Every animal has a story

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.