Thierry
6.5 years old
Thierry arrived at the ranch as a frightened puppy, abandoned at a shelter and unsure of the world around her. With time and care, she transformed into a calm, loving presence.
Thierry arrived at the ranch as a frightened puppy, abandoned at a shelter and unsure of the world around her. With time and care, she transformed into a calm, loving presence.
Today, Thierry naturally gravitates toward
children, greeting visitors with warmth and curiosity. She is often the first animal to help kids feel comfortable, showing how safety and trust
can be rebuilt.
Today, Thierry naturally gravitates toward children, greeting visitors with warmth and curiosity. She is often the first animal to help kids feel comfortable, showing how safety and trust can be rebuilt.
Zola was rescued as a kitten from a severe hoarding situation and faced multiple health challenges early in life. Her recovery required patience, routine, and respect for her boundaries.
Zola was rescued as a kitten from a severe hoarding situation and faced multiple health challenges early in life. Her recovery required patience, routine, and respect for her boundaries.
Zola teaches an important lesson: connection does not always look the same. Children learn to observe cues, respect space, and understand different personalities.
Zola teaches an important lesson: connection does not always look the same. Children learn to observe cues, respect space, and understand different personalities.
zola
5 years old
canelo
mid to late 20’s
Canelo is a senior horse who arrived at the ranch after years of isolation and physical strain. Despite his past, he has an incredibly calm and reassuring presence.
Canelo is a senior horse who arrived at the ranch after years of isolation and physical strain. Despite his past, he has an incredibly calm and reassuring presence.
Spending time near Canelo often helps children slow down, regulate emotions, and feel grounded.
His quiet strength makes him a powerful teacher without saying a word.
Spending time near Canelo often helps children slow down, regulate emotions, and feel grounded.
His quiet strength makes him a powerful teacher without saying a word.
Dolly was previously part of an agricultural science program before making her debut at Second Chance Ranch. She was not a solid fit for the Ag program as she was skittish and “feral”; she had been tormented by some of the students and isolated from her kind for the entire year before Grace brought her home.
Dolly was previously part of an agricultural science program before making her debut at Second Chance Ranch. She was not a solid fit for the Ag program as she was skittish and “feral”; she had been tormented by some of the students and isolated from her kind for the entire year before Grace brought her home.
She and Canelo formed an instant bond, and before long Dolly saw herself as part of the herd.
She’s now the leader of her small flock (3 sheep
and 1 goat) and enjoys hopping around the pastures and hanging out with “her” horses.
She and Canelo formed an instant bond, and before long Dolly saw herself as part of the herd.
She’s now the leader of her small flock (3 sheep
and 1 goat) and enjoys hopping around the pastures and hanging out with “her” horses.
While she was fearful to even approach or be approached by humans, her new favorite pastime is eating corn out of Grace’s palm.
While she was fearful to even approach or be approached by humans, her new favorite pastime is eating corn out of Grace’s palm.
Dolly
approx 3 years old
dusty
7 years old
Formally Dusty Bottoms, he is also lovingly known
as ‘Donk’, ‘Duster’, ‘Dust Buster’, ‘Mister Dusty’,
and ‘Donkey’.
Formally Dusty Bottoms, he is also lovingly known
as ‘Donk’, ‘Duster’, ‘Dust Buster’, ‘Mister Dusty’,
and ‘Donkey’.
Trevor and Grace met Dusty through a friend of
a friend who was trying to rehome him due to his aggressive nature towards his previous owner’s ponies and goats. Dusty would face two failed rehoming attempts before landing at 2CR.
Trevor and Grace met Dusty through a friend of
a friend who was trying to rehome him due to his aggressive nature towards his previous owner’s ponies and goats. Dusty would face two failed rehoming attempts before landing at 2CR.
It is certain Dusty thinks he is larger than life
as he gives the horses a run for their money; he has personality plus and Grace and Trevor spend much of their time ensuring he doesn’t look like he swallowed an entire table.
It is certain Dusty thinks he is larger than life
as he gives the horses a run for their money; he has personality plus and Grace and Trevor spend much of their time ensuring he doesn’t look like he swallowed an entire table.
With absolutely no shortage of painfully adorable photos ever since she was 5 pounds, Stella, AKA ‘Bella’, ‘Bear’, ‘Piglet’, ‘Piggy-paggle’, and many others, is a huge fan of getting her way, exploring the ranch, kitty cuddles, and eating her way through the day. She now weighs 95 pounds.
With absolutely no shortage of painfully adorable photos ever since she was 5 pounds, Stella, AKA ‘Bella’, ‘Bear’, ‘Piglet’, ‘Piggy-paggle’, and many others, is a huge fan of getting her way, exploring the ranch, kitty cuddles, and eating her way through the day. She now weighs 95 pounds.
Grace picked up Stella from a small ranch in Fallon, NV at a very young 4 weeks old. As piglets typically don’t leave their mothers until 6-8 weeks, Grace
and Trevor had their hands full supplementing Stella’s meals with goat milk and baby cereal
and feeding her every 3-4 hours for her first few weeks on the ranch.
Grace picked up Stella from a small ranch in Fallon, NV at a very young 4 weeks old. As piglets typically don’t leave their mothers until 6-8 weeks, Grace
and Trevor had their hands full supplementing Stella’s meals with goat milk and baby cereal
and feeding her every 3-4 hours for her first few weeks on the ranch.
She lives quite the life and may go inside and outside as she pleases. Her favorite resting spot
is her dog bed/blanket fort. She eats pig pellets, veggies, some fruit, and coconut flakes as a treat. Despite a well balanced diet, she can’t seem to resist the occasional duck and goose dropping.
She lives quite the life and may go inside and outside as she pleases. Her favorite resting spot
is her dog bed/blanket fort. She eats pig pellets, veggies, some fruit, and coconut flakes as a treat. Despite a well balanced diet, she can’t seem to resist the occasional duck and goose dropping.
Stella
1.5 years old
Huey
age unknown and his navy - 9 mos
Our Cayuga duck, Huey, was rescued at the same time as Stella the pig. He originally arrived with 3 family members, which you will find on the “in loving memory” page.
Our Cayuga duck, Huey, was rescued at the same time as Stella the pig. He originally arrived with 3 family members, which you will find on the “in loving memory” page.
To help Huey feel less alone, Trevor went to the local Tractor Supply and brought home seven Rouen ducklings, referred to as ‘the navy’.
To help Huey feel less alone, Trevor went to the local Tractor Supply and brought home seven Rouen ducklings, referred to as ‘the navy’.
Since, Huey has dutifully shown them his ways in
and around the pond. A particular favorite time of year for the fleet is irrigation day, when Trevor floods the tributaries around the ranch to water
the pastures.
Since, Huey has dutifully shown them his ways in
and around the pond. A particular favorite time of year for the fleet is irrigation day, when Trevor floods the tributaries around the ranch to water
the pastures.
The duckies love eating dried worms and diced veggies. The females are especially quacky,
and more fearless than the males.
The duckies love eating dried worms and diced veggies. The females are especially quacky,
and more fearless than the males.
Evita is Grace’s ‘heart horse’; they share a deeply special bond filled with unconditional love, earned respect, and trust. Learning lessons from one another all the time, Evita shares a part of
Grace’s soul.
Evita is Grace’s ‘heart horse’; they share a deeply special bond filled with unconditional love, earned respect, and trust. Learning lessons from one another all the time, Evita shares a part of
Grace’s soul.
As a retired broodmare, Evita enjoys spending her time with her horse pals, eating carrots, and being ridden by Grace and others.
As a retired broodmare, Evita enjoys spending her time with her horse pals, eating carrots, and being ridden by Grace and others.
She is such a force and quite the joy to watch, especially when she progresses into a gallop. Needless to say, the other 4 legged friends on
the ranch are slightly obsessed with her,
and she knows it.
She is such a force and quite the joy to watch, especially when she progresses into a gallop. Needless to say, the other 4 legged friends on
the ranch are slightly obsessed with her,
and she knows it.
evita
16 years old
Frank and Jesse James
2.5 years old
A ranch favorite, the steers, Frank (red) and Jesse (horns), are half brothers and half highland cattle (they’re also mini, comparatively). They are the only animals on the ranch in which Grace and Trevor elected to pay for; while Frank and Jesse would have one day ended up on a dinner plate, Grace and Trevor are strictly keeping them as friends, not food.
A ranch favorite, the steers, Frank (red) and Jesse (horns), are half brothers and half highland cattle (they’re also mini, comparatively). They are the only animals on the ranch in which Grace and Trevor elected to pay for; while Frank and Jesse would have one day ended up on a dinner plate, Grace and Trevor are strictly keeping them as friends, not food.
These boys are friendly indeed, although they mostly prefer to keep to themselves. They get along swimmingly with all other ranch animals, and they won’t be shy to approach you if you’re carrying any amount of hay. Frank is slightly more reserved while Jesse leaves it all out there for everyone to see.
These boys are friendly indeed, although they mostly prefer to keep to themselves. They get along swimmingly with all other ranch animals, and they won’t be shy to approach you if you’re carrying any amount of hay. Frank is slightly more reserved while Jesse leaves it all out there for everyone to see.
First thing’s first: Mister Cocoa is a huge lover. His previous owner had every intention for him to be her main riding horse until life had other plans. Cocoa ended up on his own in expansive desert-like terrain in Calaveras County, CA. Upon hearing about his lack of companionship (and hearty physique), Grace and Trevor took Cocoa in with open arms.
First thing’s first: Mister Cocoa is a huge lover. His previous owner had every intention for him to be her main riding horse until life had other plans. Cocoa ended up on his own in expansive desert-like terrain in Calaveras County, CA. Upon hearing about his lack of companionship (and hearty physique), Grace and Trevor took Cocoa in with open arms.
Likely utilized as a working horse and trained by cowboys in his hay day, Cocoa’s demeanor when he joined the ranch can be described as fairly jumpy, cautious, and highly alert. He was immediately responsive to any new stimulus Grace and Trevor introduced to him.
Likely utilized as a working horse and trained by cowboys in his hay day, Cocoa’s demeanor when he joined the ranch can be described as fairly jumpy, cautious, and highly alert. He was immediately responsive to any new stimulus Grace and Trevor introduced to him.
It didn’t take long to figure out the key to Cocoa’s heart: lots and lots of grooming.
It didn’t take long to figure out the key to Cocoa’s heart: lots and lots of grooming.
Cocoa
mid 20s
Jeffrey
6 years old
“My name is Jeff.” Jeff was brought to 2CR by one of Grace’s close friends who bottle fed him as a wee kid. Grace and Trevor quickly became attuned to the fact that Jeff believes he is human and that surely he belongs wherever the humans belong.
“My name is Jeff.” Jeff was brought to 2CR by one of Grace’s close friends who bottle fed him as a wee kid. Grace and Trevor quickly became attuned to the fact that Jeff believes he is human and that surely he belongs wherever the humans belong.
Not too long after he joined the ranks was he kicked in the horn by one of the larger horses. Ouch. Thankfully, the local big animal vet helped Grace and Trevor nurse him back to optimal health.
His horn remains short and stubby but it continues to grow little by little.
Not too long after he joined the ranks was he kicked in the horn by one of the larger horses. Ouch. Thankfully, the local big animal vet helped Grace and Trevor nurse him back to optimal health.
His horn remains short and stubby but it continues to grow little by little.
Despite waiting at the sliding glass door to be let in, Jeff likes hanging out with his sheep friends, eating anything he can find, and growing out lucious thick winter coat.
Despite waiting at the sliding glass door to be let in, Jeff likes hanging out with his sheep friends, eating anything he can find, and growing out lucious thick winter coat.
When Grace and Trevor bought the property in 2024 the koi fish were an additional bonus.
When Grace and Trevor bought the property in 2024 the koi fish were an additional bonus.
With around 40+ koi swimming about, they receive no shortage of fish food and you might even mistake several of them for small whales. The pond has two bubblers and therefore doesn’t feeeze in the cold winter months. The koi, however, go into a state of torpor, or hibernation lite.
With around 40+ koi swimming about, they receive no shortage of fish food and you might even mistake several of them for small whales. The pond has two bubblers and therefore doesn’t feeeze in the cold winter months. The koi, however, go into a state of torpor, or hibernation lite.
From around November until April you’ll find them at the bottom of the pond saving their energy as they wait for warmer temperatures to come back around.
From around November until April you’ll find them at the bottom of the pond saving their energy as they wait for warmer temperatures to come back around.
Koi fish
ages unknown
Queen Nefertiti
1.5 years old
While she loves to cuddle with her siblings and mom and dad, ‘Nefi’ is a fierce hunter when she steps into the outside world.
While she loves to cuddle with her siblings and mom and dad, ‘Nefi’ is a fierce hunter when she steps into the outside world.
Grace adopted this regal Maine Coon mix from
a friend in Grass Valley, CA. Since this queen has joined the family, she has almost fully eradicated the problematic vole population. Nefi also likes to find garter snakes to “play with” in her spare time.
Grace adopted this regal Maine Coon mix from
a friend in Grass Valley, CA. Since this queen has joined the family, she has almost fully eradicated the problematic vole population. Nefi also likes to find garter snakes to “play with” in her spare time.
Nefertiti likes to eat anything and everything she can get her paws on; that includes duck food, pig food, and dog food. She prefers to patrol the ranch all hours of the day and make her way inside for lots of pets and snuggles (mainly with Grace)
in the evening. Nefi is loved by all of her sisters, especially Stella the pig.
Nefertiti likes to eat anything and everything she can get her paws on; that includes duck food, pig food, and dog food. She prefers to patrol the ranch all hours of the day and make her way inside for lots of pets and snuggles (mainly with Grace)
in the evening. Nefi is loved by all of her sisters, especially Stella the pig.
Grace and Trevor obtained Blossom (taller, longer) and Tigger (short, stout, hops around) from their veterinary assistant who is in the lambing business; she asked if we wanted Blossom and Tig due to the fact they weren’t producing high quality lambs any longer.
Grace and Trevor obtained Blossom (taller, longer) and Tigger (short, stout, hops around) from their veterinary assistant who is in the lambing business; she asked if we wanted Blossom and Tig due to the fact they weren’t producing high quality lambs any longer.
In fact, Tigger survived a C-section and can no longer bear lambs at all. You can see the scar is identifiable by a long dark splotch on part of her wool near her hind leg.
In fact, Tigger survived a C-section and can no longer bear lambs at all. You can see the scar is identifiable by a long dark splotch on part of her wool near her hind leg.
These ewes were a life changing addition for the ranch’s remaining ewe, Dolly, and they continue
to bring joy and big smiles to anyone who visits
the ranch.
These ewes were a life changing addition for the ranch’s remaining ewe, Dolly, and they continue
to bring joy and big smiles to anyone who visits
the ranch.
Blossom & Tigger
approx 3 years old
Grayson
20 years old
Grayson, ‘the old gray mare’, is a sweet and gentle soul. Previously trained in barrel racing and team roping, she is crystal clear on how to behave with
a rider on top of her. She was in a trailer accident several years ago and so she has a hitch in her gait, but this doesn’t stop her from light riding including trail riding.
Grayson, ‘the old gray mare’, is a sweet and gentle soul. Previously trained in barrel racing and team roping, she is crystal clear on how to behave with
a rider on top of her. She was in a trailer accident several years ago and so she has a hitch in her gait, but this doesn’t stop her from light riding including trail riding.
Gray’s previous owner was looking to rehome her due to lack of space. Grace and Trevor are so thankful she landed at 2CR; they believe she filled a hole left by the passing of their fist gray mare, Ginger (see ‘in loving memory’).
Gray’s previous owner was looking to rehome her due to lack of space. Grace and Trevor are so thankful she landed at 2CR; they believe she filled a hole left by the passing of their fist gray mare, Ginger (see ‘in loving memory’).
Grayson is completely beloved by the rest of the herd, and is glad that Dusty the donkey finally stopped pestering her for all of her attention.
Grayson is completely beloved by the rest of the herd, and is glad that Dusty the donkey finally stopped pestering her for all of her attention.
Meet Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, and Younger, the most recent additions to 2CR.
Meet Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, and Younger, the most recent additions to 2CR.
Flora and Fauna are twins whose mom was a Jersey
and dad was an Angus. Sadly, their momma died shortly after they were born and so they were orphaned. Orphaned or motherless calves are typically called ‘leppies’. Merryweather is full Angus and a leppy as well. Younger, the chocolate brown half Highland, is a steer (fixed male).
His dad is full Highland and his mom is Angus.
All 4 calves were born in the summer of 2025 and so they aren’t even a year old yet! And yes, they are all friends, not food.
Flora and Fauna are twins whose mom was a Jersey
and dad was an Angus. Sadly, their momma died shortly after they were born and so they were orphaned. Orphaned or motherless calves are typically called ‘leppies’. Merryweather is full Angus and a leppy as well. Younger, the chocolate brown half Highland, is a steer (fixed male).
His dad is full Highland and his mom is Angus.
All 4 calves were born in the summer of 2025 and so they aren’t even a year old yet! And yes, they are all friends, not food.
Since their arrival they enjoy exploring the pastures, eating lots of grass and alfalfa hay,
and licking protein and selenium blocks. Their older brothers, Frank and Jesse James, are already so in love with their new family members and have a ton of fun observing, playing, and protecting them.
Since their arrival they enjoy exploring the pastures, eating lots of grass and alfalfa hay,
and licking protein and selenium blocks. Their older brothers, Frank and Jesse James, are already so in love with their new family members and have a ton of fun observing, playing, and protecting them.
Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, and Younger
In loving memory:
Dewey, Louie,
Daisy Duck
These Cayuga ducks were swiftly brought to 2CR with their family member Huey (still with us) at the same time Grace brought home Stella the pig.
These Cayuga ducks were swiftly brought to 2CR with their family member Huey (still with us) at the same time Grace brought home Stella the pig.
Trevor instantly noticed that the female, Daisy,
was walking around with a significant limp.
Grace took her to the vet to find out that she had
a broken leg; the X-rays also showed that she was suffering from metal toxicity as her abdomen was perforated with nails and screws she must have ingested at her previous home. Grace left the vet without Daisy that day.
Trevor instantly noticed that the female, Daisy,
was walking around with a significant limp.
Grace took her to the vet to find out that she had
a broken leg; the X-rays also showed that she was suffering from metal toxicity as her abdomen was perforated with nails and screws she must have ingested at her previous home. Grace left the vet without Daisy that day.
Within the next 6-9 months, Grace and Trevor would lose Dewey and Louie as well, most likely to the side effects of metal toxicity including seizure. They are sorely missed, and Grace and Trevor fondly remember how they often tapped on the sliding glass doors with their bills, demanding more food or just to say hi. .
Within the next 6-9 months, Grace and Trevor would lose Dewey and Louie as well, most likely to the side effects of metal toxicity including seizure. They are sorely missed, and Grace and Trevor fondly remember how they often tapped on the sliding glass doors with their bills, demanding more food or just to say hi. .
Ginger was among the first additions to the ranch (along with Canelo and Dolly the sheep). She needed a safe and loving home to live out her remaining days as she was previously beaten and starved.
She came to 2CR completely emaciated and her right eye sunken into her head.
Ginger was among the first additions to the ranch (along with Canelo and Dolly the sheep). She needed a safe and loving home to live out her remaining days as she was previously beaten and starved.
She came to 2CR completely emaciated and her right eye sunken into her head.
Grace and Trevor did everything and anything in their power to bring her back to health. Despite their efforts, she passed in the middle of the night about 3 weeks after they took her in.
Grace and Trevor did everything and anything in their power to bring her back to health. Despite their efforts, she passed in the middle of the night about 3 weeks after they took her in.
It is no doubt that she lived out the last of her days with a full tummy, ample space to roam with
her new friends, daily grooming sessions, lots
of treats, and extra loving hugs. She is incredibly missed.
It is no doubt that she lived out the last of her days with a full tummy, ample space to roam with
her new friends, daily grooming sessions, lots
of treats, and extra loving hugs. She is incredibly missed.
In loving memory:
Ginger
Second Chance Ranch was created from a belief that animals and children have an extraordinary ability to help one another
Second Chance Ranch was created from a belief that animals and children have an extraordinary ability to help one another
heal when given the right environment.
heal when given the right environment.
Through education, intention, and care, 2CR offers a space where compassion is practiced, not taught, and where second chances lead to lifelong lessons.
Through education, intention, and care, 2CR offers a space where compassion is practiced, not taught, and where second chances lead to lifelong lessons.
A place where animals heal, and children learn
© second chance ranch 2026
A place where animals heal, and children learn
© second chance ranch 2026
A place where animals heal, and children learn
© second chance ranch 2026