Threads for Love — sanctuaries

During a recent trip to Maui for a wedding, I thought it would be a good opportunity to seek out a local farm sanctuary to visit.  When possible, I would love to donate to sanctuaries I have personally visited.  Leilani Farm Sanctuary sits on a beautiful, eight-acre farm in Haiku, HI.  I mean, just look at this entrance! Leilani Farm Sanctuary is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides shelter and care to rescued animals.  The sanctuary is home to a variety of animals including donkeys, goats, cats, rabbits, chickens, turkeys and deer.  Most of their animals were once abused, neglected...

Over Labor Day weekend, I was visiting family in Connecticut and thought it would be a great opportunity to check out a local animal sanctuary.  I came across Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary in Poughquag, NY and was excited to embark on a mini road trip!  After a couple of wrong turns (thanks for nothing Waze!) we finally arrived at the sanctuary.  It is located in a such a beautiful, serene area near the Appalachian Trail.  We were warmly greeted by co-founder, Dr. William Crain who proceeded to give us a tour of the grounds. We arrived mid-afternoon time, just in...