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. In the summer of 2016, 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. 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. In the summer of 2016, 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. 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 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 Jeannette - Secretary
I grew up visiting and working on my Aunt's farm. I put the connection of animals and humans together at a very young age. Between 8 and 10 the deep empathy and compassion for the farm animals I had led me down a path of not wanting to consume animals. I was able to become a full Vegetarian (per my family) in my late teens. I raised my kids vegetarian, but I was unaware at that point of the horrible reality of the egg and dairy industry. In early 2016, I saw my first dairy video and was horrified. I immediately vowed to become vegan...which has grown into a beautiful and strong journey of activism.
I met Shannon at Vegfest 2016 and learned of what us humans have done to alter chickens for our selfish pallet addiction & greed. I used to have backyard hens...don’t get me wrong....I loved them with all my heart...they were our pets...as well as welcomed them all over our yard and sometimes in our home. But I never knew the wrong I was doing by having them in my yard for eggs. Shannon changed my view and world forever. Being a vegetarian for so many years, I ate a lot of eggs. I felt I owed so much to chickens...hens and roosters...I knew I had to give back. Most my activism from that point on was and still is chicken-love based. I then met an ex-fighter, Hercules, that Sky’s rescued..the moment I held him...so many of my past troubled emotions were lifted out of me. He knew we were both damaged from life. He was my soul therapy and we instantly fell in love. I’m now in the process of selling my home to find a one that is rooster friendly so I can bring my soulmate to his forever home...with me.
I grew up visiting and working on my Aunt's farm. I put the connection of animals and humans together at a very young age. Between 8 and 10 the deep empathy and compassion for the farm animals I had led me down a path of not wanting to consume animals. I was able to become a full Vegetarian (per my family) in my late teens. I raised my kids vegetarian, but I was unaware at that point of the horrible reality of the egg and dairy industry. In early 2016, I saw my first dairy video and was horrified. I immediately vowed to become vegan...which has grown into a beautiful and strong journey of activism.
I met Shannon at Vegfest 2016 and learned of what us humans have done to alter chickens for our selfish pallet addiction & greed. I used to have backyard hens...don’t get me wrong....I loved them with all my heart...they were our pets...as well as welcomed them all over our yard and sometimes in our home. But I never knew the wrong I was doing by having them in my yard for eggs. Shannon changed my view and world forever. Being a vegetarian for so many years, I ate a lot of eggs. I felt I owed so much to chickens...hens and roosters...I knew I had to give back. Most my activism from that point on was and still is chicken-love based. I then met an ex-fighter, Hercules, that Sky’s rescued..the moment I held him...so many of my past troubled emotions were lifted out of me. He knew we were both damaged from life. He was my soul therapy and we instantly fell in love. I’m now in the process of selling my home to find a one that is rooster friendly so I can bring my soulmate to his forever home...with me.