Follow along for a day in the life of one of our residents, Ned, to learn more about this special cat and to get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a kitty here at Spring Farm CARES. You’ll also get to hear some stories and takeaways from our cofounder and professional Animal Communicator […]
Animal Talk Thursday is Back!
Join us on Thursdays for a weekly behind-the-scenes look inside Spring Farm CARES! Each week will feature different aspects of life on the farm; you will see virtual tours, live Q&As with Dawn, animal communication demonstrations, behind-the-scenes peaks with staff and more.
Intro to Animal Communication: A Free Virtual Lecture with Dawn Hayman
Join Dawn Hayman, co-founder of Spring Farm CARES and professional Animal Communicator with over 30 years of experience, for an introductory lecture on communicating with our animal friends. Although animals do not ‘speak’ in the same way we do, that doesn’t mean they are not communicating! All humans have a natural ability to communicate telepathically […]
Found Cat: Is This Your Cat?
Do you know this cat? Male, brown tiger tabby. Found West Utica, Schuyler St. area. This cat was found huddled on a porch chair desperately trying to get warm. He is not microchipped. Very friendly. If this is your cat or for more information – Contact Us […]
Latest Issue of TattleTails & Tidbits Now Available
Our January/February 2025 Issue of TattleTails & Tidbits is now available. We hope you enjoy the articles and photos! This marks our 4th year of TattleTails and we look forward to another year of sharing our stories, insights, and wisdom from the animals. Download Your Copy Now
Winter Wonderland
For those of us in our local area, I know you are probably tired of shoveling, plowing, sanding….. repeat. But sometimes we just need to step back and look at the beauty and magic as well. Just finished tucking all the equines in for the night and left with the sound of contented munching filling […]
Animal Message of the Day – Shawnee
This is the final Daily Message of Gratitude series for 2024. We hope you enjoyed and were inspired by all of the animals you have helped. They have enjoyed an opportunity to express their gratitude to all of you. From Shawnee: “When I was born, my mother died. I would have died too if it […]
Animal Message of the Day – Flannigan
From Flannigan: “One of the gifts I am most grateful for is curiosity. Maybe that sounds strange but I am always very curious about everything. Because of that, I am never bored. Sometimes, if I’m honest, it can get me into trouble. Like when I tip buckets of water over on the floor. I was […]
Animal Message of the Day – Snowball
From Snowball: “I am grateful for sunny days. I know we need the rainy ones too. But I love being able to feel the sun warm my body and I just soak it all in. I also appreciate seeing the stars on clear nights. The other thing I am grateful for is to be a […]
Animal Message of the Day – Carley
From Carley: “I love to sing. Ask anyone who is around first thing in the morning when I celebrate when our caretakers arrive to start their day. I have a mighty voice. And the great thing is that I also know I am heard. It feels good to be understood and loved. My other donkey […]
Animal Message of the Day – Genny
From Genny: “I’ll tell you something. I think life is just the best. There is so much to be grateful for every day. I love my cat friends. And I love my human friends too. Not all of them really understand me. Sometimes it is a little difficult at first when I meet new people. […]
Animal Message of the Day – Blue
From Blue:  “I have found so much joy in being a bunny. I am grateful every day for everything I am being given. There are so many things that I like about life. I love eating. I love playing. I love being in a form that can jump. But, by far, the thing I treasure […]
Animal Message of the Day – Brandy
From Brandy: “I am most grateful for being able to share my heart with those who can use a dose of compassion. I think the human heart is a very beautiful thing. But what I notice most about you is that you often cannot see your own light and beauty. So, if you come to […]
Animal Message of the Day – Bella
From Bella: “I know what you’re thinking because I hear it all the time…. ‘oh what a pretty cat.’ I am grateful for the compliment but there is far more to me than my pretty looks. I have always been a little shy around people, but that is changing. I have a renewed mission and […]
Remembering Our Loved Ones
This time of year can truly be difficult and challenging for many of us. Yes, it is a time of gratitude and joy. But it is often also a time of loneliness and heartbreak for many. As we look back on this year and years past, many of us find ourselves with the loss of […]
Animal Message of the Day – Rollin
From Rollin: “Hey, hey, hey there! I am Rollin and I am a spectacular rooster. Here are some of the many things that I am grateful for. Hens, without them I am lost. The sun, always. The rain, as it is needed. Worms. Bugs. Mud puddles. People who listen. People who care. Kindness. The quiet […]
Animal Message of the Day – Leo
From Leo: “I love these messages. I think people underestimate how much we animals do appreciate things and how deeply we feel about things. I see this all the time. Sometimes people say things about me and call me stubborn. That is because they really don’t know me. And when people dismiss me, then I […]
Animal Message of the Day – Lucy
From Lucy:  “This is a very special year for me so I asked to be picked for this question. Without the help of my human friends here, I would not even be alive right now. People believed in me. They trusted me with the decision that I still wanted to live. I had a disease […]
Animal Message of The Day – Mary
From Mary: “Oh my goodness, the list of things I’m grateful for is very long. First of all, I must tell you that I love being a sheep. It is the greatest thrill of all. I am grateful to stand outside in the sun and soak in all the warmth. I am absolutely infatuated with […]
Animal Message of the Day – Cami
From Cami: “I spent a part of my life feeling like I was not grateful for much of anything if I’m honest. It was like I kept hitting a wall. I ended up with humans who never understood me. They tried to get me to do things I just couldn’t do. I tried to please […]
Animal Message of the Day – Arabella
From Arabella:  “I am grateful that people here see me for what is inside. I know I am tattered and torn. But my heart still loves comfort and compassion. I love to sit with humans who understand me. There is nothing better than sharing with another heart. I love my cat friends too. If someone […]
Animal Message of the Day – Lucy Goose
From Lucy:  “The years have been very kind to me. I am enjoying every bit of this amazing ride in this spectacular goose body. There is so much to do. I cannot get around as much as I once did. But I am still keeping track of all there is going on around the farm. […]
Animal Message of the Day – Mabel
From Mabel:  “I am delighted to answer this question each year, so thank you for giving me this opportunity. I am grateful for so many things. I wasn’t always that way. I used to be fairly withdrawn within myself. But all of that changed when I found some amazing donkey friends to be with. I […]
Animal Message of the Day – Olivia
From Olivia: “This is my favorite thing to do each year. I always ask if I can give a message because I have a lot to say. I lost my leg when I was very young. But I never once let that get me down. I get around just like the cats with four legs. […]