Meet Our Residents
Every animal who finds their way to Boulderwood Animal Sanctuary has a story. Our residents come to us through situations of neglect, abuse, abandonment, or owner surrender, often when they have nowhere else to go. Some arrive scared or unsure. Others simply need a safe place to land. All are given time, patience, and lifelong care in a peaceful environment where they are respected as individuals—not commodities. Here, they are not bred, sold, or rehomed. They are safe. They are home. Animal sponsorship opportunities will be available soon, offering a meaningful way to support the lifelong care of individual residents while forming a deeper connection to their stories. As you meet each resident, you’re meeting an animal whose life was changed by compassion—and whose presence helps create healing for others, too.
Uno
Male Bearded Dragon
Date of arrival: 12/5/2025
Uno is a 2-year-old bearded dragon found in early December, hidden under pillows in a freezing, abandoned apartment. He’s been safe and spoiled since arriving—and will never be neglected or forgotten again.
Butterbean
Female Short-Haired Guinea Pig
Date of arrival: 06/5/2026
Butterbean arrived at the sanctuary after being relinquished from a previous situation where she was living as an office companion animal. She’s now settling into a quieter, more natural environment where she can decompress, receive attentive care, and live out her life with safety, enrichment, and respect for her individual needs
Pumpkin
Domestic pigeon
Date of arrival: July, 2024
Pumpkin was rescued after being found abandoned in a yard, severely underweight and struggling to survive. After receiving care at the wildlife clinic, he made a full recovery and came to Boulderwood as a companion for another pigeon in need.
Coconut
Domestic pigeon
Date of arrival: August, 2024
Coconut was rescued after being found abandoned and in need of care. After recovering at the wildlife clinic, he came to Boulderwood as a companion for Pumpkin following the loss of Pumpkin’s previous pigeon friend. Domestic pigeons are often overlooked, and providing them homes helps create space for the many racers and abandoned pigeons that arrive at the clinic each year.
Pax
Domestic pigeon
Date of arrival: July 28th, 2026
Pax was found injured and alone, with a serious wound on his head. After receiving veterinary care and plenty of time to heal, he’s now safe at Boulderwood, where he’ll have the chance to recover, find his flock, and start a new chapter.
Pax means peace in Latin — a fitting name for a little bird whose story is about finding safety, healing, and a peaceful place to call home.
Angel
Domestic pigeon
Date of arrival: August 28th, 2026
Angel was found and safely captured in Lincoln, RI with no identification tags. We suspect Angel may have been released as part of a wedding or funeral dove release. While these releases can look beautiful during a ceremony, domesticated birds may not have the skills to survive once they're released, leaving them vulnerable to starvation, predators, traffic, and the elements.
Mango
Sugar Glider
Date of arrival: August 28th, 2026
Mango was surrendered by a family who loved him immensely. They recognized that he needed more care than they had the capacity to provide, and making the difficult decision to surrender him was an act of love. Sometimes loving an animal means knowing when you need help giving them what they deserve
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