The Animals of Gratitude Ranch
At Gratitude Ranch, our animals are included to our therapeutic vision. Through mindful interaction with our ranch residents, visitors experience a unique form of healing that only nature can provide.
Goats: Obi & Blossom
Obi is a pygmy goat, a small, hardy breed known for their compact size and playful, outgoing personalities. Obi was donated to the Ranch by Juanito Mondragon. Blossom is a Nigerian Dwarf doe, known for being docile, friendly, and easy to handle. Blossom was donated to to the Ranch by Samantha Thompson, after our beloved goat Cato passed away.
Baby Doll Sheep: Blu and Winnie
Babydoll sheep are a small heritage breed originally from England, prized for their compact size, teddy bear–like faces, and gentle temperament. They typically stand only about 18–24 inches tall and are known for their calm, friendly nature, often thriving in close interaction with people. Their peaceful presence and easygoing demeanor create a soothing, approachable experience that invites relaxation, connection, and quiet joy. Our baby doll sheep were adopted thanks to a generous donation from the Catio Guy.
Lamb: Shiloh
Lambs are young sheep, typically in their first year of life, and are known for their gentle nature and strong instinct to stay close to their flock. They communicate through soft bleats and quickly learn to recognize familiar voices and routines. Their natural curiosity and early development make them a beautiful reminder of growth, trust, and the comfort of connection. Our lamb was adopted thanks to a generous donation from the Catio Guy.
Mini Donkeys: Mocha and Ce Ce
Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. They were first imported to the U.S. in 1929. In the US, they have been extensively bred with each other and with animals of unidentified ancestry to produce a distinctively American breed of donkeys, which we call the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey. The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey is by nature one of the friendliest and most affectionate animals of its type. They are very tame and gentle. They love their owners and seek attention. The miniature donkey is extremely intelligent, cautious, friendly, playful, and docile and is easily trained. Our mini donkeys were adopted thanks to a generous donation from the Catio Guy.
Horses: Charm, Travis and Kobie
Travis is a handsome blue-eyed American Paint horse, and Charm, a beautiful Arabian mare. They are both over 25 years old and have been together for many years. They are deeply bonded, and keeping them together was very important to everyone involved. Their longtime owner passed away. When his children inherited the property, they sold the ranch, including Travis and Charm, to Blanca Rosa Boarding. For the past few years, they cared for them while building their horse training and boarding business, but the owner felt these two deserved a home where they could receive more love, attention, and simply enjoy retirement.
Kobie is a 23 year old Thoroughbred. She’s very well trained, and her former owner of seven years is off to college and wanted to find a good home for her and reached out. We were thrilled to welcome her to the Ranch.
Dogs: Aspen, Rusty, Sophie & Kion
Our four rescue dogs are Lisa's canine companions and will welcome you to the property.
Cats: Jadon, Amber, Karli
Support the Animals of Gratitude Ranch
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