Happy Tales in the News
Happy Tales Sanctuary Hosts Online Auction for Animals
October 22, 2020
Happy Tales Animal Sanctuary is hosting a Facebook silent auction to recoup funds lost due to COVID-19. The auction is running for three weeks and new items are added daily, with 100 per cent of proceeds going back to the sanctuary to help care for rescued animals.
Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary is Adding an Education Centre to its Facilities
January 10, 2019
Our Sanctuary and Education Centre is unique to the area and we strive to build our programs in order to even better service our community. If you would like to make a charitable donation to our organization, please click here.
An Important Lesson about Factory Farming We Can Learn from 31 Rescued Ducklings
November 14, 2018
Not only are animals raised for meat and dairy on large-scale factory farms a well as smaller "farm to table" establishments, but there also appears to be a growing trend of individuals raising animals in their own backyards, including within city limits.
Scared Stray Cat Transforms When She Meets New Born Baby
September 19, 2020
Earlier this year, a very skinny and skittish Siamese cat was spotted around Kingston, struggling to survive on the streets. When a good samaritan, concerned for the cat's health, managed to trap the stray, it was clear rhat months of living on the streets had left their mark.
Kingston Animal Sanctuary Owners Try to Establish a Fixed Network to Locate and Return Lost Farm Animals
July 31, 2018
With the death of the lost YGK goat, Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary and Homes 4 Paws discuss with Bill Welychka the need for better communication between numerous organizations to relocate lost farm animals.
The Cat Wants to Be Wherever Her Favourite Lamb is
July 5, 2018
When this family took in a sick baby lamb named Charlie, their rescue cat Dora immediately went to comfort him. And then she never left his side! Today on Odd Couples, watch how Dora decided how Charlie would be her best friend forever. He was very happy to oblige- he even taught her how to eat hay!
Will You Be My ValenSwine?
January 12, 2018
Local musicians will be taking to the stage to benefit Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary project "Tom's Place". Overtime Sports Bar is hosting this fundraiser on Saturday, February 10th. Local entertainers will have 15 minute sets from 5pm-11pm. All funds raised will benefit Tom, a friendly rescue pig who has outgrown his pen and needs a new shelter.
Kingston animal Sanctuary Owners Try to Establish a Fixed Network to Locate and Return Lost Farm Animals
September 29, 2017
With the death of the YGK goat, Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary and Homes 4 Paws discuss with Bill Welychka the need for better communication between numerous organizations to relocate lost farm animals.
Charlie was on CKWS TV!
August 3, 2017
Today we had the absolute pleasure of being invited to speak with Bill Welychka, host of CKWS TV morning show to talk about our event "Yoga with Charlie" at 7:50am and then again at 8:20am to discuss our Sanctuary, how we started, and about the influx of potbelly pigs in Sanctuary due to the "tea cup pig" myth.
"Yoga With Charlie" Aims to Spread Compassion, Ease the Soul
July 11, 2019
"I would like to see people on their mats, taking in the yoga, as Charlie's wandering around for pets," she says. "He's very friendly so he'll make sure he goes up to each person, I'm quite sure. I'm hoping to get some laughs and to spark conversation."
Kitten No One Wanted Finds Woman She Loves and Won't Let Go
May 17, 2017
It was just another day in the life of an animal lover earlier this week when Carla Reilly Moore, cofounder of Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary in Kingston, Ontario, was on her way to rescue two 3 week old chicks listed online for free- but she'd end up saving 3 lives that day.
It's a ValenSwine Celebration with Happy Tales Farm Sanctuary
January 31, 2020
Rock the night away grooving and dancing to some of Kingston's best musicians while raising money for a great cause.
Rescue Cat Helps Save Sick Little Lamb's Life
January 14, 2017
A modest sheep who was conceived on the darkest day of the year was set up for appropriation online by the rancher who had no use for him. he was only two days old- and he was truly wiped out.
It's a ValenSwine Celebration with Happy Tales Farm Sanctuary
January 31, 2020
Rock the night away grooving and dancing to some of Kingston's best musicians while raising money for a great cause.
Rescue Cat Helps Save Sick Little Lamb's Life
January 10, 2017
In case you've missed it! Dora has a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb <3
