And this Fall, at Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, freedom rings for not one, not two, but eight special donkeys intended for slaughter.
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t is not often that one hears of a donkey going to slaughter but that is just where six recently rescued donkeys were originally destined due to the increasing demand for ejaio. But the universe had other plans and despite a world wide pandemic and a shortage of private auction buyers, they found their way to safety at Tomten Farm and Sanctuary of New Hampshire. When made aware of their plight, Tomten embraced their “do more, be more and give more� philosophy and opened its gates to welcome the six lives in need. That number has since increased to eight, as two of the jennies are in foal! Unhandled, mishandled and underweight, these needy lives were lucky to make it out of the auction pipeline thanks to the collaborative efforts of Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, out of state rescuer, Diana Darnell and the more than 50 Tomten supporters who rallied on their behalf. Their stories have already touched hundreds as they raise awareness, become ambassadors for others like them and begin their journey of peace, protection and possibility. Continued Next Page
Fall 2020
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