Cuddle The Most Adorable Rescued Farm Animals At Iowa Farm Sanctuary
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 28, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Animals just have a special way of making everything seem brighter, don’t they? Unfortunately, not all animals, particularly farm animals, get the love, the respect, and the compassion they deserve. This farm sanctuary in Iowa, however, has made it their mission to help those farm animals who so desperately need it by providing them with a safe and loving place to heal and to live out their lives.
Make new furry and feathered friends at Iowa Farm Sanctuary, in Marengo, a safe haven for previously neglected and abused farm animals. When you visit the farm, you'll...
...Meet an assortment of farm animals, all with their own names, personalities, and unique stories. Cocoa the goat, for example, found a loving forever home at the sanctuary after a severe leg injury for which his owners were unequipped to care.
One of the runts of a litter at a pig breeding facility, Hope faced a cruel death. However, she was rescued and eventually found her lifelong home at the sanctuary.
Visitors to the farm get a first-hand look at what goes into operating a sanctuary and insight into the plight of farm animals. More importantly, however, you'll get to see just...
...How unique each resident is. Iowa Farm Sanctuary generally hosts Open Barn Days during the summer, where you can meet and feed the animals. A donation of at least $10 for each adult and $5 for each child is required.
Private tours, which allow you to spend time with the animals as they free roam, are also available. However, a minimum donation of $200 is required for up to 10 visitors.
Even if you can't make it to the sanctuary, you can help its residents. Each resident, for example, needs a sponsor. For an annual or a monthly donation, you'll receive such benefits as a plaque in the barn and a monthly newsletter.
Have you been to this farm rescue in Iowa? Share your experience in the comments! Have you been to the Sass Family Farm Petting Zoo yet? If not, definitely add it to your must-do list.
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