I love this organization! They go above and beyond for the animals. I’ve been volunteering for The Riley Farm Rescue the last 2 years after being a long time fan. It’s been wonderful seeing first hand all they do for animals in need.
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The Riley Farm Rescue provides sanctuary for so many animals of all kinds who needed life to take a turn for the best. These animals now live day in and day out with shelter, food, clean water, medication (if needed), and companionship. They have space to roam to just be themselves! They are safe and are living care free lives, as they should be. The staff and volunteers work to give the best life to all who reside there.
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The Riley Farm Rescue provides sanctuary for not only farm animals (pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, mini horses, chickens, geese), but exotics such as tortoises, emus, chinchillas, parakeets, and more. The animals who live there, live without any worries as they're health is well taken care of and there's always food to be had. This rescue is clean and the animals are happy living amongst others of their own kind. There are also many rescued livestock guardian dogs that protect the herds of goats and sheep. This rescue is doing everything right by doing their best for the animals.
I have been volunteering at The Riley Farm Rescue for two years now. Every day spent at the farm consists of hard work and tons of love. The animals that call this place home have experienced some tough times, but are lucky to be here to experience how life should be. Every volunteer and employee loves every being here. I wish I had know about this sanctuary sooner. Here's to spreading the word about all the amazing things this place has done and can do!
The Riley Farm Rescue is a nonprofit animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing slaughter-bound, neglected, and abused farm animals. TRFR is home to more than 250 animals including reptiles, horses, chinchillas, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more, yet every animal receives individualized attention and top tier medical care. I can’t say enough good things about TRFR or its mission.
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The Riley Farm Rescue is an incredible farm sanctuary providing 200+ animals with a second chance at life. The rescue houses all kinds of animals, including sheep, goats, pigs, emus, chickens, roosters, peacocks, mini horses, reptiles, tortoises, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and sugar gliders. All sanctuary residents are loved and provided superior care. Marla and all volunteers care deeply for the animals and will not hesitate to help any animal in need. Marla has rescued animals from slaughter, hoarding situations, neglect cases, and even highway rollovers. She is an absolute angel and her organization is making the world a better place.
My family and I love Riley Farm Rescue! All the animals are very well taken care of by a small but mighty staff and a wide variety of volunteers. It is such a magical place some literally travel hours, to volunteer with these amazing animals and humans. I am proud to be a volunteer (with my daughter) and donor at a place that loves and cares for every single animal they rescue! The love, care and dedication to the animals is second to none at Riley’s!
I have been working at The Riley Farm Rescue for almost a year, and I can truly say that the rescue is a magical place. Animals that have been deemed “worthless” by the farming industry are given a chance at a beautiful and fulfilling life at the rescue. These animals are treated with the respect and dignity they do not receive from many big farms.
This nonprofit is absolutely amazing. I can’t tell you enough about how great Riley Farm Rescue Inc is. All the way from the amazing people to the amazing culture. Riley Farm Rescue Inc is a safe haven for neglected animals, when they say safe haven for animals it truly is.
I have volunteered at this farm for 2 years. I love it. They are organized, respectful and appreciative. In addition, the animals are extremely well cared for and so rewarding to be around. What Riley Farm Rescue does is nothing short of amazing!
This organization does so much for the animals it cares for. Each story is so heartwarming. I just took my grandchildren there for their Halloween celebration and they learned so much while there
I’ve been volunteering and sponsoring several animals at The Riley Farm Rescue for over two years. The level of care and commitment for the animals at this rescue is amazing! They are loved! And will never be subject to abuse again. They are living their best lives. I want to personally thank all of the wonderful individuals that take care of these animals. They are angels
Kind. Compassionate. Transparent. Ethical. Reputable. Community. These are just a few words that describe The Riley Farm Rescue - an incredible sanctuary for countless animals that have nowhere else to turn. The animals and their health, safety, and well-being are top priority here. It's a privilege to be a volunteer and supporter of this magical nonprofit.
Riley Farm Rescue is extraordinary! The staff is
Welcoming and kind and the animals are so very happy and healthy!! It’s easy to see how happy and well cared for all the residents are at RFR!!
The Riley Farm Rescue is heaven on earth for animals. I’ve been witness to so many lives being saved, endless love and care being given, and so many happy souls living the lives the truly deserve thanks to this very special place and the wonderful people who run it and care for the animals. They go above and beyond and have created a true sanctuary in the very best sense of the word for those who need it most.
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The Riley Farm is heaven for animals! Taken from the worst situations, saved from slaughter and neglect, these animals get to live out their lives in a beautiful sanctuary knowing only love, peace, joy, and security for all their days! Founder Marla Riley is an angel on earth, saving and loving these beautiful creatures, showing them the love they deserve. Each story is special, each animal is precious, and the Riley Farm is truly the most wonderful place.
I have volunteered at The Riley Farm Rescue and they are a wonderful group of people working together for a wonderful cause.
This is such a fantastic place for all of these rescued animals. You can feel the positive energy just walking through the grounds and interacting with all of them! Every single time I'm there I think of how great a vision this was and how incredible it is to watch all they've already achieved and continue to work for!
The Riley Farm is a beautiful place that provides a loving forever home for so so many rescued animals. The staff and volunteers obviously love the animals that call Riley Farm home.
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The Riley Farm Rescue has become one of my happy places. I started just to be able to spend time with some farmed animals and it has turned in to a really special place to me. Even when it's hauling buckets of water in January in CT or beimg cornered by 2 fresh roosters (they know who they are). I am so thankful I can be a part of such an awe inspiring nonprofit. I've made cool and kind friends. Some of them are even humams.
A wonderful and admirable rescue… such a caring team of volunteers and staff that go above and beyond making sure that not only the animals are well taken care of and happy, but that the staff and volunteers are too! The Riley Farm Rescue is the definition of sanctuary..❤️
Honest non profit in it for the right reasons.
The animals are top priority.
Saved from all types of adverse conditions, the animals are allowed to live out their lives with the respect and dignity all living things deserve.
The Riley Farm Rescue is an incredible animal sanctuary providing 250+ animals with a second chance at life. All sanctuary residents are loved and provided superior care. Employees and volunteers care deeply for the animals and will not hesitate to help any animal in need. Marla has rescued animals from slaughter, cruelty and neglect cases, hoarding situations, and highway rollovers. She is an angel and her organization is making the world a better place.
Love this place! The staff are very knowledgeable and interested in spreading awareness for these precious animals. Definitely recommend!
The Riley Farm Rescue is one of my happy places, and lots of animals' happy forever home. Animals come from all sorts of situations, many of them unpleasant like auctions and neglect cases. Their lives are transformed with tons of loving, species centric care. The property is huge. I think there's a new area every time I visit! They are always worth the support.
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I am so glad to be able to volunteer at TRFR when I get the chance. They keep growing every time I see them. Witnessing the expansion from backyard rescue to 25+ acre beautiful farm has been incredible. The animals get individual and species appropriate care, and of course plenty of affection. Every dollar of a donation is put to good use. The leadership is made of all very excellent individuals who value both animals and humans. I not so secretly believe the founder has clones of herself in order to get so much accomplished in each day
I’ve been volunteering with Riley Farm for about a year now and it’s been a very rewarding experience. Connecting with the animals has been like a form of therapy and the community of people is welcoming and sweet. I wish I had more free days to spend at the farm!
The best sanctuary I’ve been to. It Has the best founder who really cares about the animals and is very responsible. All animals get medical care even if it is really expensive. Volunteers very cool too
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I have been a volunteer for a few months and have found this place to be amazing. I was a little wary before I came because I have been to a few other animal rescues that seemed to cut corners even if they have the best intentions at heart. That is not the case with this rescue. Marla and the rest of the lead volunteers give everything to the rescue. Additionally, they are very inviting and welcoming to new volunteers. They have options of volunteering 1 hour a week or double digit hours like I do. They are willing to teach you about animal care and help you step up your skills so you don’t just go there and do the same thing every time. I can’t recommend this place enough.
The amount of good that the Riley Farm Rescue Inc does is awe-inspiring. They are selfless with the countless animals they take in and save. They manage to always raise money to provide for their nonprofit and they give all of their animals a better life.
The Riley Farm Rescue has quickly become a second home for me. Everyone within the organization is so helpful and welcoming, and all the animals are so well cared for and loved, that it’s just somewhere you want to be. Even when it’s for something as thrilling as unloading hundreds of bales of hay on a hot day. All for the animals! It’s been a great opportunity to be able to get involved in a way I hadn’t previously considered, having recently gone vegan a few years ago. These animals need our support, and we show them more love than they’ve ever received before coming to TRFR. Nothing is more rewarding than spending your summer weekends feeding fresh watermelon and berries to hungry pigs and goats (and many more)!
I love it at the farm! Everyone is family. It is truly amazing being able to see the animals thrive.
I started volunteering at The Riley Farm Rescue in the fall of 2021 and right off the bat I knew that this was a wonderful place. I fit in right away with all the other hard working animal lovers. TRFR is a well kept rescue farm that is always adjusting to the needs of their animals because they will always make room for more. The animals are happy there and I guarantee it is better then any place they would have ended up in if TRFR hadn’t rescued them. They have saved hundreds of animals and have changed each and every one of their lives. I absolutely love volunteering there because of how much joy seeing these happy animals bring me and knowing that I also had a positive impact on their lives.
TRFR is an amazing farm rescue with inspiring leadership and incredible volunteers who put the animals first. I also particularly value the fact that every dollar of donations goes to the animals.
I came across this amazing organization through Instagram and instantly started following and donating. Marla and all the volunteers do amazing work for the animals as well as people. There are so many ways to help, and they make it possible even if you are supporting from a distance.
The Riley Farm Rescue is my happy place! TRFR provides roughly 250 animals (including guinea pigs, goats, sheep, reptiles, horses, rodents, birds, potbelly pigs, big pigs, and more) with love, care, and a second chance. Animals come from slaughter auctions, abuse and neglect cases, and owner surrenders. They are rehabilitated and provided a home for life. TRFR is a rewarding place to volunteer. The community is welcoming and the atmosphere is positive and teamwork oriented. Volunteering at TRFR has had a tremendous impact on my life and I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. Marla, the TRFR staff, and the many volunteers are helping create a better world for animals.
This rescue is home to over 280 animals, many different species and they all have a story! I love volunteering and being a part of the Riley Farm Rescue volunteer family! I have met many compassionate, like-minded people during my time at the farm. Marla has an amazing vision and I am grateful to help and be a part of that vision.
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I have been volunteering at The Riley Farm Rescue since July 2019. I love getting the opportunity to connect with these animals and share their story! The farm continues to grow and evolve and I feel honored to be a part of this farm family. There are volunteer opportunities for all types of skills. My husband (who also volunteers) and I enjoy the community of people we have met while volunteering at the farm.
I have been volunteering at The Riley Farm Rescue for almost two years, and it has been a fulfilling experience. Each animal is treated like the unique individual they are, and Marla and the volunteer team are committed to giving them all their best possible lives. There are so many ways to contribute, and every volunteer makes a difference. I am so glad I found TRFR and get to spend time with my rescued friends there every week.
I have been volunteering with The Riley Farm Rescue since almost the beginning, and I am so proud to be a part of an organization that provides such a loving, caring, and and safe environment for animals. It is a great place to volunteer and everyone involved does what they do for the animals!
I have been a volunteer and part of the Riley Farm Rescue since the fall of 2017. I am so happy of the growth of the farm and how many life’s it has saved snd changed . I sponsor a beautiful sheep named Hope and a little piggie named Gabriel! The farm does an amazing job giving animals, freedom, love , health and shelter. I am so proud and blessed to be a part !
I️ have been a volunteer at the Riley Farm Rescue for approximately three years. The team we have assembled is capable and willing to do just about anything for the animals. I️ love my weekends at the farm. The animals can always make you smile when you’re down. They bring joy into my life and I️ will continue to support the farm in anyway I️ can! Highly recommend reaching out to us on social media to get involved. Sponsoring an animal and volunteering at this rescue has brought a sense of purpose back into my life. For that I️ am forever thankful.
The Riley Farm Rescue is a great place to volunteer and visit. The animals at TRFR are living their best lives getting love and care from an amazing group of dedicated volunteers. Marla’s vision for the farm is awe-inspiring, and I’m always eager to see what she has planned next. Becoming a volunteer at TRFR was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
I have been volunteering at the Riley Farm Rescue for about 2 years. It is one of the most fulfilling causes I have ever become involved in. The care the animals receive is first rate. These animals get to live out their lives in peace and contentment. I’m so glad I’m a part of this outstanding rescue!
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I started volunteering at the Riley Farm Rescue about 14 months ago. The love and care that are provided for all the animals is incredible! The volunteers are dedicated to making these abused, neglected, discarded animals feel loved. Marla (the founder) has ensured that all these animals have a safe forever home. This is a beautiful rescue
For many of the residents of The Riley Farm Rescue, the worst day of their lives was actually the best because it brought them to safety. Experiences as unthinkable as falling out of an overturned transport truck and left on the side of the road or being hauled out to an animal auction to be sold for meat or breeding. Thanks to The Riley Farm Rescue, these animals now experience a life of love and care, animal and human friends, and every medical treatment possible. I'm honored to be a part of the care of these sweet souls and proudly wear my TRFR gear to spread the message when I'm out and about. Check them out, you won't regret it!
Riley Farm’s commitment to the loving care of rescued animals is unparalleled. This remarkable rescue is staffed with the most dedicated and compassionate people I’ve ever seen. They clearly share the vision of its owner, Marla Riley- to show each animal there that they’re worthy of a happy, healthy, and long life.
The Riley Farm Rescue has an amazing network of amazing volunteers who care for their animals unconditionally.
I am so blessed to be a part of this place, and the animals will have a forever home, no matter how tragic their life once was.
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I have been a volunteer with this amazing organization since 2017. Before even meeting Marla and seeing the farm in person, I started sponsoring animals as I loved the farm’s mission statement and knew they were doing amazing work. It’s been so wonderful watching the farm grow from Marla’s backyard to the large property that it’s on today and still growing. I’m proud to be a part of this sanctuary and know that it will continue to grow and take in as many deserving animals as it can.
These guys are awesome! Surrounded by a great community and awesome volunteers, this rescue really cares about the animals it saves. Constant changes are being made to ensure safety, happiness and a healthy lifestyle is given to all the animals on the property, large and small. I can’t say enough positive things about this rescue.
With the expansion this farm has undertaken in the last few years to accommodate more animals, they are embracing their role as a Connecticut resource for farm animal rescue. They continue to lead by example and promote a vegan lifestyle for their community.
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I began volunteering for Marla 4 years ago when her rescue farm was located in her back yard. I knew from the moment I met her that I had found an extraordinary humanitarian who is committed to rescuing animals from abuse and neglect and dedicated to providing these beautiful animals with a life filled with the love and care they all deserve. I have met the most wonderful compassionate group of volunteers who all share the same goal - making sure every one of the animals lives a productive, peaceful, loving life. My time at the farm is the highlight of my week. I love seeing all of those precious faces and can’t imagine my life without them in it. I’m so grateful for Marla’s selfless dedication to every one of our animal residents and the unbelievable time and effort she puts into her rescue organization.
I have been volunteering at The Riley Farm Rescue for a year now and it has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. A beautiful rescue sanctuary located on an incredible 26 acre property in beautiful Canterbury, CT. Over 200 animals including reptiles, sugar gliders, birds, pigs, goats of many types, horses, dogs, cats, and more! It has been life changing for me to have the honor and privelege of becoming a part of such an incredible, dedicated team, rehabilitating and helping animals live their lives free from harm. You learn so much about caring for animals and animals in general, their amazing personalities, and much more. It has been so therapeutic and healing to my spirit to get to be a part of saving animals and seeing animals live happily instead of becoming commodities. Marla and the team are the most driven, perseverant, and compassionate people I have ever known. And there are so many exciting projects happening like a new small animal center and new bird barns by the pond, expansions, and more! I would highly recommend visiting the farm, visiting the social media pages, becoming a volunteer, donating, sponsoring an animal, or supporting the TRFR in any way possible because I promise, you won't regret it! Truly a magical place and purpose. ❤️
The Riley Farm Rescue is such an amazing place! Marla and all the volunteers have done an outstanding job building a beautiful refuge for animals in need. All the animals rescued to the TRFR are well taken care of and so lucky to have been blessed with a second chance at life in this sanctuary! Every animal we had the pleasure of meeting was so sweet and friendly. A testament to how well they are taken care of! Can’t wait to go back again and visit!
The founder and volunteers at the Riley Farm Rescue have such big hearts and are so generous with their time to take care of the animals who were saved from abuse and neglect and slaughter. The animals are so happy loving out their natural lives. It’s such a great place to spend time with the animals helping them live their best life and giving them lots of love!
The Riley Farm Rescue is an extraordinary place. Its unwavering commitment to animal compassion is the driving force behind its dedicated staff of loving volunteers and its untiring rescue efforts. Riley Farm’s resident animals couldn’t be in better hands and are lucky enough to be at a place that strives to expand to save more animals and that truly loves every being in its care.
The Riley farm rescue is the best sanctuary I’ve ever been to. The blood, sweat, and tears put into this place are the reason that these animals are living out their lives to the fullest. I’ve never seen animals cared for and loved as much as they are here. The volunteers are all some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. Not only have I made animal friends, but I’ve made human friends that will always be in my heart. Thank you Marla & crew for all that you do. I love you all!
I absolutely love the Riley Farm! I've been a volunteer since 2019 and it's been such an amazing experience. The love and care that is there for the animals is outstanding. Marla has done such a wonderful job creating a loving space for the animals to have forever home. I feel so blessed to be a part of something so special.
The Riley Farm Rescue is an amazing place to volunteer. Marla Riley puts her heart and soul into each and every animal. My daughter and I love being involved with such a wonderful place with a great mission.
The Riley Farm Rescue is lead by a person who's passion is for the well-being of animals. The people work tirelessly to protect and care for animals. They are champions animal welfare and deserve more than 5 stars for all that they do!
I have been volunteering with this nonprofit for over a year and absolutely love being involved with them. It is such a happy place that provides an amazing life to animals!
I have been a volunteer at The Riley Farm Rescue since 2017 . It is amazing experience to help and see these animals flourished and live freely. This organization does amazing work for the animals from food, to vet care to housing and everything they need. It’s like big family who embraces and nourishes the freedom of animals!!