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On a recent 5 Star Google Review, a visitor Gina wrote, “What can I say about the Funny Farm? My husband and I drive an hour and a half, as much as we can One of the best places in the world to learn the meaning of to go there! The best place on the face of the Earth. I’ve been going through so much stress with losing my mom and a bunch of other things, but when I go there “unconditional love” is the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in everything melts away! The animals and Laurie and the love they have, it’s just Written by MattNJ. Reeves Mays Landing, Heaven on Earth! I get on that tree swing and just float away. I am in love and obsessed with this place! Do yourself a favor, just go!” If you’ve ever had a pet, you have a pretty good idea how much they love you and get This time of year brings so much excitement! The Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing, NJ isn’t a place you excited when you come home and how sad they are when you leave. Those are the lucky ones. Not all animals are so lucky to have someone lovefamily them. and friends means will come and see sad animals behind caged walls. It’s a place where the animals are Planning adventures with your allowed to be animals and make friends with other animals and people. They are The animals at the Funny Farm Rescue are the exceptions. They have thousands even more this year than ever! It’s always fun to have of people each year who come to visit and give them the love they need. Most animals allowed to be happy and run and play. come to the farm from very difficult situations. were disabled, abused, injured, something to look forward to, Many especially something thator Everywhere you look at the Funny Farm, the animals are busy going places, unwanted. Some people simply didn’t make arrangements for their pets after they were running, playing games, flying, or just enjoying a dip in a pond or swimming pool. is safe. gone and the animals had nowhere to go. How scary that must be for these sweet animals There is just no happier place in the world for animals and the wonderful people that gave their owners so much love. The Farm &little Sanctuary is one of the TOP 10with bestaplaces to leg. visitAt less who love them. OneFunny example is a Rescue nameless black and white baby goat broken than old, he wasofinjured and was lot 600+ of pain. His future was dark. Through a No one is paid at the Funny Farm. Everyone you see is a volunteer! Anyone can witha month your family in all New Jersey! Allinofathe animals are rescues! Admission series miracles, FounderSocial of thedistancing Funny Farm Rescue, foundcome out aboutvolunteer. You can be any age. If you are under 15, just bring an adult with you. No and of parking are Laurie free! It’sZaleski, 25 acresthe outdoors! is easy. Animals this little goat’s situation and didn’t waste any time rescuing him. need to call ahead, just come on any Sunday or Tuesday between 8-4pm and you’re right up to you - it’s just a lot of fun! We made a custom splint to stabilize his leg because he couldn’t stand on it at all. Hewelcome to stay as long as you like. With 600 animals, there is always a lot of work Memories with loved ones are the things we cherish most. Ask any child or adult needed food and water brought to his mouth while he lay in a new warm bed made just for to be done. who’s beenthe to Farm the Funny Farma what their best memories are and you’ll a him. Farley Manager, 1-year-old Australian Shepard, took himlikely underneed his wing Schools in the area line up on waiting lists to get Laurie to come with her lot of time to hear all of them! Debbie De Goose follows you around welcoming you and gave him a lot of love and attention. to the farm and telling you stories. Cowboy the Donations Inspector goat will search The little goat was black and white and looked so much like a cow that he earned theanimals and read one of her many children’s books to their kids! Laurie teaches name Over the next few days, and visits to many veterinarians, Zaleski took kindness through the animals of the Funny Farm. Her latest book, “Adele, The your“Cowboy.” car for Cheerios. to him to the University ofsheep, Pennsylvania, where they turkeys, had the puppies, best equipment. Diva Chicken,” is all about being yourself and that no one is just like you. All of her You’ll see baby goats, pigs, cows, llamas, kittens, Several and thousands of dollars were spent trying to save his leg from possible nerve damage and books have an anti-bullying theme and have been shipped all over the world. even a friendly skunk! It’s the perfect place to celebrate Mothers Day, Fathers Day, amputation. Come to experience “The Funny Farm Adventure” for yourself. It will likely be andHe Memorial with your kids, and lived in Day the house so heparents, could begrandparents, cared for properly and friends receivedalike! much an adventure you’ll talk about with your family and friends for years to come! When you drive into the Funny Farm, you drive into a whole new world. The socialization with other animals and people. And because of this interaction, he has no idea he’s a goat, hefeelings thinks of he’shappiness a dog! and peace are overwhelming.
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Seven months later, not only has Cowboy’s leg healed, he has captured the hearts of people all over the globe!! He makes everyone laugh and gets into everything! He is now known as the “Donations Inspector.” When visitors come and donate food for the animals, they barely have time to get out of their cars when they discover Cowboy is already inside their car! He has a wonderful, lovable, sweet personality and will stop at nothing to make you laugh and has dea he’s a goat, an unlimited supply of kisses! Everyone is his friend! Somehow he knows what was done for him and he f people all over appreciates his life now. “Donations to get out of The unconditional love that comes from an animal is astounding, but the unconditional love that comes from an animal that ou laugh and has was once in distress is nothing short of miraculous! Nearly 400 of these animals at the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary are waiting e for him and he to meet you and your family!! Coming to the Farm is easy but leaving your new furry friends is very difficult. tional love that comes from an animal that life is precious. If there is something we can do as humans to preserve and protect it, in nearly all cases, unny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary All are waiting iends is very difficult. the unconditional love you receive in return is something you will simply never forget. ect it, in nearly all cases,
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