Pepper’s Promise

What is Pepper's Promise?

Pepper was never supposed to survive. He and his siblings were rejected by their mother at birth and, without help, wouldn't have made it. I couldn't walk away. I brought them home, warming formula on the stove and bottle-feeding them several times a day. 

But saving Pepper wasn't the end of the story. It was just the beginning. 

Our start on Conchester Highway

Pepper was part of a herd of goats, sheep, and ponies living along Conchester Highway in Chichester. When I found out the animals were going to be sent to auction or slaughter, I stepped in to make sure they stayed safe.

That was the start of Pepper's Promise. A commitment to give these farm animals a safe, loving home and the care they deserve.

Our farm sanctuary today

When the original farm was sold and set to be replaced with a warehouse, we needed a new home. We moved to Bush Hill Farm in Concord Township, where we continue to fulfill our promise today. Now, we're the lifelong home to more than 30 goats, 1 sheep, and 3 ponies, all of whom would have nowhere else to go.

Why donate?

As a small nonprofit, we rely entirely on donations to keep going. Funds raised through Delco Gives will help cover the cost of hay, vet care, and general upkeep for our animals.

I made a promise to Pepper — and every animal after him — that they'd never be forgotten. Now, I'm inviting you to be part of that promise, too. 

—Jonathan Tropea