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Henry's Haven Residents
Monthly sponsorships include an initial thank you card with HH stickers and a photo of your animal. Throughout the year, you’ll receive quarterly email updates and photos of your sponsored resident. Once per year we host an annual Sponsorship Day where sponsors are invited to visit and spend time with their sponsored resident in person at our sanctuary!
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A Bunny Named Greg
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In 2021, Greg was labeled “unadoptable” by a shelter due to a medical condition. Days away from euthanasia, he was out of options—until we stepped in. That one life sparked a mission much bigger than we could have imagined.
Inspired by Greg and fueled by years of shelter experience, we realized there was a deeper need: a safe, permanent home for the animals others often overlooked—farm animals, exotics, and those requiring long-term care. In 2023, Henry’s Haven officially opened on 38 peaceful acres where animals and people could heal together.
Greg's Story
In October of 2021, a wonderful animal advocate working at a local shelter reached out about a bunny set for euthanasia. The reason stated was a jaw abscess causing him “severe pain” but this angel knew rabbits well enough to know that Greg deserved a chance. Greg was eating well and acting normal: two big signs that a rabbit is not in severe pain. Once I saw his picture, I couldn’t get him out of my head. Rescuing more animals under the mission of HH was still a dream at the time and I wasn’t sure we should take on a medical case…but we did anyway. The plan was to rescue, get him the medical treatment he needed, rehabilitate, and rehome. But once Greg was in our care we realized the “rehoming” part was never going to happen.
Greg did have a jaw abscess that needed surgical intervention along with having 6 teeth pulled. He also had a healed broken back right leg and fused front right elbow all on the same side as the broken teeth that most likely caused the jaw abscess. When found, Greg was covered in fleas and urine stains. With this new information it became clear that Greg had experienced physical and most likely emotional trauma in his short life. Flea baths and a lot of grooming cleared up his coat, the trauma to the legs thankfully wasn’t causing him any pain but did cause him to hobble a bit, but the abscess was the biggest issue.
After countless surgeries and dentals to try and fix the abscess we have accepted that it is chronic and something that will just need to be managed. Greg gets his abscess regularly cleaned and a daily dose of antibiotics helps keep it at bay. During his whole treatment process Greg has never missed a beat. He LOVES to eat no matter what and is a friend to everyone he meets. We are so thankful for the medical teams at Middletown Animal Hospital and Nautilus Avian and Exotics that have catered to him and cheered him on. One day the abscess may be too much for Greg to handle and he will let us know, but for now he is living his absolute best life and deserves every extra day he’s gotten to be loved and cherished.
River & Sneakers' Story
River and Sneakers were rescued by our dear friends at Bluemont Equine Sanctuary. They needed a place to go while waiting for room at their forever sanctuary so we offered them one of our pastures here! These bonded boys are opposites yet they stick by each other’s sides. River is a large, young thoroughbred who loves to show off and Sneakers is a old grandpa who is just happy to be along for the ride. River helps keep him young and we love seeing these two running around their 3 acre pasture together enjoying life. Both came from different backgrounds but both were used by people and now they just get to be horses. They will be with us as long as they need to be and we care for them like our own.
Carl & Ellie's Story
Our cute little mini donkeys have lived here most of their lives. When we were buying the property we asked the previous owner if they would like them to stay here and live in sanctuary for the rest of their lives. To which they said, absolutely! Carl and Ellie are a bonded pair and do everything together. They spend their days grazing, napping in the sun, and occasionally zooming around their pasture with each other.
Daphne & Eloise's Story
Daphne & Eloise were a part of a large neglect case in southern NJ. They had been kept in a stall and neglected for years before being found. Luckily, several rescues stepped up to help all the animals on the property and D & E landed in the wonderful care of Eastern Snouts. There they were in a foster home and began to heal, received medical care, and got spayed. We were contacted to offer them a forever home on large pastures where they could be free to run and never feel trapped or neglected again. These lovely ladies arrived here in July of 2024. With their thick wool coats, summer isn’t their favorite time of year and they spend the days staying cool in their mud wallows or pools. However, they thrive in cooler weather and spend their days rooting around their pasture and napping in the sun. They are incredibly fast and love to run, we’re so glad they never have to be locked up again and are free to be themselves here.
The Boys' Story
Originally known as the “Manalapan 8,” these boys were all rescued from neglect with the help of Eastern Snouts Rescue & Rehoming. When ES arrived at the scene to neuter the boys they discovered them living in deplorable conditions: deep mud with no clean place to sleep, eat, or drink. They were being thrown pig pellets and table scraps over the fence and had become overweight and barely able to move through the thick muck. We became aware of this situation prior to moving to the farm and jumped into action just a week after moving in, bringing these boys to safety. We can never forget the smell and sad scene we witnessed these boys living in and are so glad they are now with us. While settling in they were all lovingly named after the 7 dwarves for either a personality trait or physical feature they had. At the time they had all blown their coats but one still had a patch of hair on his shoulder and he became our 8th dwarf, Hairy.
Hairy, Grumpy, Dopey, Bashful, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Doc now spend their days milling around the pasture, napping in the shade or wallow, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and then getting tucked into their clean stall to snuggle every night. They always have clean water, clean food bowls, and a clean place to sleep. They all have the sweetest dispositions and some (especially Hairy) will enthusiastically flop over for belly rubs. It was a big risk rescuing 8 pigs right when we moved in but it was the best decision and we’re so happy to have these boys in our care for the rest of their lives. May they live long and healthy ones, together as a family forever.
Manny's Story
Towards the end of 2024, a relator we had recently met reached out about a pig on a property she had just toured. The property was previously used for raising animals for food, but a few animals they decided not to eat and were trying to find homes when they moved. A big fuzzy pig with sweet eyes stuck out to her, and she couldn't stop thinking about him. We weren’t prepared to take in a giant pig, so we networked him through our friends at Eastern Snouts. Over the next month, they were working behind the scenes and thought they had secured his placement. I, too, couldn’t stop thinking about him and checked on his situation often. Come January, he was still on the property, and the other home for him wasn’t working out; that’s when we jumped in. I couldn’t let this sweet boy's fate hang in the balance anymore; his story started with us, and here it will end. It took several attempts to get him loaded on a trailer, but finally, late one night, he made it here.
Since coming here, Manny has continued to amaze us with his sensitivity and intelligence. We’ve watched him collect long grasses to create the perfect nest inside his shed. He meticulously picked branches and flowers to place in his home as decorations. He widened his stream in a shady spot in preparation for his summer wallow. Manny works hard, and naps hard, every day. He’s been so amazing to watch. He loves getting scratched and is incredibly patient. We are so happy he gets to live in sanctuary for the rest of his life where he belongs, even if its not what his life was originally intended for. He is a great advocate for keeping pigs off plates and we love sharing his story.
Frankie, Daisy, Lilly, & Chase's Story
All of these goats had a different start to life that ended them at the home of a very kind lady. Unfortunately, their previous caretaker was being forced off the property and had no other option for the goats. If they didn’t find placement, they were to be left behind for the landowner to decide their fates. We couldn’t let that happen so they all came here! Frankie, Daisy, & Lilly are in their own herd of large goats and Chase and his late mother joined a herd of small goats. They share a fence line and are often seen headbutting each other or running up and down the fence playing. We’re happy we could help this whole group out while also giving Chase the chance to thrive in a herd his own size.
Ray
Ray was born on a hobby farm using Angora mix goats for their wool. However, when this farm decided they didn’t want to raise goats anymore, they started to butcher them. This would have been Ray’s fate had another sanctuary not stepped in to get him to safety quickly. However, they couldn’t keep him long-term. We offered him a forever home here, and after he was fully vetted and ready for travel, he came to us at the end of 2023.
At first, he was quiet and frightened. I can only imagine what he saw happen to his friends and family. But over time, his true personality began to shine, and he is our silliest goat. After six months here, he allowed us to pet him, and now if you sit in a chair in his field, there’s a 100% chance he will be right next to you waiting for pets. Ray is a ray of sunshine at our sanctuary and the leader of the small goat herd. We’re so happy he gets to live free from harm here with us.
Maisy & Cocoa
Maisy & Cocoa were separate owner surrenders to a sanctuary in PA. They lived there happily until that sanctuary suffered a tragedy and needed to close. We were contacted about taking animals and offered a home to two goats for our small goat herd. In December of 2024, the girls were transported here and began settling in with their new family.
Cocoa is our oldest lady at 12 years old but she is still very spunky! She’s not afraid to play with the other goats and enjoys being brushed and loved on. Maisy is a little shy with humans but a firecracker little goat. She doesn’t let anyone push her around and she and Chase are the perfect sized playmates for each other.
Mia's Story
Mia came to us as a fluffy little marshmallow in March of 2024. She was a part of an accidental litter in the South after her parents were acquired by a new farm. Their new humans wanted to make sure all of the puppies found safe homes and specifically looked for sanctuaries that would allow them to do what they love to do. Her and her siblings were transported to several sanctuaries in NJ and NY and her parents are now spayed and neutered to prevent any future litters. Although still a puppy, Mia is here to protect our most vulnerable. In these first couple of years she will be bonding with the animals, learning the farm, and just being herself. She is a goofy and loving girl who is the first one to greet anyone. But she can’t do this job alone so we had to get her a sister! Check out Maddie’s story below!
Maddie's Story
Maddie entered our lives in July of 2024 when it was becoming pertinent for Mia to have a friend and partner her own size. Maddie’s parents were once guardians of a large farm in Texas, but when their human moved to a new farm in TN without proper fencing, they were kept in a small side yard. They had puppies and the family lived in isolation, often escaping or getting injured from attempts. Their human reached out to a nearby sanctuary for help, realizing she was unable to give them what they needed. Due to lack of socialization at an early age, Maddie is quite shy around people. We contacted the sanctuary adopting out the family to see if she would be a good fit for Mia, and it turns out they are perfect together! We were able to adopt Maddie and assist in the placement of her parents and one of her sisters! Maddie is the yin to Mia’s yang and together they love to play and spend their days with their goat family. We are so lucky to have these two here helping us keep everyone safe. They get to grow with the sanctuary and will one day be running the matriarchs running the whole place.
Stella & Luna's Story
Stella & Luna are brother and sisters who have been here since they were kittens! We were lucky enough to inherit them when we bought the property. Together they rule over the loft of the barn and can often be seen looking out the back door watching what is going on.
Harry & TT's Story
Harry originally entered a shelter with a bite of unknown origin and needed to wait 4 months before he could be adopted. Our Vice President, Kelly, took him in and kept him through his quarantine and then decided to keep him. To keep him company, she also adopted an unsocialized kitten, TT and they became fast friends. They have settled here as their forever home and have loved the freedom of farm life.
Derek, Savannah, & Willow's Story
Derek, Savannah, & Willow were originally rescued from a construction site under an overpass in North Jersey. Savannah and Willow were both pregnant and were able to have their babies in a foster home. Once the babies were weaned and all the adults were spayed/neutered, and UTD on their shots, the rescue faced the tough decision of where to place them. If they couldn’t find placement, they would have to be released back to where they were found, which isn’t a very nice spot. So we decided to welcome them here. They have taken a while to warm up but are loving hanging in and around the barn. Most importantly, they love knowing they’ll have full bellies and a safe place to sleep!
Nicky
Nicky came to us from our friends at Catsbury Park. He was originally found as a stray and spent some time with them in foster and at their cat lounge. Although cat-friendly, Nicky was struggling with his manners around humans and they were unsure if he would be adoptable. They reached out to us to see if we could offer him the outdoor space he craved for extra enrichment and exercise. Since coming to us, Nicky has made friends with the other cats and enjoys zooming around the barn while we’re doing chores. He’s very friendly and is doing so much better with his manners now that he has room to run and explore. Nicky is a perfect example of how sometimes inside a house isn’t always an appropriate set up for every cat. Offering cats the life of a barn cat can save their life and open space in rescue and shelters so they can save even more lives. It's a win-win for everyone!
The Hens' Story
Our original 3 girls, Flash, Dottie, and Daisy, all came to us from a local family who got them as chicks and could no longer care for them in October 2023. These sweet girls made themselves right at home, enjoying their new coop and run. A few months later in January 2024, another local family needed to rehome their hens and we were able to add Jennifer and Caroline to the flock. All 5 girls live happily together, spending their days finding bugs, enjoying a dust bath, and love when they’re brought fresh treats. We plan on expanding their area around our vegetable gardens where they’ll have even more predator proofed area to explore.
The Roosters' Story
Lenny and Bruce came to us in May of 2024. Their origin is a bit unknown but what we do know is that we love having them here! A nice family moved into a farm and these two boys came out to greet them. They had either been left behind by the previous owner or abandoned and made their way there. Despite being told to just eat them, the new owners of the property reached out far and wide to see if anyone could take them and that’s when we stepped in. Lenny and Bruce are super social and sweet boys. Lenny loves to snuggle and sings when you give him treats. When out and about these two like to explore the barn and be near people. They are such a wonderful addition to our family and we’re so glad they get to spend the rest of their lives safe in sanctuary!
Petunia's Story
Petunia & her late sister, Pansy, were first rescued in September 2023. As is true for many guinea pigs, they were passed around from home to home because they were unwanted. Finally they landed here where they would be forever. Sadly, after only a few months in our care, we discovered Pansy had lymphoma and we had to help her leave her failing body. With Petunia all alone, we knew we would need to rescue some more guinea pigs for her.
Piper & Po's Story
In January of 2024 we welcomed Piper & Po. Two sisters who were surrendered to a local rescue when their family no longer wanted them. This rescue was overflowing and needed help so we offered them a home. After some time bonding, the three girls now all live happily together and Petunia isn’t alone. They enjoy their routine and wheek loudly when it's time for food. It’s music to our ears!
In Memoriam
Pansy
Matilda
Captain Crunch
