Majical Miniatures and the Cat's Cradle inc

Hello, I visited and had a great time. I really enjoyed feeding the babies. I also fell for speedy the llama he was great. He would run full speed at you and all you had to do was put your hand out and say stop. He would come to a dead stop with his nose on your hand. They do wonderful work caring for the animals.

Ariyana, Jan, and their staff are the most caring and compassionate people we know. Their dedication and knowledge for serving the animals they rescue and shelter is extraordinary. We have known them since we moved to Parrish in 2005, and try to help them and their shelter any way we can.
They are truly rare individuals who dedicate their lives to making other lives better.

We encourage everyone to help support their shelter!

Mark Snider & Kim Oliphant

I worked for this organization for about a year after first moving to Florida post college graduation. Having a background mostly in accredited, public organizations, working for MM was a new experience that has set the standard in animal rescue care. They bend over beyond backwards to put everything they have into every animal that comes through their gates, from staying up all night to provide medical care and company to investing in professional food and care products for everyone, to making the impossible happen in cases everyone else would consider a lost cause. Although my personal path has led me elsewhere, I continue to volunteer for them whenever possible. I have the utmost respect for the staff who contribute quite literally themselves to providing abandoned or abused animals with a loving home and individual care. The animals always come first and it is impossible to not see the benefits of this attention upon meeting the sanctuary residents.

I became involved with Majical Miniatures through a friend and volunteered over the course of a year until I moved out of the area. From management to volunteer, this organization is well run with an eye toward making every dollar count toward the rehabilitation and welfare of the formerly abused and abandoned exotic animals who call it home. The organization makes a point to recreate a natural habitat for each inhabitant catering to the individual need. This is an organization that I would highly recommend when you're thinking of making a donation of time or money.

I became acquainted with Majical miniatures several years ago when I was looking to find a new home for my llamas. They were in need of something to help protect their rescues from the neighboring and hunting bobcat population and so it began. I have worked in the field of rescue and primatology for more years than I want to mention and this is by far the best organization of its type. The caring of Arianna and Jan as well as on site staff Jenna is above reproach! When I had a parrot in need of hourly care they volunteered to help without even blinking! Thanks to them she returned home to her mate 3 months later alive and well again. You always know they will do anything possible to help any animal in need and it will get the best care, attention, and life possible...regardless of the personal or financial costs to them.

Majical Miniatures is a wonderful place to go & relax with the animals and nature. You can get up close and personal with loved, well fed and cared for, & very clean environment for the aniimals. Animals can feel the love you give them and I can sure feel the love they give back. It is rewarding to know the animals have a place to live out the rest of their life in a well managed place with natural settings. I can't say enough about going there. It's my way of escaping the rollercoaster of life. The kangaroos have air conditioned play houses with windows, and a shelf to lay on. All I would need is a radio or tv and could live in one. I tell everyone about these LUCKY animals. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

I have become acquainted with Majical Miniatures and have found the organization to be life-givers to the many animals that pass thru the doors of this rescue. They are truly inspiritional in the care and love given to these needy animals. I do not hesitate to give whatever financial help I can give and I know that it is used in the best interest of the animals' welfare. Absolutely awesome!!!

Majical Miniatures is the best facility I have ever worked for. The animals are always number one and I think that is very important at rescues. Everyone goes above and beyond what is "expected" of them to ensure the animals always have the very best care.

I love this place! The animals are treated so kindly and you can see it in their eyes. I am so impressed with how hard they work to make these animals have life with dignity. They have such a variety of animals and they can tell you exactly what each one needs to stay healthy. I have watched Majical Miniatures evolve over the years and it is truly magical.

Majical Miniatures is a very special rescue where all the animals are treated with love and gentleness. The many assorted animals come here and bond with new friends (both animal and human) in a very natural setting with plenty of room to wander. Three hundred sixty five days a year they are coddled and cared for. Owners, managers , and volunteers keep this rescue heaven on earth for many very special creatures. They really deserve a 10 star rating!!!

Absolutely Amazing! I have been working with animals my whole life. I have run across so many so called rescues that care more about the income the generate than the well being of the animals in their care. It is refreshing to run across a organization like Majical Miniatures that pours their heart and soul into what they do. Kudos!!

Majical Miniatures is truly a one of kind organization. They have a wonderful staff & volunteers who go the extra mile for all creatures in need. They collaborate with a number of other rescue organizations to make their mission even more far reaching. And further increase this by helping the public with solutions to animal situations and just supplying information. They continue to strive to provide the best possible care & homes for all of their 'residents'. Majical Miniatures is a rescue that is truly driven by its mission statement.

Majical Miniatures is an amazing organization. It is evident that caring for the animals is their number one priority. They work tirelessly to ensure that each animal is very well cared for and loved. I can not say enough good things about the staff and volunteers at Majical Miniatures.

Magical Mniatures is the most special place to me . They take so much pride and care of all of the animals here. So much work and time goes into this wonderful place full of love and care. Peacefull to say the least. If ever there is problem with one of the animals a veterinarian is immediatly called. NEVER in all of my Volunteering adventures have I found a sanctuary so dedicated to the health and well being of the animals.... I am a true supporter and always will be.
Debbie Harvat

Majical Miniatures is a very caring animal rescue/rehab organization. I am impressed with the amount of work they put into the monthly newsletter, their fundraising yard sales, and getting the word out when they have an animal with special or critical needs. I have supported them financially and once donated a foot massage for a duckling with a bad foot who needed a whirlpool. They were very appreciative and even took the time to call me back and ask for my email address so they could send me pictures of the duck using it. It was nice to see my donation in action and put to good use. Keep up the good work.

these people are doing what every animal lover would love to do. they are taking the role for us that can't. I know that the volunteers of this organization give their heart and soul to make this work for unfortunate animals. they deserve the most, I am going to form an event for 2013 as manager of a fashion store in Sarasota. So important to these animals that deserve the care of these people.....thank you

Dr. Saint Jennings, Jan Doherty, Jenna and the entire modest staff are among the most caring, devoted, energetic people I've ever met. The animals enjoy a loving, healthy, clean and safe environment. And, the animals have the appropriate areas to live and roam for their species, as well as the proper food for their species. I've been an animal advocate, activist, volunteer and donor for many years in the Sarasota-Bradenton FL area and have great respect and trust in Majical Miniatures. They are deserving of any and all consideration available to help keep this much needed sanctuary going. Madeline Young

This is a much needed organization. They work long hard hours taking care o animals in need. everyone should support majical miniatures in anyway that they can.

I have been involved with animal rescue and non profit organizations for over 30 yrs and Majical Miniatures tops the list! It is a place where the animals and our mission truly comes first. Quality of life means everything. Good food,& medical care, clean areas, enrichment, the most natural habitats we can provide, and great staff & volunteers as caretakers who really appreciate the every day miracles here are the norm. It is truly a magical place.

Dr. Ariyana Saint Jennings, a retired veterinarian, and founder/director of MaJical Miniatures, and her incredible staff, went to a great deal of trouble and expense to save a Red kangaroo, who had been injured at another facility.

The dedication that the team from MaJical Miniatures showed during this time was beyond what a typical rescue facility would have considered.

The red kangaroo, who had sustained two broken heels, required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Dr. Ariyana stayed with the kangaroo 24 hours per day during her recovery, and even slept beside her, to ensure she was never left alone.

The situation was made even more difficult because Poppy, the kangaroo, was not a tame animal, so Dr. Ariyana and her staff had to try and persuade Poppy that they were trying to help her and keep her from getting stressed, since kangaroos suffer severely from stress when they are not accustomed to being handled by people.

Unfortunately, after a month of little sleep and a lot of TLC, dressing changes and medications, Poppy passed away peacefully, and left the girls devastated. They had done their absolute best and no one could have done more for Poppy.

I was amazed at the compassion and diligence that the girls showed during Poppy’s rehabilitation and I am extremely proud to know Dr. Ariyana and her staff.

It's great knowing the wildlife in Florida have a safe haven and place to recouperate and heal from tragic events. Thanks Majical Miniatures!

Majical Miniatures has made a huge impact in the lives of so many animals who needed them. They have been and continue to be a tremendous asset to Central Florida. My children love reading all the updates from their newsletter as well as the education that is provided through the teams knowledge.

The volunteers at Majical Miniatures do an amazing job caring for injured wild animals and neglected or unwanted exotic and farm animals. They excel in their mission as an educational center also.

Majical Minitures is run by very caring people that give freely of their time to help many creatures that have been abused, abandonded and neglected. I have seen these animals be given new life by theirr caretakers. The staff and management clearly care about the animals brought to them or the ones that have been transported from a distance. each animal is addressed and given individual care and if it should not make it, staff and volunteers show very visably how they are affected. God Bless those that give so much to these helpless animals.

An amazing place with lots to do and see. The animals are happy, the people are friendly and full of passion for what they do.

I have volunteered at Majical Miniatures several times and am always impressed with their dedication. They truely love all the animals and want them all as happy as possible. The place is always clean - really clean. Great people too

Thrilled to learn there is a rehabilition center around the corner! Had to check it out and was amazed! The staff @ volunteers all have a passion for the animals and I wanted to be apart of it! The facilities are clean and the animals come first before all else. My daughter and I volunteered there a few times and are anxious to go back! It's a great project and they've done a job well done!

I work with somebody that is very involved with Majical Miniatures in Parrish, FL. We have given some donations to Majical Miniatures, so one day she took the time to let us come to their property and see just what they have done. We were amazed at the animals and the place itself. The animals were very healthy looking and seemed to be happy in their surroundings. The volunteers were working hard, but seemed to love it. We felt like all of the animals (and there are alot of varieties) were fortunate to have a place like this to come to. We have been telling our family and friends what a wonderful place this is for the animals and how lucky they are to be living there. We're so thankful that there are people like these workers and volunteers that dedicate their lives to helping these animals.

I am a volunteer for Majical Minatures, I have been volunteering for over a year. All the animals from the Prairie dogs to horses,ducks,kangroos, bird ,monkeys and many others could not be loved any more by the employees and volunteers. Every employee and volunteer give 150% to keep all animals healthy and loved. If you ever had a chance to see this facility you would be amazed a how clean all areas are keep. The animals are always watched for any kind a abnormality and taken care of immediatley. No animal is euthanized. If possible some of the animals have been adopted, if that can not happen they have a home for life. As the economy has shrunk so have donations. Donations are badly needed.

My first visit to Majical Minatures was a few weeks ago. I had offered to help paint the new kangaroo houses. From the minute I went through the gates I was welcomed by everyone even the really big turkey. As I'm painting having a good time I realize with all the animals that are around me there is no smell even inside the main building no smell! I have never been anywhere with all these animals that didn't have odor. I can tell everyone enjoys being there and works hard to keep this wonderful place in tip top shape and all the animals looked happy & healthy. They have worked very hard to make each animal be in a place that is perfect for them. I was impressed. I hope to volunteer more in the future.

This place is just awesome! They take great care of the animals and the place is immaculate!