAY !!! Oh my …..

I heard the hoomans say we don’t have anything saved up for a rainy day!!! Please don’t let the pantry get empty!!

The animals at Rikki’s Refuge are supported solely by YOUR donations, no government or corporate funding.

Will YOU Benson fill the pantry?
just go to our website https://RikkisRefuge.org/donate
or mail a check: Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
or use the site of your choice
Paypal https://paypal.me/RikkisRefuge
Paypal mail@RikkisRefuge.org
Square https://RR-square.shorturl.com
Venmo Rikki’s Refuge
Zelle mail@RikkisRefuge.org

OR you can order some cat and dog food on line and send us a care package:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 66, 10910 Barr Ln, Rapidan VA 22733

It’s International Popcorn Lovers Day !!!

Do YOU love popcorn?

Dahlia’s not so sure about it

Mufasa says, “I’ll try anything!”

Macy says, “num num num!!”

How about helping us buy a more balanced diet for them ?
www.RikkisRefuge.org/FeedMe
Every DOLLAR you donate will feed someone for a day !!
Thank you

It’s National Pig Day today !!!!
Of course, every day is Love a Pig day at Rikki’s Refuge!!!
We love ’em all … big ones, small ones, pink ones, black ones !!!!

This is Salimae and SHE many a long year ago. Salimae was the very first piggy to come to Rikki’s Refuge. Somebody won her in a catch the greased piglet contest …. they were supposed to take her home, watch her grow for 6 months or so …. and then do horrible things to her and eat her ……. That is so terribly gross.

Instead Salimae came to Rikki’s and spent her natural life there happy in Piggy Paradise making new friends who’s lives were saved.

Please, won’t you spend National Pig Day being kind to pigs ….. make a conscious effort not to eat them today. Think before you eat …. it will soften your heart and make you a kinder more compassionate individual !!

Thank you ….. Timmy

Please help of us at Rikki’s Refuge, pigs and all !! www.RikkisRefuge.org/FeedMe

Welcome to March! It’s a chilly peaceful morning here at Rikki’s Refuge!!

GG peeking out to see if the snow has stopped !!!!

GG is a special girl, born with a clef lip, nobody wanted her so she was destined to be murdered to make room for someone more adoptable. Few shelters, pounds or rescues have the resources (housing or funds) to care for anyone for their natural life, so if they don’t get a home or aren’t likely to …. they are killed. But not at Rikki’s Refuge !! This lucky girl came here and as far as we’re concerned, she’s just as beautiful as everybody else and she’ll be loved and have a happy home for all her natural life.

The animals at Rikki’s Refuge are supported solely by YOUR donations, no government or corporate funding. YOU can help GG and other like her have a wonderful life
go to our website https://RikkisRefuge.org/donate
or mail a check: Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
or on the site of your choice
Paypal https://paypal.me/RikkisRefuge
Paypal mail@RikkisRefuge.org
Square https://RR-square.shorturl.com
Venmo Rikki’s Refuge
Zelle mail@RikkisRefuge.org

OR you can order some cat and dog food on line and send us a care package:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 66, 10910 Barr Ln, Rapidan VA 22733