Our Goal
Our mission here at Sky's The Limit is to provide sanctuary for discarded and unwanted chickens. We currently sit on one and a half acres of land in the state of Washington. We are focusing on rescuing chickens because the need is great and we want to maximize the number of lives we can save with the current land we own. In the future, we hope to expand as resources allow.
Our Story
We started rescuing hens in May 2015 after finding four Rhode Island Reds on Craig's List in Eugene, OR. This group was in very poor condition and we sadly lost two that fall. Last summer, after suffering through several vet visits and more loss of the flock, we decided to take the leap and establish our non-profit. With only one original hen remaining, she became the inspiration for the name of our sanctuary, combined with our lofty goals. Dream big or go home -- the sky's the limit!
Our mission here at Sky's The Limit is to provide sanctuary for discarded and unwanted chickens. We currently sit on one and a half acres of land in the state of Washington. We are focusing on rescuing chickens because the need is great and we want to maximize the number of lives we can save with the current land we own. In the future, we hope to expand as resources allow.
Our Story
We started rescuing hens in May 2015 after finding four Rhode Island Reds on Craig's List in Eugene, OR. This group was in very poor condition and we sadly lost two that fall. Last summer, after suffering through several vet visits and more loss of the flock, we decided to take the leap and establish our non-profit. With only one original hen remaining, she became the inspiration for the name of our sanctuary, combined with our lofty goals. Dream big or go home -- the sky's the limit!
Meet Shannon - Executive Director & Operations Manager
Shannon grew up loving animals. As a teenager, she dreamed of having a big farm to bring home all the strays that she encountered. She once brought home a momma cat and her three kittens from Mississippi while on a Habitat for Humanity trip and found homes for them. In spite of others telling her that she 'can't save them all,' she will always try; because it means the world to ones she does. Launching this animal sanctuary will make her life-long dream a reality.
Shannon went vegan for health reasons in January of 2014, but soon made the ethical connection after realizing she was a hypocrite for loving animals while also eating them. Veganism will always be the foundation of Sky's the Limit.
Shannon grew up loving animals. As a teenager, she dreamed of having a big farm to bring home all the strays that she encountered. She once brought home a momma cat and her three kittens from Mississippi while on a Habitat for Humanity trip and found homes for them. In spite of others telling her that she 'can't save them all,' she will always try; because it means the world to ones she does. Launching this animal sanctuary will make her life-long dream a reality.
Shannon went vegan for health reasons in January of 2014, but soon made the ethical connection after realizing she was a hypocrite for loving animals while also eating them. Veganism will always be the foundation of Sky's the Limit.
Meet Ryan - Treasurer & Director of Infrastructure Development
Ryan has always had a compassionate heart, but lost the connection between animals and food a long time ago. After Shannon started her journey, he believed that eggs were necessary for optimal health. His defenses were strong at first. One day, all the seeds Shannon planted subconsciously "clicked" while preparing a meal and that is when he realized that the seeds of veganism were starting to sprout! He had doubts about starting a microsanctuary due to time, money, and space, but soon realized that it was worth the effort to save the animals from a gruesome fate. As the flock of four slowly grew into 14, he knew there was no turning back! Although Shannon is the primary caregiver to the flock, he is always there to support when times are toughest.
Ryan has always had a compassionate heart, but lost the connection between animals and food a long time ago. After Shannon started her journey, he believed that eggs were necessary for optimal health. His defenses were strong at first. One day, all the seeds Shannon planted subconsciously "clicked" while preparing a meal and that is when he realized that the seeds of veganism were starting to sprout! He had doubts about starting a microsanctuary due to time, money, and space, but soon realized that it was worth the effort to save the animals from a gruesome fate. As the flock of four slowly grew into 14, he knew there was no turning back! Although Shannon is the primary caregiver to the flock, he is always there to support when times are toughest.
Meet Audra - Secretary & Donor Relations Manager
Audra's journey took a while to get there but she learned by example how she wanted her life and her daughter's life to be. She became a vegetarian in January 2015 after her husband had become vegetarian a year earlier. Cooking two separate meals just seemed silly. Coincidentally, she got pregnant in January 2015! She has a plant baby! By spring of 2016, she knew she did not want her daughter to ask why they all ate different meals so she became vegan, like her daughter was going to be.
Moving to Coos Bay in 2014 she would have never guessed the path her life would take! She says she owes a lot of it to the Hill family. She loved her time with them in Coos Bay and had the honor of seeing them rescue their first chickens, which would grow into the beautiful sanctuary they have today. "I am honored to be a part of this journey with them to change the world!"
Audra's journey took a while to get there but she learned by example how she wanted her life and her daughter's life to be. She became a vegetarian in January 2015 after her husband had become vegetarian a year earlier. Cooking two separate meals just seemed silly. Coincidentally, she got pregnant in January 2015! She has a plant baby! By spring of 2016, she knew she did not want her daughter to ask why they all ate different meals so she became vegan, like her daughter was going to be.
Moving to Coos Bay in 2014 she would have never guessed the path her life would take! She says she owes a lot of it to the Hill family. She loved her time with them in Coos Bay and had the honor of seeing them rescue their first chickens, which would grow into the beautiful sanctuary they have today. "I am honored to be a part of this journey with them to change the world!"
Meet Selena - Event Coordinator
Always known as "the animal lover", Selena has always had a connection with our fellow earthlings. Selena became vegetarian in 2007 after getting into a debate about hunting. She realized she was a hypocrite for condemning someone for hunting while she was eating meat from the store. In 2013 she learn the awful truths of the egg and dairy industries and has been vegan ever since. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband Justin, and their dog Tiger and cat Cabby. She has always had a passion for volunteering her time and has experience coordinating several charitable events for human and non-human causes.
Always known as "the animal lover", Selena has always had a connection with our fellow earthlings. Selena became vegetarian in 2007 after getting into a debate about hunting. She realized she was a hypocrite for condemning someone for hunting while she was eating meat from the store. In 2013 she learn the awful truths of the egg and dairy industries and has been vegan ever since. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband Justin, and their dog Tiger and cat Cabby. She has always had a passion for volunteering her time and has experience coordinating several charitable events for human and non-human causes.
Meet Dom - Special Projects Manager & Multimedia Director
Dominic’s journey to animal rights began in 2005 after a friend introduced him to the issue. Over the next several years he immersed himself in trying to understand the broader implications of seeing animals as products. Through that process he has used his skills as a professional photographer to help tell this story and to expand the message of animal rights.
In 2016, Dominic had the fortune of meeting Shannon and Ryan and visiting their property at Sky’s The Limit. Soon after, he became an avid volunteer and has since helped them promote and increase their reach at the sanctuary. His intention for the future is to broaden his contributions and to bring more awareness for all animals trapped in this system. Dominic lives in Tacoma, WA with his beautiful wife Netty and their two amazing rescued dogs Velma and Lucy.
Dominic’s journey to animal rights began in 2005 after a friend introduced him to the issue. Over the next several years he immersed himself in trying to understand the broader implications of seeing animals as products. Through that process he has used his skills as a professional photographer to help tell this story and to expand the message of animal rights.
In 2016, Dominic had the fortune of meeting Shannon and Ryan and visiting their property at Sky’s The Limit. Soon after, he became an avid volunteer and has since helped them promote and increase their reach at the sanctuary. His intention for the future is to broaden his contributions and to bring more awareness for all animals trapped in this system. Dominic lives in Tacoma, WA with his beautiful wife Netty and their two amazing rescued dogs Velma and Lucy.
