Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
December 2017
As the year's end approaches, we are reminded of our gratitude for
animals who are newly rescued, the long-time residents who are thriving, and
the special friends who we have lost. We are also reminded that our rescued
farmed animals are only given the chance to find happiness and peace because
of you.
As we plan for the new year, we know we will continue to rescue farmed
animals in need and save more lives than ever before with our advocacy
efforts, but we only do that with your help. Your support and compassion
gave animals like Freyja a second chance at life, and the freedom to truly
enjoy and value life every single day.
By donating today in memory of one of our animals who has recently passed,
your gift will be doubled and will make twice the impact to help fund
rescues and save more animals.
In remembrance for those we have lost and are so grateful to have known, thank you for caring.
Patsy, rescued together with her sister Judy in 2007, came from a horrible
abuse case. After Judy sadly passed away, Patsy found companionship in Olive
and the two could always be found napping together in the afternoon sun.
This independent girl always enjoyed a good mud bath and we think of her
when eating her favorite snack, peanut butter sandwiches.
Sassy, talkative, spunky, and confident, Marley's personality and love of
attention changed the hearts of so many visitors and moved them to view
animals as friends and not food. We are so grateful she could share her life
with so many.
This past summer, this emaciated and sick little piglet was found and
brought to sanctuary. We worked around the clock to save his life but he had
been so severely neglected and suffered so greatly, he passed away after
just four days. The loss of Hurley led us to his family so Agnes, Pamela,
Mishka, Bradley, and Peter could be saved. We're so sorry we couldn't save
you, Hurley.
Rescued from the horrendous conditions and fate of a backyard butcher,
Freyja was able to raise her two babies, Dorothy Jo and George, in the
comfort and peace of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Not a day passed when Freyja
didn't snuggle up with her babies for a mid-day nap. She is a reminder that
animals, too, share the same bonds with their family as any of us do.
Before arriving to safety, Louise was found frozen to the ground,
disregarded and left to die by a backyard butcher. We are comforted knowing
Louise spent most of her long life living happily amongst her herd. She was
an extremely independent, affectionate, and sociable sheep and is dearly
missed.
Despite his big size, the thing that stuck out most about Matthew was his
gentle curiosity. Never demanding attention, he simply enjoyed being around
people and other animals. He was proof that friends come in all shapes and
sizes, and some of the best ones may look different -- but they have a heart
of gold.
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