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Diane Warren may have written some of the most powerful ballads in pop history, but when she’s not in the studio, she’s deeply committed to rescuing animals. From her Malibu sanctuary to her animal-friendly music office in Los Angeles, the 16-time Oscar nominee lives and breathes compassion—on and off the page.
A Malibu refuge with a special name
Warren’s sanctuary, the Mousebutt Rescue Ranch, sprawls across 7 acres in Malibu. Named tenderly after her beloved late cat Mouse and a parrot named Buttwings, the ranch is more than just a place of comfort—it’s a home for animals others may have given up on. Since purchasing the property in 2017, Warren has made it a haven for creatures of all types.
Here’s what the Mousebutt Rescue Ranch currently shelters:
- 7 donkeys and 2 miniature donkeys
- 5 horses and 2 mini-horses
- 15 goats and 4 pigs
- 6 dogs
- 15 chickens and 2 turkeys
- Around 24 elderly cats rescued from euthanasia
Taking care of such a diverse and large group requires constant attention. That’s why Warren employs a dedicated team of seven staff members who make sure every animal is cared for like family. To read Gwen Stefani headlines magical 2025 Disney Christmas Parade
From chart-topping hits to cage-free offices
If you’ve ever been moved by “Because You Loved Me” or “If I Could Turn Back Time,” there’s a good chance you’ve felt the intensity Warren pours not just into her lyrics, but into everything she believes in—including animal welfare. At her Realsongs headquarters on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles, she’s created what she calls “the most animal-friendly place in town.”
Everything about her studio space underscores that mission. Meat is strictly off-limits. Artists are encouraged to bring their pets to work. Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is often curled up nearby while she writes. Her other studio companions? Birds named Chicken and Charlie.
It’s one thing to say you love animals—it’s another to design your daily life around them. That authenticity hits me the same way one of her ballads does: straight to the heart.
Beyond the ranch: a nationwide impact
Warren’s dedication doesn’t end at her front gate. Through her personal foundation, she supports rescue operations and animal rights organizations across the U.S. She’s not just writing music or adopting pets—she’s helping change the broader system that leaves animals vulnerable.
That kind of ongoing commitment matters. It’s not glamorous, it doesn’t make headlines like an Oscar nomination might, but it reflects a kind of integrity you can’t fake. Diane Warren doesn’t just talk; she shows up. To read Toho expands into Europe with bold anime distribution moves
Loss, resilience, and staying the course
In 2019, Warren lost her longtime beach house in the Palisades Fire. The destruction was heartbreaking. Still, when she speaks about it now, there’s clarity in her voice: “If I had to lose a place, I’m glad the ranch is still there.” That says it all.
For someone who’s seen so much of the highs and lows of life—from pop stardom to wildfire devastation—what grounds her is simple: saving lives that others overlook.
A power ballad with fur and feathers
Warren’s world is full of contradictions, and that’s part of what makes her so magnetic. At her studio, a pink mural proudly proclaims “Pussy Power.” It’s irreverent, bold, unapologetic—just like her love songs. But then, walk into the peaceful Mousebutt Ranch and you’ll find something quiet and tender in the way she cares for every donkey, cat, and turkey. Somehow, it all fits.
I’ve always admired artists who live with that type of dual energy—who channel the loud, the emotional, the unexpected into their art and their life. Warren does it naturally. Whether she’s writing a hit or healing a hurt animal, her intensity never wavers. And maybe that’s why her songs, and her choices, leave such a lasting mark.
