Four Roots actually started as a homeschool name. When we began educating our four kids at home, we wanted something that reflected our family - our kids were the four roots, learning and growing together. A year or two later, when we started taking in animals, the name just came with us.

It fit. And over time, the meaning grew.

Our logo intentionally has four animals, one for each of our kids. And our tagline, Rooted in family. Built for second chances, tells both halves of our story: our family at the heart of it, and the animals who have been given second chances and now call this place home, too.

Alpacas and llamas are our specialty and make up most of the residents here, but we also have goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and barn cats.

Please see our Rehoming page found here

Please contact the Oregon Department of Wildlife division for assistance. You can also contact Think Wild, a wildlife hospital and conversation center here in Central Oregon. They have a dedicated Wildlife Hotline at 541-241-8680.

Our sanctuary isn’t open to the public for drop-in hours, but we do host special events from time to time. We’d love for you to join us when we do, so make sure to join our email list for all the latest updates!

At this time, we do not have an individual volunteer program.

Four Roots Ranch is a small, family-run sanctuary, and the daily care of our animals is handled by our family. We’re so grateful for the interest and support, and we hope to offer more ways for people to get involved in the future.