December 2025

Dear Readers,

What a year!
We've shared so many stories about our animals with you. How they were rescued, how they moved in with us, were able to recover with us, received care, and some even went on to their forever homes with their families.
I could tell you in numbers how many animals have arrived at Finca Noah, how many have been adopted, how many we rescued but had to let go due to their severe injuries and suffering. How many animals received a new and second life through emergency surgery and care. But these are just cold numbers, and I'm absolutely not a numbers person.
The emotional story of each rescued soul means far more to us, because we are repeatedly overwhelmed when we see and realize how grateful these animals are. That's why we keep going, even when the path in animal welfare is often rocky. Farah and we at Animal Police have big plans with Finca 2.0. Let yourselves be surprised as we try, piece by piece, to create a true oasis that we will surely achieve even better and faster with your support. The visions Farah has in mind can't be realized in a day. But anyone who knows Farah personally knows that things need to move quickly. That's why all help at Finca Noah 2.0 is warmly welcome.

We mourn Bounty

Last month we told you about Bounty. The little sheep that was born with a malformation of its front legs and was left alone in the field by the farmer while his family was moved to graze. We took Bounty in without hesitation. We were full of hope that he would have a beautiful and long life with us. Veterinarians examined him, but advised against surgery for the time being. No one could assure us that Bounty would be able to walk without problems again. We made walking easier for him by padding his knee joints, which he used to move around, with bandages. "Walking" was thus easier for him and, above all, pain-free. He visibly enjoyed his freedom of movement and his partner Lala. We had the feeling that he was enjoying his life and had made peace with his congenital fate. He learned to cope with it and, at Lala's side, no longer felt like an outsider. We were so happy for him.
Everything seemed to be going well. Until the morning when I entered the stable, wished every animal good morning, distributed carrots to the horses and donkeys, and there was no noise from Lala and Bounty's stall. Bounty lay motionless in the straw. I immediately checked what had happened, why he wasn't moving. When I realized his heart was no longer beating, I let Lala out to her large friends in our sheep herd so we could take care of Bounty. Farah too could only confirm his death. Unfortunately, we don't know why he passed away so early. We hold onto the thought that Bounty had a few beautiful weeks in his life filled with much love, warmth, security, and joy among his peers who accepted him just as he was. On that day, the sun shone exceptionally on his memorial spot. We hope he finds his peace. We keep him in our hearts, where he crept in from the very first moment.
All the best, little Bounty, we miss you!

In December, we were delighted to welcome dedicated support from Switzerland. Dear Sandrine and Marco from the Animal Police team, and dear Loris. All three worked tirelessly for the animals day and night. They barely slept during those days and found little rest while working. They experienced firsthand what I try to convey to you through the newsletter and what you can read and see on social media—our daily life with the animals and the work around them, the move, dismantling and building. The renovations and cleaning work, everything that stands before us day after day as normal routine—all three witnessed this live, and after just three days felt that we were achieving something extraordinary. Despite the hard work, all three were filled with joy and so overwhelmed by our project that they can hardly wait to get on the plane to Mallorca again. Sandrine even chose words saying it was a very strenuous but very fulfilling time. She lost her heart to Finca Noah 2.0, and raves every day about how happy she was getting dirty, mucking out, and feeding animals, even greeting a hand-tame deer every morning. Being almost run over by sheep because feeding took too long, or going for walks with big dogs. It did her good to step out of her professional everyday life. I'm speaking now on behalf of Sandrine—I believe everyone should try this and will see that it really is meaningful work. I believe the recognition people give us for what we achieve in animal welfare only truly comes when everyone has seen what working for and with animals means. That the animals thank us is beyond question; the love and gratitude we receive back from them is immeasurable. Every single animal with us has its quirks, its deficits, its peculiarities, but we wouldn't want to miss any of them, and when we find them a beautiful home, we at least know the animal is doing well. We're always in contact with the adoptive family because we care deeply that the animal is thriving outside our care too.
Currently, we have three female dogs and a few velvet paws (affectionate cats) waiting for new homes. Please reach out to Farah if you're looking to welcome an animal friend at your side to start the new year 2026 happy and with lots of love in your heart. Our four-legged friends are looking forward to meeting you.
We wish you a beautiful, happy, and healthy new year.

Nadine De Tomi