Rancho Compasión, a Nicasio sanctuary providing lifelong havens to more than 100 rescued animals across 11 species, is hosting its second annual “Cirque du Sanctuary: Moolin Rouge” gala at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfax Pavilion.
Senior Animal Care at Rancho Compasión
- Rufus, the sanctuary’s oldest and largest goat, receives a specialized daily routine for arthritis and joint changes, including gentle grooming, pressure-point massage, specialized hoof care, and medicated meals.
- The property enables residents rescued from trauma, abuse, or neglect to live out their full natural lifespans, necessitating round-the-clock medical attention and specialized nutrition.
- Tickets for Saturday’s plant-based garden-to-table dinner and fundraiser are priced at $250, with proceeds directly supporting senior animal medical care and local youth education programs.
Daily Care Routines for Aging Rescues in Nicasio
As animals age at the Nicasio sanctuary, conditions such as arthritis require tailored daily routines. Rufus, Rancho Compasión’s oldest and largest goat, navigates age-related mobility and hoof health challenges with targeted physical accommodations. His daily schedule features gentle grooming, pressure-point massage, specialized hoof care, and medicated meals served alongside his favorite treats. Beyond physical management, Rufus maintains rich social connections by interacting with Fern, a resident Nigerian dwarf goat, strolling to the garden with caretakers, and receiving daily attention.
Funding Medical Needs Through the Moolin Rouge Gala
Providing round-the-clock medical attention, specialized nutrition, and accommodations for elder animals demands substantial ongoing resources. To sustain these medical operations and support vital youth education programs—which connect Marin students with animals, nature, and organic farming through field trips, after-school enrichment, and summer camps—the sanctuary is hosting its second annual gala. Titled “Cirque du Sanctuary: Moolin Rouge,” the Saturday event at the Fairfax Pavilion opens at 5 p.m.
| Event Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Cirque du Sanctuary: Moolin Rouge |
| Date & Time | Saturday at 5 p.m. |
| Location | Fairfax Pavilion |
| Ticket Price | $250 |
Performances and Culinary Highlights at Fairfax Pavilion
The upcoming “cow-baret” features a diverse lineup of entertainment and dining. Attendees will experience live music by El Radio Fantastique, magic by Matthew Holtzman, and burlesque and can-can performances. The evening also includes a live auction led by the Kilted Auctioneer and a plant-based garden-to-table dinner curated by the sanctuary’s founder, chef Miyoko Schinner. Proceeds from the $250 tickets directly ensure that senior animals receive ongoing specialized medical care while empowering local youth through sanctuary education. Further details and ticket information are available through ranchocompasion.org or by contacting [email protected].
