2nd Hand Ranch & Rescue
  • About Us
  • Maple the Beaver Garland
  • Maple Mobile
  • Wood Slice Ornaments
  • Wood Burn ornaments
  • Respect the Locals
  • Events!!!
  • Peaches, a story of Rescue
  • Our Residents - Sponsor
  • Sponsor a Baby Animal
  • Dana's Retreat
  • Donations for a loved one
  • Wildlife Intake Form
  • Donation Form
  • Volunteer
  • Adoption Application
  • Adoption Contract
  • How you can help
  • Our Veterinarians
  • Annual Reports
  • Thoughts from the rescue
  • Waiver Volunteer & AirBnB
  • Visitors Guest Book

2025
January
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Grooming, crafting, coffee, snacks The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

February
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Grooming, crafting, coffee, snacks The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all
March
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Grooming, crafting, coffee, snacks The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all
April
  • 19th Earth day clean up - lets clean up our road and help heal the earth
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Spring Clean Up The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all
May
  • 10th - Saturday - Mothers Day Open House 12-4pm - find amazing gifts and bake goods, enjoy self guided tours of the rescue -- enjoy the animals. Free Hotdogs, smores, chips and lemonade for all at the bonfire
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Spring Clean Up The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

June
  • 14th Family Pride Fest Ottawa Illinois -
  • 22nd - Sunday  Join Nancy as she heads down with a special group to Pridefest Chicago.  We will have special tee-shirts if you join us. Meet at 8am at Amtrak to take the train. She will lead you on the subway/el to a great morning at the festival on North Halsted - when we have had enough of crowds we will head to an early dinner and take the train home
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time repairs and animal care The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

July
  • 5th, Saturday Open House 12-4 come shop and enjoy the animals. Free Hotdogs, smores, chips and lemonade for all at the bonfire
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time repairs and animal care The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

August
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - - repairs and animal care - The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

September
  • 13th Paddling for Pets - Witches on the Water fun festival at Kayak Starved Rock Campground, Ottawa
  • 20th - Saturday Open House 12-4 come shop and enjoy the animals. Free Hotdogs, smores, chips and lemonade for all at the bonfire
  • 27-28th Maybe have a booth at Boggios's big craft fair?
  • 29th Nancy's Birthday - we should do something
October
  • 5th Blessing of the Pets AND Club 55's Rocking the Rescues at Club 55 Lasalle 12-5pm
  • 11-12th Burgoo Festival at Utica
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Fall Clean Up The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

November
  • Saturdays when we are home, we will have Saturday Social time - Fall Clean Up The Good Vibe Tribe welcomes all

December
  • 6th OPEN HOUSE  BAKE sale event.  come shop and enjoy the animals. Free Hotdogs, smores, coco chips and lcookies  at the bonfire  Noon-4PM
  • 13th Bureau County Fair Grounds Craft & Vendor show - come shop and help the rescue


  • About Us
  • Maple the Beaver Garland
  • Maple Mobile
  • Wood Slice Ornaments
  • Wood Burn ornaments
  • Respect the Locals
  • Events!!!
  • Peaches, a story of Rescue
  • Our Residents - Sponsor
  • Sponsor a Baby Animal
  • Dana's Retreat
  • Donations for a loved one
  • Wildlife Intake Form
  • Donation Form
  • Volunteer
  • Adoption Application
  • Adoption Contract
  • How you can help
  • Our Veterinarians
  • Annual Reports
  • Thoughts from the rescue
  • Waiver Volunteer & AirBnB
  • Visitors Guest Book