Hobby Acres Farm

Our carefully selected team of Equines are fully insured and can provide a range of services from birthday entertainment and educational workshops to psychotherapy sessions. 

Hobby Acres Farm is the foundation farm of Call the NP! to offer HAART - Holistic Animal Assisted Recreation & Therapy under the supervision of NP Jen RN(ec) - Nurse Psychotherapist. The HAART At The Farm equine assisted wellness program takes place in the riding arena of our farm and is available as 1:1 or for small groups. We also offer HAART Outreach programs for educational, healthcare, and residential care settings. 

Visit www.callthenp.com for more information about the HAART Eco-Therapy and Equine Assisted Wellness programs. 

"Soft landing" refers to providing a intimate and minimal stress short-term or longer stay for an animal that can no longer be kept by their current owner or at their current location.  Unlike 'rescues' this arrangement is done directly with the 'owner', is of no fault to them or the animal(s), and does not involve the hassle of surrendering their loved pet to a shelter or auction. 

Successful graduates of our soft-landing program undergo complete veterinary care (including vaccines, castration if needed, and hoof care) as well as a behavioural assessment and, at minimum, a refresher on basic handling manners before being offered for adoption to new loving homes. Those who require more indefinite care (palliation, retirement, etc...) stay with us among friends to live our their time. 

The focus is to provide a safe place for the animal in times of unexpected change. Life happens!
 

We offer soft landings exclusively for the following:

• backyard/small flock chickens and poultry
• miniature equines (horses and donkeys)
• Shetland sheep 
• Shetland sheepdogs (shelties)
  

Contact us to discuss your situation in confidence to assist you with your needs. We always welcome donations and support for our program as adoption fees never cover the costs of rehabilitation. 

Our resident licensed mechanic provides off-site service calls for a variety of vintage and classic automotive needs. Specializing in Volkswagon Beetles we have definitely collected quite a few of our own and are happy to show them off at local events and shows. 

Check out our collection and current projects here