One day to make an impact that lasts On Monday, August 17, Winding Branch Ranch is celebrating National Nonprofit Day with a simple goal: raise $2,400 in 24 hours to help care continue. But this campaign is about more than what we can raise in one day. We are also working to grow the community of monthly supporters who help make rescue, rehabilitation and daily care possible throughout the year. For National Nonprofit Day only, animal sponsorships will be reduced from $34 to just $24 a month....

What is Clear the Shelters? Clear the Shelters is a nationwide adoption campaign organized by NBCUniversal Local to help shelters and rescues connect more animals with new homes. Winding Branch Ranch is participating by waiving adoption fees for approved adopters from August 15 through August 31. We currently have pigs, goats, chickens and other farm animals waiting for safe, appropriate homes. Meet the animals looking for homes Every animal available for adoption has different needs,...

Hot weather can quickly become dangerous for backyard chickens. Because chickens cannot sweat, they rely on panting, spreading their wings and finding cooler areas to regulate their body temperature. Heat stress can begin as temperatures approach 85°F, especially when humidity is high or airflow is limited. At Winding Branch Ranch, keeping the animals who call the sanctuary home safe during extreme weather is an important part of daily care. Here are seven practical ways to keep chickens cool...