It was her dream to open a petting zoo, but that dream quickly turned into something bigger—a rescue ranch. Almost 75 animals call the Honey Do Ranch home. Its owner Donita Paul says you're more than welcome to come meet them.

Donita’s place is full of open doors and for about five years, her Dunn County ranch has been open to any animal in need.

"People knew I loved animals and they'd call and ask me if I would take in dogs or cats,” Donita says. “Then my vet called about a miniature pony and another vet called about another miniature pony…"

Her ranch is full of misfits of sorts:

Homeless ponies like Ruby and Steve who came from a farm in Minnesota. Overworked horses that never had pasture time or free water and love it now.

One pup, Penny was going to be put down because of her food allergies.

"She barely had any hair when we got her," Donita tells us. “I make her rice and vegetables everyday.”

But, it's a little guy munching away who might just be the apple of his owner's eye: Cowboy was blind, abandoned and left to die.

"Nobody else wanted him I guess. But, he's going to stay here," Donita says holding onto her pony.

Here at the ranch with Donita and other helping hands—like volunteer Kathy Myren who says the animals are always quick to repay her.

"They show a lot of love,” Kathy tells us. “You can love an animal and you really will get it in return."

And just like her pot bellied pair of pigs (Wilber and Arnold) who rise ready to shine, Donita is up and at 'em each and every morning with a smile.

"This is my dream,” she says. “I’m in heaven and I think they think they are too.”

Donita is in the process of getting her non-profit status. She offers all sorts of fun events at the ranch, including hayrides, birthday parties, bonfires and weddings. Those fees are negotiable and all the money goes towards running her rescue ranch. The petting zoo is free by appointment for groups or families. But, donations are appreciated.

Call (715) 235-3332 or CLICK HERE for more information.