Author Archives: Stephanie Marohn

About Stephanie Marohn

Stephanie Marohn runs the Animal Messenger Sanctuary, a safe haven for farm animals in northern California. She also has a practice in energy healing for animals and is the author of 10 books, including What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and Healing from a Farm Animal Sanctuary.

A Return to Peace

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Stephanie Marohn

The Ring of Protection is complete! That is what I’m calling the new security fence around the barn that allows the animals to spend the night outdoors rather than shut into stalls to protect them from predators, namely, mountain lions. … Continue reading →

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Guardian Puppies

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Stephanie Marohn

I was not expecting the next arrivals on the sanctuary to be dogs, but the killing of Aurora the sheep by a mountain lion brought about this event. Nor would I have thought I’d ever have outdoor dogs (dogs share … Continue reading →

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Aurora: In Memoriam

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Stephanie Marohn

On March 11, a mountain lion killed our beloved sheep Aurora. Weeks later, I am still in shock and grieving for her and what she must have had to go through. It happened during the night and I heard nothing. … Continue reading →

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Perseus and Pegasus: The Real Legends

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Stephanie Marohn

A friend wondered why I would name the newest arrival to the sanctuary after “an antifeminist hero”—Perseus. Others of you might be thinking the same, so here is the real story of Pegasus and Perseus, along with a few other … Continue reading →

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Remembering Chloe

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Stephanie Marohn

Since the passing of our beloved Chloe, I have visited her grave every morning, after first selecting the perfect small stone for the day. This I place on one of the rocks that serve as her headstone, greeting Chloe as … Continue reading →

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Pegasus Gets a Twin

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Stephanie Marohn

A gift just arrived to the sanctuary, and especially to Pegasus. I had promised her that when we got to our new home, I would find her a horse friend her size. She likes her herd (the three donkeys and … Continue reading →

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Home at Last

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Stephanie Marohn

The animals and I have arrived at our forever sanctuary in Sheep Ranch, California! And it is truly wonderful. As it turned out, I drove the truck pulling the horse trailer with all the animals in it to get us … Continue reading →

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Calling All Angels

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Stephanie Marohn

Dear Friends, The animal sanctuary and I need a new home. The place where we’ve been living has just been sold and we need to move by the end of July. My sanctuary has a nonprofit sponsor and I am … Continue reading →

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The Holy Fool

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stephanie Marohn

Rumi says, “Start a huge, foolish project, like Noah.” The Fool card in Tarot signifies having no fear. The Holy Fool is the one who is “foolishly” fearless. Angeles Arrien talks of how calling someone foolish is really criticism of … Continue reading →

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Book Reading

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Stephanie Marohn

Book reading and signing tomorrow! I’ll be talking about the Animal Messenger Sanctuary and reading from my latest book, What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and Healing on a Farm Animal Sanctuary. Saturday, August 25 at 3 pm … Continue reading →

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