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Every animal has a story

About Us — Told by Skipper (The Boss)

  

Hi there! I’m Skipper — proud peahen, shoulder rider, professional supervisor, and the boss of Caillou’s Calling. 


Let me tell you about my favorite human, Marty. After surviving two rare forms of cancer, he didn’t just move on, he made it his mission to give others a second chance at life. In 2012, he founded Caillou’s Calling Animal Rescue with just four wolves and a dream.

Today, that dream has grown into a safe place for more than 80 residents — emus, deer, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, roosters, cats, dogs, and (of course) wolves. And me. Don’t forget me.


Marty actually saved me before I even hatched! My mom left my egg behind, but Marty tucked it into an incubator, and five days later, here I was! I’ve been attached to him ever since: riding on his shoulder, going for car rides, and (allegedly) interrupting his work.


Marty runs the rescue mostly on his own, with help from a small but mighty team of volunteers. Together, they make sure every animal here is safe, fed, and loved — no matter where we came from or what we’ve been through.  Many of us arrived scared, hurt, or abandoned, but Marty gave us hope, healing, and a forever home. His kindness knows no bounds , and trust me, I see everything from my perch. 


 We can’t thank him enough. (Well, we could, but our mouths are usually full of snacks.) Your visits, donations, and support help us continue this incredible mission. So come visit us, meet my friends, and see the magic of Caillou’s Calling for yourself. 

Marty & Baby Skipper

The Boss

Say Hello to Our Hooved Herd

Abigail

Titan & Bowser

Willow B.

Willow B.

Titan & Bowser

Willow B.

Titan & Bowser

Titan & Bowser

Titan & Bowser

Monkey

Monkey

Titan & Bowser

Gypsy

Monkey

Gypsy

Olgee

Monkey

Gypsy

Little Joe

Jack & Jilly

Little Joe

Lucy

Jack & Jilly

Little Joe

Jack & Jilly

Jack & Jilly

Jack & Jilly

Trixie

...and many more!

Jack & Jilly

...and many more!

...and many more!

...and many more!

Feathered Flock

Meet Our Emus

 We’re the emus of Caillou’s Calling, and we can’t wait to meet you! Some folks think emus are mean, but not us...we’re gentle, curious, and love making new friends. If you’re lucky, you might even catch us doing our happy dance! Fun fact: we can run up to 30 miles an hour (though we prefer a good stroll these days), and our feathers are soft as velvet. Come say hi - we promise to make you smile!  

Morty

 Hi there! I’m Morty, and I couldn’t be happier to call Caillou’s Calling home. I love meeting new friends, especially the ones who give good neck scratches and warm hugs. Life’s pretty amazing when you’re surrounded by kindness (and spinach). 

Rick

 And I’m Rick—the handsome one, obviously. My favorite hobby? Sneaking up on Marty when he least expects it. Keeps him on his toes! We were rescued from a farm that bred emus for meat and oil, and now we get to spend our days goofing around, stretching our legs, and showing off our happy dances. Not bad for a couple of rescued emus! 

Mama, Sailor & Lula

 

Hello there, friends! I’m Mama, and these two curious little ones are my babies, Tiki & Tala. We came from a local farm that needed to find us a new home, and Marty made sure we could all stay together! We love it here because there is so much to see and we get lots of spinach treats. We’re learning the ropes from Rick and Morty and enjoying every sunny day. Come visit—we’d love to show you how sweet family life can be!

The Waddle Squad

Amelia, Stevie, Julie, Meg & Lisa

Cheese, Fiona & Luke

Dion, Rosie, Elvis & Dolly

Pauly

Porter

Chip

  

I promise I'm the friendliest rooster you'll ever meet! I started as an egg left behind, until Marty found me and decided I mattered. He raised me from the very beginning - carrying me around, letting me grow up inside the house, and showing me nothing but love.

I like meeting people, cuddling up in laps, and taking great selfies. If I want to be picked up, I’ll back myself right up and wait...it works every time! I’m proof that when you raise an animal with kindness, they grow into love. That’s me. Chip. Professional lap rooster and very good friend.

Pete, Patsy, Paul, Poppy & Patches

Roosters & Chickens

Olly

Blackie

Blackie

Blackie

Blackie

Blackie

Pepper

Blackie

Pepper

...and many more!

Pepper

...and many more!

...and many more!

...and many more!

...and many more!

...and many more!

Indian Peafowl

Skipper

Gilligan

Gilligan

I am the self-declared boss around here (and trust me, everyone knows it). Marty raised me from a tiny chick, so he's my dad,  best friend, and chauffeur—especially when it comes to tractor rides! Wherever he goes, I’m right behind him.

I take my job as the official greeter of the rescue very seriously. When visitors arrive, I strut right 

I am the self-declared boss around here (and trust me, everyone knows it). Marty raised me from a tiny chick, so he's my dad,  best friend, and chauffeur—especially when it comes to tractor rides! Wherever he goes, I’m right behind him.

I take my job as the official greeter of the rescue very seriously. When visitors arrive, I strut right over to welcome them...mostly because I’m hoping they’ve brought grapes. 

Gilligan

Gilligan

Gilligan

 I came all the way from a farm in southern Illinois to meet the lovely Skipper. My best buddy is Pauly the turkey, and we do everything together! You might notice I don’t have the usual blue and green feathers like most peacocks. That’s because I have something called leucism, which means my feathers don’t have pigment. It makes me all white and even  more gorgeous, if I do say so myself.

Four-legged Friends

Hi, I’m Artic 🐺

I’m a 60% wolf hybrid with a big voice and a soft heart. I came here from Washingt

Arctic

Vincent

Vincent

Hi, I'm Artic and I’m 60% wolf hybrid with a big voice and a soft heart. I came here from Washington State after my owner had to make a very hard decision because of Illinois laws. Even though we couldn’t stay together, she still visits me...and I never forget that kind of love.

I’m playful, observant, and I like to use my voice to bark he

Hi, I'm Artic and I’m 60% wolf hybrid with a big voice and a soft heart. I came here from Washington State after my owner had to make a very hard decision because of Illinois laws. Even though we couldn’t stay together, she still visits me...and I never forget that kind of love.

I’m playful, observant, and I like to use my voice to bark hello to visitors and howl at the train when it passes by. I Iove ear scratches, car rides with Marty, and playing tag with my friends. I may have a little wild in me, but I was raised with love and that makes all the difference.

Vincent

Vincent

Vincent

I’m a 90% wolf hybrid, born right here at Caillou’s Calling! My parents were Kiva and Cain, and this place has always been home. I’m calm, observant, and usually very quiet. But when the train goes by, I join in with a howl along with Artic and the other dogs. I love rolling in fresh straw and watching the world around me. Once, I went on

I’m a 90% wolf hybrid, born right here at Caillou’s Calling! My parents were Kiva and Cain, and this place has always been home. I’m calm, observant, and usually very quiet. But when the train goes by, I join in with a howl along with Artic and the other dogs. I love rolling in fresh straw and watching the world around me. Once, I went on a big adventure and wandered all the way to Janesville, Wisconsin. Thanks to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, I was kept safe and brought back home. Now I’m safe, loved, and exactly where I belong.

Leo

Lilly

Lilly

I'm LEO! I’m a Siberian Husky with a bold, loving personality and a lot to say. I don’t bark much, but I love to “talk” with howls, whines, and all sorts of funny noises that sometimes sound almost like words. I came to Caillou’s Calling from Tampa, Florida, where a friend rescued me from a high-kill shelter. I love car rides, leaning ove

I'm LEO! I’m a Siberian Husky with a bold, loving personality and a lot to say. I don’t bark much, but I love to “talk” with howls, whines, and all sorts of funny noises that sometimes sound almost like words. I came to Caillou’s Calling from Tampa, Florida, where a friend rescued me from a high-kill shelter. I love car rides, leaning over Marty’s shoulder to help him drive, playing fetch, and getting scratches behind my ears. With my thick double coat, I stay cozy in freezing weather and I “shed it all out” in the summer to stay cool. Life is more fun when you’re curious, playful, and full of love!

Lilly

Lilly

Lilly

My name is Lilly and I'm a coon hound mix. I came here from Tennessee after being rescued from an abusive situation. Even with a difficult start, I’ve grown into a sweet, affectionate, and people-loving pup. I’m a special-needs dog with megaesophagus, which means I need my meals blended and enjoyed while standing upright. Marty takes exce

My name is Lilly and I'm a coon hound mix. I came here from Tennessee after being rescued from an abusive situation. Even with a difficult start, I’ve grown into a sweet, affectionate, and people-loving pup. I’m a special-needs dog with megaesophagus, which means I need my meals blended and enjoyed while standing upright. Marty takes excellent care of me, blending my food every day to make sure I get all the nutrition I need. My condition doesn’t slow me down one bit! I love car rides, frozen treats, ear scratches, and happily greeting every visitor who stops by. Life is full of love, and I’m happy to share mine with anyone I meet.

Feline Family

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Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Houdini

Kitty Kitty Gumdrop

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Sylvestor & Alfred

Cinnamon

Lil' Moo

Sylvestor & Alfred

Sylvestor & Alfred

Sylvestor & Alfred

Sylvestor & Alfred

Sylvestor & Alfred

Elsa

Dottie

Oscar

Oscar

Dottie

Oscar

Dottie

Dottie

Dottie

Roger

Tigger

Dottie

Tigger

Tigger

Tigger

Fluffy

Tigger

Tigger

Stove Kitty

...and many more!

Stove Kitty

Cupcake

...and many more!

Stove Kitty

...and many more!

...and many more!

...and many more!

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