One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary has my heart forever ❤️🐴🐮🐐🐑🐔🐗🐇
May 2, 2024
I stumbled on to this sanctuary by accident on Facebook. I was struggling with anxiety and depression as I have dealt with on and off for a number of decades. I happened to see a Goats & Floats event and I just loved the name of it. It made me smile. I didn't know what it meant exactly and assumed maybe it was Goats by a River Rafting event of some kind. 😂 I was up for anything that would lift my mood and help support animals. Anything with goats involved seemed to be a good idea.....
Goats and Floats happens in August
Goats and Floats did not disappoint. The Sanctuary is gated and by appointment only. I didn't know that when I went to this event. The event was fun, there were various beautiful and cute animals, there were vendors there selling all kinds of wonderful gifts. It felt like a farmers market in a way. And they served Root beer Floats which were amazing. As I asked about their hours I realized this wasn't a place people just stop by during certain hours. That is when I decided to research them better so I understood what this place was.
One Heart Wild (OHW) is SO MANY different things for humans and non humans it is impossible to cover it all.
I will share some bullet points for now, and I encourage you to go to their website which I will share here. I volunteer here every Sunday. They ask that if you decide to volunteer you stick to at least 6 months 3 hours a week so the residents get to know you. I can tell you as long as I am able I will be there every Sunday for the rest of my life. That is how much this place has my heart. I believe 100% in everything they are doing for their community
Interconnectedness with Animals: Recognizes the deep connection between humans and nonhuman animals, reflected in culture, art, and commerce.
Appreciation for Life: Increased awareness of our dependence on and responsibility for Earth’s life forms, necessitating sustainable practices.
Understanding Commonalities: Acknowledges shared behaviors with animals, extending to empathy and psychological well-being.
Trans-species Psychology: Aims to advance human understanding of Trans-species Psychology for balance, healing, and well-being.
Mission: To enable clients to lead balanced, purposeful, and healthy lives while contributing to a sustainable world.
Advocacy: Engages in advocacy for gentle, empathic living to impact global culture positively.
At-risk Support: Dedicated to helping those “at-risk” through nature connection and animal relationships.
Unique Services: Offers unique nature-based therapeutic services, humane education, and professional certification on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Community Growth: Supported by donors and volunteers, committed to service expansion for healing and joy.
Empowerment: Provides services that foster healthy relationships, sustainability, and resilience in the community.
Innovation and Activism: Challenges traditional methods, promoting innovative and scientific approaches for holistic well-being.
Beyond Labels: Uses “at-risk” to describe challenges to self-worth and autonomy, advocating for unique expression.
One Heart Wild’s ethos is centered on nurturing the bond between humans and animals, advocating for sustainable and empathic practices, and providing transformative psychological insights and services.
Events coming up Soon!
One Heart Wild will be hosting their wonderful event "Goats and Floats" August 4th, 2024 & they are adding a new event on August 3rd called Bunnies & Brews. See below for details! Both days should be really fun and I will definitely be out there!
Vendors are now welcome to apply! If you or someone you know would like to be a vendor at Goats & Floats Art Festival 2024, please contact us at brie@oneheartwild.org to receive an application. Vendors fees are $50 + a donated item for our annual Auction for the Animals.
Goats & Floats will be held this year on Sunday, August 4th 12pm-4:30pm.
