Critter Ridge Sanctuary

05/31/2026

Introducing Front Porch Fred ❤️. On Monday May 11th I was doing my daily morning routine, I’m very much a creature of habit, and found this little cutie pie laying next to the house by the front porch (Hence the name 😂). When I picked him up my heart broke, he was rigid stiff and like ice. No breathing, no nothing, completely lifeless, until…..I felt the tiniest muscle reflex. HE WAS STILL ALIVE! I hurriedly grabbed my stethoscope and lo and behold I heard the faintest of a tiny little heartbeat. I literally stayed by his side for the next 24 hours. On Tuesday night as I placed him back in the incubator I told my husband “I doubt he will be alive in the morning, he has pneumonia”. Little did I know that my world would change at 4:47 Wednesday morning with a phone call about my brother’s death. As we were returning from Paris that morning I looked at my husband and said “Oh no I completely forgot to check Fred this morning” as I was expecting him to not be alive. Well Fred had a different plan! He was awake and tried to raise his head when I got home. He has beat pneumonia, growing like a w**d and thriving!!!! We’ve discovered crickets and those are his favorite. So if anyone drives by and sees me crawling around in the yard on all fours….its just Fred and I hunting for insects😂. This little guy and my babies has been such a huge help to my grieving heart these past few weeks. This is how you know (for me) you’re fulfilling your purpose in life….healing hearts one by one.
Peace love and blessings from the babies and I ☮️❤️🙏

05/30/2026

On Thursday May 14th I was contacted by one of my Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Game Wardens about a confiscated fox kit. An individual had a fox Momma getting in his chicken coop. He trapped this kit and held it in a live trap for FIVE DAYS,, with the intention of luring mom back. This babies canine teeth hadn’t even came through the gums at this point. He was slightly dehydrated and very very hungry by the time he came to me. He is doing amazing now!!!!
I wanted so badly to contact the individual and give them a good ole ass chewing but that wouldn’t change what happened. After numerous citations and fines I’m hoping they learned their lesson! Don’t be angry at wildlife for simply trying to survive! Fix your chicken coop and accept the negligence on YOUR part! I bet the individual would think differently about the situation if someone put him in a cage for 5 days because he was hungry and trying to find food.
Everyone have a safe and blessed day. Peace love and blessings from the babies and myself ❤️🙏☮️

05/29/2026

This video of my Pandi Man was taken last Wednesday night, May 20th. This is the last time I’ve seen him. I’ve searched high and low, I’ve stayed up at night watching for him, I’ve checked every single den I know he stays in and nothing. This is completely opposite behavior for my boy as he has stayed in the immediate vicinity of the house (shop area) for the past several months, however he has been gone for extended periods of time in the past. All of the neighbors are familiar with Pandi and will let me know if they see him. He knows where he’s safe and where to come if he needs help. Unfortunately the situation is out of my control and all I can do is pray. My little raccoon loving heart is sure aching right now and constantly looking for my big gentle soul ❤️❤️❤️

05/20/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!
With the recent loss of my brother I do not foresee Critter Ridge in operation this year. I unapologetically need some time to wrap my head around this. I lost my oldest brother 2 years ago and was still struggling daily with his loss and now my only remaining brother is gone. I’m struggling horribly with my health issues and I can’t imagine having innocent lives dependent upon me when there are days I struggle to maintain daily chores. Please DO NOT show up unannounced with babies for me take, this happened yesterday and only added to my stress.
Although I have no intention of taking babies this year I will still be caring for all my sanctuary residents and fellow friends. My babies have brought me great comfort during this difficult time.
Thank you for the continued support and understanding as I navigate this journey.
Peace love and blessings from the babies and I ☮️❤️🙏

05/16/2026

My Sasha girl ❤️. This is her 3rd year with me. She usually only comes to the back door when she’s either bred, or has babies ❤️. Another “pet” that was successfully wilded up and is living her best life here at the sanctuary. Blessed 🥹
Just to clarify ….I pushed the cat out of the way so I didn’t drop the nuts through the cracks. I didn’t hit her.

05/13/2026

The homeowner that lost their life was my brother. We as a family are trying to process this and I kindly ask to please not be contact me in regard to wildlife. I appreciate your understanding.

A man was arrested after deputies say a burglary left a homeowner dead ⬇️
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/05/13/one-arrested-after-alleged-bourbon-county-burglary-leaves-homeowner-dead/

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the Mommas of the world ❤️

05/08/2026

05/03/2026

My beautiful Phoenix made her trip to her new forever home yesterday. Bittersweet to say the least. That was a hard transfer for me but rewarding as well. I was blessed to be able to have her for 14 months. She is now in an enclosure with other fox and has the life she deserves! To say I’m going to miss her is an understatement but my heart is so full knowing she’s with someone who will love her and give her the life she deserves. ❤️❤️❤️

Newest member, welcome Pheonix!!