Briscot Farm and Sanctuary

Briscot Farm and Sanctuary Briscot Farm is a small family owned farm, Historic Landmark and Animal Sanctuary.

We are a registered 501(c)3 dedicated to the community and the culture of connection through our love of animals.

Little August is settling in very well. Feeling better every day and living his best life all because of you. His fever ...
09/05/2026

Little August is settling in very well. Feeling better every day and living his best life all because of you. His fever has subsided. He has his new medication to help the inflammation in his legs decrease so that he can begin developing properly.
He lays in his soft bed as though he’s never seen one before. He doesn’t know what treats are.. you can tell that this boy was never really shown love until now. And despite all of this, he’s a sweetheart, curious, eager to be a part of whatever you are doing.
Thank you Angels 😇 ❤️‍🩹

If you or somebody you know would like to support Augusts Journey or become a sponsor, please follow the link below so we can keep saying yes to souls in need.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-17676

09/04/2026

❤️ HELP US BECOME THE BEST LITTLE SANCTUARY IN WASHINGTON.
Before we were a nonprofit, we were simply a few private individuals with careers who decided to open our private farm and historic landmark to the community two days a week.
We had a handful of rescued residents.
We never asked for donations. We used our own resources, paid for their care ourselves, and opened the gates because we believed this beautiful old farm was something worth sharing.
Then the flood happened.
And something changed.
You showed up for us.
Our community stood behind this farm when we needed you most. You reminded us just how much this place meant to people, and we made a decision:
We would become a nonprofit sanctuary, open the farm full-time, and dedicate this place to the community that fought so hard to keep it here.
That decision required some big changes.
Farmer Grace stepped away from her career so Farmer Don could continue climbing the ladder in his, while she took on running the farm and sanctuary full-time. She now runs the farm business five days a week to cover her personal expenses while dedicating the rest of her life to the animals and this mission.
We’ve simplified our lives. We drive old cars. We don’t take vacations. We haven’t really had a day off in years.
And somehow, we have never been more certain:
This is where we belong.
This is what we’re supposed to be doing.
Now we’re asking our community to dream bigger with us.
Help us build one of the strongest community-supported sanctuaries in Washington.
Help us grow this page until people across the state know there is a little farm in this valley where animals get another chance.
Help us build our volunteer program.
Help us fill our hay barn.
Help us strengthen our emergency and evacuation resources so that if disaster ever comes knocking again, we’re ready.
Help us create something so strong that it will still be here serving animals and this community long after we’re gone.
Things are happening quickly now that Farmer Grace can focus on the sanctuary full-time, and this next chapter feels bigger than anything we’ve done before.
So please — follow us. Share our posts. Invite your friends. Visit the farm. Volunteer. Donate when you can. Tell people about us.
Five dollars matters.
One share matters.
One new follower matters.
One volunteer matters.
We don’t need one person to do everything.
We need a community willing to do something.
Let’s see what we can build together.
Let’s make this the best little sanctuary this county — and maybe this state — has ever seen. ❤️🐴🐷🐐

It’s the little things that can make a big difference. ❤️August now has a big, soft bed to rest those tired legs — and w...
09/04/2026

It’s the little things that can make a big difference. ❤️
August now has a big, soft bed to rest those tired legs — and we’re lifting his feed bag to a height that makes eating more comfortable for him.
Imagine having one leg longer than the others and having to constantly shift, balance and compensate just to lower your mouth to the ground for food.
For a normal horse, grazing is effortless. For August, it can be work.
So we’re bringing his food up to him!
Less balancing. Less strain on those crooked legs and sore joints. More time simply eating, resting and healing.
We may not be able to change the body August arrived in, but we can change the world around him to make that body more comfortable.
Big soft beds. Food within easy reach. Good veterinary care. Patience. And a whole lot of love.
Whatever August’s future holds, we’re going to make sure he knows what comfort feels like.

Angels of August. You have come fast and you have come fiercely. Thank you for providing for this very special boy. Though we are not out of the woods we cannot help but imagine all of the amazing memories he will bring us all as we walk this sweet boy toward a better future.❤️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-17676

09/03/2026

Lady Raven the Percheron Draft horse also had a big day yesterday. As we all know, Miss Raven is well into her golden years. Raven and Pete arrived together last year. This summer, Raven had a bit of a rough time with the heat followed by an arthritis flare.
So of course we asked for an assessment and this is what is going on.
Miss Raven is beginning to experience some arthritis in her neck. This is normal as draft horses age however it is a sign to us to keep a close eye, listen to her and help her.
She is was born in 2002, rescued from a Canadian Premarin farm by a sweet couple who lived in Oregon.
When they moved on to retirement the asked that Pete and Raven come here to live out their days together in safety.
For now she has received a prescription to help with inflammation and we are feeling much better and pushing all the other drafts horses around the field like normal.
It’s when she stops causing chaos that we know something is up with her.
❤️

One more note!
Thank you Dr. Leydens with Northwest Equine for being here within our community. We know we can always count on you and your team for the highest quality care in the field.
The fact that you give us the ability to care for these animals without loading them up and stressing them out is such a blessing.
Your team has been here with us for almost a decade. From regular maintenance to midnight calls for an ailing donkey and helping us lay some of the finest souls to rest.
We thank you. We hope you can see this and hope you know just how appreciative we are for your services.

Dear Friends,Tonight, I watched the sun go down.Maybe that doesn’t sound like much.But not long ago, I was standing at a...
09/03/2026

Dear Friends,
Tonight, I watched the sun go down.
Maybe that doesn’t sound like much.

But not long ago, I was standing at an auction trying to survive on legs that could barely hold me, surrounded by noise, confusion, strangers, trailers, and uncertainty.

I was tired.
I was hurting.
And I was getting very close to giving up.

But tonight is different.
My belly is full.
I have fresh water.
I have shelter.

I have a soft place to rest. And I have a name.

They call me August.
I was told my name means “great, majestic, and worthy of respect.”
I don’t know if I feel very great or majestic yet.

But I think I’m beginning to understand what it feels like to be treated like I am worthy.

And for the first time in a long time, I don’t have to fight for anything.

Today, a veterinarian came to see me. She looked at my legs, took pictures of my bones, checked my fever, and started trying to figure out how to help me.

It is the kind of care I should have had from the beginning.

I don’t know what my future looks like yet. My legs may never be straight. I may never become the horse someone once expected me to be.

But tonight, none of that matters.

Tonight, I am safe.

I can stand here quietly, feel the evening air, and watch the sun disappear behind the horizon knowing I have been given something great.

A chance.
A chance to heal.
A chance to grow.
A chance to simply be a horse.

So tonight, while I watch this sunset in peace, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for seeing me when I was struggling.

Thank you for helping get me out of that auction.

Thank you for giving me the care I deserved from the day I was born.

And thank you for giving me this day.

Love,
August 🤎

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-17676

A student wrote about his favorite part of summer ❤️
09/03/2026

A student wrote about his favorite part of summer ❤️

August has a chance. ❤️You guys, the vet came to see August today.He’s not out of the woods yet. He has some recovering ...
09/03/2026

August has a chance. ❤️
You guys, the vet came to see August today.
He’s not out of the woods yet. He has some recovering to do, and we’re dealing with a little bit of a respiratory issue after everything his young body has been through.
We took X-rays of his legs today, and we found a few things that we need to investigate further. His vet is sending his X-rays and information for further consultation, and for now, time will tell.
But the words I’m holding onto tonight are these:
He has a chance.
And if a chance is all we can give this young c**t, then we are going to give it to him.
He made it through the renowned Bowie auction.
He made it onto that trailer.
He made the long trip from Texas to Washington.
And he made it home.
He’s understandably a little sore today after such a long journey, so we’ll be starting him on anti-inflammatories and watching him very closely. We’ll also be keeping a close eye on his respiratory symptoms to make sure he doesn’t become sicker while we wait for the specialist’s opinion.
We don’t know what the road ahead looks like yet.
But we know there is a road ahead.
So hang in there with us for August. ❤️
Send this sweet boy every positive thought, prayer, healing vibe, and ounce of love you have.
He has a chance.
And sometimes, a chance is enough to fight for. 🐴❤️

(Photos, his dedicated vet and auntie Corisa at his side)
Thank you Northwest Equine, Corisa and all of you for standing by him.
Please keep the love rolling in.
All angels on deck! 😇

09/02/2026

WE BROUGHT HIM HOME. NOW WE NEED YOU. 🤎🐴
This is August.
Just days ago, he was standing at a the notorious Bowie Texas livestock auction, caught in a pipeline that can end with horses being shipped across the border for slaughter.
We watched. We waited. Nobody stepped up.
At the final moment we decided we couldn’t wait anymore.
So we reached as deep as we could, emptied what we could spare, and said:
Bring him home.
More than 1,500 miles later, August is here. Safe.
August was born with deformities in his legs, and tomorrow our veterinarian will begin helping us understand exactly what his future looks like and what we can do to give him the very best chance.
But here is what we see today:
A young horse who eats.
A young horse who explores.
A young horse who wants companionship.
A young horse who has absolutely no idea how close his story came to ending.
We believe August has a very real chance at a comfortable, pain-free life as a pasture pet and companion.
And we believe that life is worth fighting for.
Taking him in was a big decision for a little sanctuary.
We are heading into winter. We are still rebuilding after the flooding. Our resources are stretched thin. But sometimes rescue doesn’t wait until the timing is convenient.
Sometimes you simply have to decide that one more life matters.
Now we’re asking our community to stand behind that decision.
If you’ve ever wondered where your donation goes when you support a small, local rescue — this is it.
You can see this rescue.
You can visit this rescue.
You can touch this rescue.
You can watch the work happen right in front of you.
Your support helps provide August’s veterinary care, radiographs, farrier work, feed, supplements, bedding and whatever comes next as we learn what this boy needs.
Whether it’s $5, $10, $25 or a monthly sponsorship, it matters.
Please follow the donation link attached to this post. You can make a one-time gift or become a sponsor, and eligible donations to our nonprofit are tax-deductible.
And if you cannot donate, please share August. Help us put his story in front of someone who can.
I haven’t had nearly enough time lately for the administrative side of rescue. I’ve been a little busy arranging transportation from Texas and getting a very special horse home. 🤎
We’ll add more ways to help soon.
For tonight, I’m simply asking:
Will you stand with us for August?
We brought him home.
Now let’s show him just how many people are rooting for him to stay.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-17676

🐷💗 TODAY WAS PIGGY SPA DAY! 💗🐷Today was a big care day at the sanctuary — all SEVEN of our piggies got their turn for a ...
09/01/2026

🐷💗 TODAY WAS PIGGY SPA DAY! 💗🐷
Today was a big care day at the sanctuary — all SEVEN of our piggies got their turn for a little maintenance and a whole lot of love.
🐽 Hoof trims
💉 Vaccines
🪱 Deworming
🩺 General checkups
🦷 And Mr. Peanut, our handsome boar, even had his tusks shortened!
These are the days that aren’t always glamorous, but they are such an important part of rescue and sanctuary work. Seven piggies means seven little lives depending on us to make sure they stay healthy, comfortable and properly cared for.
Our veterinary fund is running low right now, but that will never mean their care stops. When an animal needs something, we find a way. ❤️
If you’ve ever loved one of our piggies, laughed at their antics, brought them a treat, or just believe in what we’re doing here, please consider sponsoring a piggy or making a donation toward our veterinary fund.
Even $5 or $10 helps us rebuild that fund for the next animal who needs us. Sponsorship is easy and free! Simply follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-17676
And if donating isn’t possible right now, please SHARE this post. Sharing costs nothing and can make an enormous difference for a little sanctuary like ours.
Seven piggies cared for today.
🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷Seven more reasons to keep going.
Thank you to all of our angels for helping us take care of them. 💗

Thank you Dr. P with Plateau Vet. You are such a legend and we appreciate and love you dearly.

09/01/2026

We are going to wrap up the week with a video of Gayle being the least helpful cow.

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27329 78th Avenue
Kent, WA
98032

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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(425) 247-5064

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