CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm

Mr.lee is really nice and fun to be around, he is out with you helping and giving directions and always on stand by when you need him. The animals are very sweet and dont bother you. Jacob and emily do follow you around but they are very sweet and emily just wants attention from you. I highly recommend voulenteering here if you need hours or just need to get out of the house. It isn't easy and takes a hard work ethic to go here but really enjoyable. Thank you Mr. Lee for a great time.
~Mj ( She Hulk )

I can't say enough good things about Lee and CJ Acres. I was fortunate enough to find CJ Acres to rehome my hens. When I showed up, Lee was very informative about their care. He gave me a tour of the farm and explained how many of the animals came to be part of the CJ family. The care and attention these animals receive is proven by their actions with us humans. Unafraid, sweet and well cared for. Thank you for all you do to support these animals. I will continue to support CJ Acres with a smile on my face:)

Where do I begin! I found CJ Acres Farm Animal Rescue after deciding that I wanted to contribute to World Day for Farm Animals (October 2, 2018) this year within my community. CJ Acres was the closest farm sanctuary to my home. My absolute life’s dream is to start a sanctuary of my own, so I find myself being pulled towards sanctuaries & rescues where I can give my love, time & resources. I created a last minute fundraiser and in addition to my personal donations, I was able to fill my truck with food & supplies for my sanctuary visit. I was in contact with Lee Sackett (owner/founder) from day 1 and was delighted with the quick responses and professionalism he and his volunteers bestowed.
Upon arriving at the sanctuary, my first feeling was just....... peace; like what you would feel when you think of “sanctuary”.
I almost immediately met a few of the resident pigs...Hemingway & JJ, but at that time, didn’t know their names or stories. I was greeted by Malissa, a sweet, faithful volunteer, who recently moved from Texas (she volunteered much of her time in Texas doing similar farm animal sanctuary work). Moments later, founder, Lee appeared from the private home located on the property. Yes! He lives here too. After our introduction, Lee began telling me about his personal history, his startup, the sanctuary’s history etc. Little by little, I met all of the sanctuary’s residents. There was a recent litter of piglets born (currently 4 months old) that followed us around at the beginning. Their mother was pregnant at the time of her rescue. It’s amazing how smart pigs are! Lee and Malissa have been working with them on behavioral/training techniques such as “sit”, “stay”, etc. Techniques one would find most common when training domestic dogs! I was shocked with how well the piglets listened!
Lee’s mission is very clear... rescue, rehabilitate and reintroduce. CJ Acres is 100% volunteer operated & donation based. I was also delighted to learn of the various events they host such as “Wine with Swine”, which is a dinner & wine tasting experience that takes place in stations inside each of the habitats.....100000% vegan of course!
I had the great pleasure to meet every single resident at the sanctuary and learned their stories. I captured lots of videos and pictures of the residents and shared them (& their history) all to my Facebook page (Kristen LovesRescue) in detail, of where they came from, what horrific actions people did to them, and was able to enjoy time with them now, at peace, living out their remaining years.... fully LOVED & CARED for!
I wish every community had a CJ Acres. I’m happy mine does, as I plan to spend as much time as I can, volunteering and contributing to events, so they can continue saving animals. I still have sooooo many more amazing things to say about CJ Acres, but I encourage you to schedule a visit and experience the greatness yourself. I’m a huge animal advocate and I’m truly grateful to have spent time with these beautiful sentient beings, to share their struggles and constantly be a megaphone for them. All lives matter!
We Are Their Voice!

I love CJ acres! I’ve been there and met the animals. They are taken care of very well and always treated with respect. Lee, the human who runs CJ acres loves animals and spoons almost all of his time with them Lee, the human who run CJ Acres loves animals and is very devoted to them. I recommend anyone visit or donate here.

I have taken in 3 formerly abused cattle, now safe and sound, but keeping up with their food supply is difficult for me at times on an ARMY widows pension. I reached out to Lee at his Rescue farm and he donated some much needed bales of hay. What a life saver! I drove out to his rescue farm and it is AMAZING! The animals walk around freely in the part I was in- it was neat to have "Amanda" the horse greet me and than a pig at my feet(sorry I didnt catch the little pigs name :-)) I dont know how he, Lee, keeps up with all that work, he was sweating bullets today, it was hot as heck, but he kept on working and loading the bales of hay for the cattle. Gosh I will never whine about having 3 and the work I have after seeing how hard he works and all for the love of the animals. Definitely an inspiration. When i die-I want to go to Cj Acres Animal Farm rescue because that is the HEAVEN I envision! Love the place, thanks Lee for everything and Thank you to Amanda the horse for sharing her hay.

Cj acres is EXCELLENT. I really wanted to have hands-on involvement in helping farm animals and I finally found the perfect rescue that aligns with my own beliefs. From the first meeting I had with Lee and the other volunteers, I felt very welcomed and appreciated. Lee took the time to introduce each special resident to us, giving us the history of the farm and the backstories of each resident. Anyone who listens will feel grateful that there are still "humane" beings in the world like Lee and his volunteers. After seeing a few of the negative reviews, I cannot help but feel disappointed in them. I did not grow up on a farm, but I can even say with certainty that some of the statements spewed by the negative reviewers are not realistic. For example, a reviewer claimed to see a few open sores on a few of the pigs. Well to that I say......DUH! OF COURSE YOU MIGHT SEE THAT ON A FARM! If you actually spent more than a day at the farm, you would see that there are lots of horseflies and other insects buzzing around and nipping any chance they get (yes, even nipping at humans) because after all, that's what they do. To the people who were in unfortunate situations and had to give up their beloved animals, I am sorry for your loss, but please don't blame Lee when your expected outcome wasn't met. You VOLUNTARILY gave the sanctuary your pet in hopes of a better life with the unrealistic dream of your pet immediately loving their new home and getting along with the other residents. This is not realistic! You should've thought about the scenario of your pet possibly running away from a foreign environment.

The lesson here is: please don't jump to the worse conclusion possible and accidentally spread ignorance.

To end on a positive note, if you don't want to take my word for it, please check out Cj Acres yourself. They are wonderful in the community and are doing wonderful things for our community.

What a fun day we all had spending time at CJ Acres. We got to watch animals in their natural setting that have been rescued from the horrors of factory farming. I wish they all could be free and so well cared for. The animals are treated like family, as it should be. It will move your heart. Lee the owner spent many hours giving us the tour + was a wealth of information. He obviously cares deeply for his “flock”. We got to interact with horses, cows, goats, mama and baby chickens, turkeys + the resident dog and cats. The animals were so gentle and well cared for. After all the animals have been thru.. it touches my soul that they can accept humans with such warmth
I wish that everyone could be educated about factory farm abuse and would take this opportunity to visit this incredible sanctuary for the rescued farm animals. If you’re not Vegan it’s ok they are not “preachy”. This is just a great opportunity to learn about all sorts of things and to be at peace with our gentle earth friends that we share the planet with. If you are an animal lover this is a must!!

My husband and I attended a group volunteer sessions so we could see the farm and of course cuddle animals. The place was run very efficiently and was extremely clean. We spent time with various animals throughout the volunteer time. All the animals were extremely well mannered and very well cared for. I will be going back and volunteering again. If you don’t want to volunteer they offer tours, I highly recommend it, you will learn so much and you will walk away with an entirely different perspective of animals.

CJ Acres is a truly magical place in which people from all walks of life can come and share in the joy and beauty that rescued farm animals have to share. Lee provides a space for people to bond over the common interest of animal welfare and care and also allows them to learn all about the unique personalities that all of these animal friends have and just how much we have in common with them.

CJ Acres was just the place we had been looking for - a rescue farm that truly cared and sought animals in need to help and find a happy home. They have wonderful volunteer opportunities; they are welcoming, warm, and appreciative of all of the help! We know how hard they work to ensure all of the animals have a safe and healthy home that they deserve. We are so honored and proud to be helping such an amazing organization!

Amazing amazing animal sanctuary! Such an incredible experience with all the animals! Lee is an amazing person to work with!

I went to visit CJ Acres Rescue Farm to volunteer. I loved my experience there! The animals are all very well taken care of, they are very safe and happy. I loved interacting with the animals and getting to see their unique personalities. I recommend this place to everyone who is looking to donate their time or money to a good cause. I look forward to visiting Lee and the animals again!

That fifth star, "far exceeds expectations", is definitely appropriate for CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm. From it's mission to it's methods, CJ Acres is a great model for a small farm animal sanctuary. The animals who find themselves at CJ's receive thoughtful care and kind affection. The community is welcomed at interesting and engaging special events and volunteer sessions, which are frequent. Beyond this, countless other farmed animals benefit from the farm's commitment to promoting a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle. We can't recommend CJ Acres highly enough!

I have been a volunteer at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm for nearly a year. I have worked with many of the other volunteers and board members who come weekly to care for and share their love of these animals. I have read the negative reviews from people who obviously have an agenda to spread hate, tell lies, and try to destroy an organization that does nothing but rescue animals from deplorable conditions, hoarders,and people who never should have had animals in their possession. I can personally attest that the animals at CJ Acres are cared for daily by numerous volunteers who feed and love these animals and have genuine concern for their well being. These volunteers travel long distances weekly to provide care to the animals on this farm and would not do so if the animals were not fed properly or enough, not have proper shelter and given proper vet care. This sanctuary has had events open to the public and has volunteer sessions frequently. Why would an organization invite the public to events if they had something to hide? Common sense would tell you that this is the last thing they would do. I happened to be voluteering on a day that the vet came to do some inoculations and look at possible treatment for a couple of the animals. He stated that the animals were given excellent care and any conditions that some animals may incur such as cancerous tumors or sores that may look concerning were not due to any lack of care or neglect in any way. One reviewer stated that the animals were dirty. This is an absurd statement. This is a clean, well maintained farm and the barn cleaned several times a week. Any dirt on the animals is from them rolling in the dirt to keep flies and bugs away or to allow them to be out in the sun when they choose to graze, eat or swim in water holes. There are ample water troughs with fresh clean water. As a volunteer, the troughs are cleaned twice a day and filled with fresh water. This organization has very high ratings with the exception of a few negative reviews that are obviously related to each other and have been thrown in to the site strategically to antagonize the organization and intentionally lower the rating for the poster's personal reasons. I would ask the public to look past reviews that are done for personal reasons or to promote hate and understand that there will always be people who do not tell the truth, act meliciously by using public forums and want to destroy organizations that are truely reputable for their own personal gain. I feel it necessary to speak out as a volunteer and animal advocate to say that CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm is a fine organization with an outstanding board of directors and numerous volunteers who make sure the animals who come here and will come here will be cared for with the highest degree of compassion and love for the rest of their lives. I would never connect myself or volunteer with an organization that would abuse, neglect or mistreat animals. Great job CJ Acres! Keep up the good work.

Overall, CJ Acres is fun place for adults and kids, as well as animals! The animals are so friendly which speaks well of how they’re cared for. Throughout the year there are some great fundraisers that include tours, vegan food and wine, naming new rescues, and silent auctions. Don’t miss ThanksLiving and Wine With Swine!


This gorgeous, life-affirming haven for rescued animals is a testament to compassionate living and very restorative to the spirit. The farm is spacious--with many well-cared for sheep, goats, pigs, cows, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats and donkeys. You can spend your time volunteering or, you can just take a tour and enjoy the relaxation that comes with being surrounded by friendly animals and people. The people who work on the grounds are super laid back, pleasant, and informative. No snootiness. The volunteers we saw there were all working hard and deeply committed.


It was great to get up close and personal with all the animals and Lead Mare, Lee, is a compassionate and entertaining guide! He provides such insight into each of the rescued critters you’ll meet while subtly educating people on factory farming. On my first tour, Lee held a special “freedom ceremony” for a new chicken. She had a number tag on her- 32651 if memory serves. He brought a young man up and together they held the chicken, cut her awful number ID tag off and set her down saying this is your new home… WELCOME!


I guarantee you will be moved by the wonderful personalities of these animals and the dedicated people at CJ Acres caring for them. I was struck most by how loving, social and intelligent a turkey could be! Then there are goats goats goats! Who can resist little Athena Goat? How about feeding bread to giant pigs? Or rubbing the belly of a sleeping pig? You will be met with enthusiasm by a bunch of hens and their one lucky man! You will surely think twice about that food in front of you. Even if vegan is not your thing, just go and support the good work that they do and have some fun talking to the animals!

I was introduced to CJ Acres by a friend when we went to a "farm day" event. What an amazing experience! We learned about all the animals stories and even did a few "chores" that made us all feel useful but not overworked. We got to interact with them, feed them, and truly see their different personalities! Lee was very careful to make sure we (and the animals) knew the boundaries. Overall a fabulous experience that I believe everyone should have the chance to experience!
Since then, I've had the opportunity to go back on a couple occasions (they hold fundraiser events that are tons of fun - like wine with the swines), and it's always the same, fantastic, educational experience.

I began volunteering in June of 2015 and it has been one of the best experiences I have ever had and so rewarding. Lee is caring, very knowledgeable and dedicated to the animals and I wish more people had his passion for animals rights. CJ Acres is truly an awesome organization.

Such a wonderful farm! The animals are obviously so loved and well cared for.

Love this place.

The animals are so clearly respected and given as much freedom as safe and reasonable. It's not overcrowded like some sanctuaries and the animals seem genuinely happy and Lee is dedicated to the mission.

I've been volunteering with CJ Acres for over a year now and it's been incredible! As someone who cares deeply about farmed animals and animal rights, there's nothing better than seeing and working with these animals up close. I can't recommend them enough!

I am very interested in the the ethical treatment of animals. As such, I was excited to learn of this rescue farm located near me.

Upon review, though, I was alarmed to find some animals looking malnourished. Furthermore, the condition of the fields in which they were being kept was deplorable. When the host was questioned about these conditions, the answers given seemed disingenuous. I do not feel very confident in this operation.

This week, I began searching online for more information on how the farm was run. Unfortunately, I came across alarming evidence that has dissuaded me from being able to endorse CJ Acres. Numerous animal cruelty complaints have evidently been filed against CJ Acres. Several of them are have been obtained from public records and are presented on the following website: https://goo.gl/3ytSDG

The most disturbing bit of news to me was finding out that over the course of the last year, the health of at least one horse has actually gotten worse, rather than better at this rescue farm. This is evidenced and documented by county officials in the documents posted at the link above. In particular, one of the horses—named Star—has been documented as declining in health from a poor rating of 4.5 a year ago to only 4.0 a couple of months ago.

I do not wish to support a "rescue farm" where the animals that are "rescued" are worse off after being on the farm than they were before. Their health should be improving not declining.

In light of this evidence, I cannot in good conscious recommend CJ Acres and will not be donating money to this charity.

I have been volunteering at CJ Acres for over a year. I think of it as my happy place! It's such a pleasure to socialize with the animals and other volunteers. Lee Sacket, the Lead Mare, always gives great educational information. I learn something new each time I volunteer. It is so wonderful to see these animals being so well taken care of, after living a horrific life on a factory farm. CJ Acres gives these animals a wonderful place to live out their lives. It truly is one of the happiest places on earth!

I have volunteered at CJ Acres several times and am proud to be a member of "the herd." Under the guidance of Lee, the farm is a great place for both volunteers and animals. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn new skills, grow as people, and help the animals, while the animals themselves get to live in a compassionate environment where they receive plenty of food, water, love, and attention, and have plenty of space to run, play and live. I am happy to have found CJ Acres to volunteer at and I think it is a worthwhile cause.

I've volunteered at CJ acres several times so far & it's an absolute blast! The animals at CJ acres al alll have sad stories of their previous lifes but they are now all living a happy life! Volunteering at this rescue is very hands on & it's amazing to be able to socialize w these animals. I love everything about CJ acres & I recommend it to everyone as a place to volunteer,visit, donate towards, etc

Afer just my first visit I found the experience to be absolutely wonderful I plan on making CJ's rescue farm a permanent part of my giving back.

I helped shear Moses the ram and Ralph his little son. The farm is impeccably clean and the animals are happy and tame. Only humane and gentle training is used. It is a fun, upbeat and happy place!
Virginia (day job- bilingual school psychologist and Master Teacher)

I have been volunteering at CJ Acres regularly for almost four months and have had nothing but positive experiences. The animals are beautiful, well-fed, cared for and respected. They take great pride in providing a safe environment for all of the animals in their care and every person I've encountered has been a loving, hard-working individual dedicated to the care and well-being of all of the animals.

I have never seen one animal in a poor state of health nor any negative conditions at all. I am proud and pleased to be able to be a part of the great work at CJ Acres and am grateful that there are other people near me who care so deeply and work so passionately to protect the animals that the majority of society prefers to forget. Kudos to CJ Acres and all its personnel and volunteers for all the hard work they do every single day not only with the animals in their charge, but also in their efforts to educate and encourage compassion in their fellow man.

Animals at this "FARM" are all in terrible states of health.
SIX have died in SIX MONTHS!~~
They arrive here & they die.
One arrived in late March & by April 16th, 2014 we saw posts of his almost NEAR DEATH!
Photographs of blood and an animal NOT SEDATED.
The owner by his own admission allows his sheep to carry 50 + pounds of wool in the HORRIBLE Northeast Florida heat because to quote him " I cannot catch them" .
I recently saw photos from this past weekend of these sheep and their coats are
disgusting dirty and matted and filled with their excrement in the rear.
How can they eliminate if their wool is matted?
In April, CJ ACRES almost KILLED Two " NEW" RESIDENTs.
They gelded a donkey & by their own Admission that donkey "BLED OUT" and almost died.
On the same day a ram had an "ALLERGIC" reaction to anesthesia & also almost died.
Two botched procedures in one day?
Kevin the Rooster arrived in August 2013 and was dead by November 2013.
The Rescue posted photographs of the gelding procedure and the Donkey was NOT sedated, there is a man ( the man who runs the rescue) wearing gloves - holding the donkey's legs with a rope that is
SO TAUT that you can see the muscles in the donkey's leg moving -
which meant the DONKEY, a terrified & sentient being was indeed NOT sedated.
A sentient animal at a " rescue" GELDED and not sedated? Why?
Anyone familiar w/animal husbandry and equine KNOWS you do NOT Geld Donkeys
especially if they are over 12 years old as was the case with this one.
He, then posted a " plea " for monies to cover this botched procedure -
which took place on GRASS with no sheet and no clean area.
The donkey is SHOWN bleeding on the grass.
Grass means bugs, ants, and dirt and infection.
But the owner of this rescue DOES not have any common sense.
No responsible animal owner allows a 2 hour bleed out & a surgical procedure done ON GRASS!
Five to Six animals died between September 2013 and February 2014.
There is a revolving door of volunteers and NONE of them are familiar with animal husbandry.
Photos have been posted of the Mustangs coming out of winter with their Hip Bones
And RIBS showing.
These are the alleged "MIRACLE " Mustangs.
Any Horse Vet would tell you it is a miracle they did not DIE due to exposure & lack of food at this locale.
Florida was hit by the Polar Vortex TWICE this winter and to see mustangs so thin their ribs show- makes it evident that CJ ACRES does not tend to its animals and is UNDESERVING OF ANY MONIES.
This 501 (C) is currently being sued over the above mentioned donkey & a few other animals on his farm. Most 501 (c) deserving of money do NOT go to court and fight to keep animals they almost killed.
His pastures are filled with sand and weeds up to the horses withers.
Talk to the previous members of the Board of Directors and you will learn they ALL RESIGNED
as they could not work with the man who runs this "RESCUE"
He has even gone so far as to buy cute piglets and then post that the responsible owner he bought them from was actually "Being Investigated" again SO FAR FROM THE TRUTH, that when she learned of this
She advised him to remove his slanderous posts on Facebook & he did.
There is no "REHAB" at this locale, I understand the Mustangs are so feral they cannot be properly Vaccinated for East West Nile Virus, nor from what I could see at the Fundraiser I attended,
have they seen a Farrier in years.
As we all know an equine's hooves are it's health.
We have documented hooves so long on videos and photos the equine seem to have an odd gait.
The man who runs this "Sanctuary" has never adopted an animal out in the past two years,
I visited CJ ACRES & was shocked at the horrible conditions of the pastures and the extremely thin horses. Recently at an event I saw Esteban the Turkey, who appears to have been attacked by another animal.
I asked the owner, who does their hooves, in one breath he claimed he did & in the next he stated he could not CATCH the sheep nor the mustangs to tend their hooves.
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT DONATE TO CJ ACRES!
Animals arrive and then die.
So many BAD REVIEWS went up on the FACEBOOK page that the administrator
moved the " REVIEWS" ~ so one has to SEARCH for them ~they are now hidden!~
That should speak to the integrity of this 501 (c)
He cannot afford a 500.00 Vet Bill ( Posted on Social Media)
but he can afford an Event called "WINE WITH THE SWINE"
Should this 501 ( c ) spend the money on his animals instead of wine?
Why is his board of directors ( if it exists) so silent on the many deaths & terrible states of the animals?
IF Farm Sanctuary is the GOLD Standard -- CJ ACRES ANIMAL RESCUE FARM should be shut down.
Or have their 501 (s) status revoked.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
GO TO OTHER 501 (c) who do NOT have a revolving door or volunteers.

I am proud to have donated to CJ Acres numerous times over the past several years. It is completely volunteer-run, which means your money is going directly to help the animals. CJ Acres in an incredible place, both for it's rescued animal residents, and for the inspiration and education it provides for its visitors. I highly reccanend visiting, volunteering, and donating!

I have been a volunteer with the farm since January 2014 and have loved every minute of it. The animal residents are so very taken care of by Lee Sackett, caregivers and the steady volunteers. I am there twice a week, sometimes more, and consider the sanctuary my happy place :). These animals came from neglect, abuse and/or abandonment and now live a care free life filled with lots of love and open space to roam happily with lots of friends!!!

I started volunteering here on March 15, 2014. I was so taken with the farm, the animals and the other people who volunteer I haven't been able to keep track of the number of times I've been back since then. I only wished I lived closer (57 miles one way) so that I could be there more. It is the most peaceful place that I can be....the animals are happy, they smile and they are loved! It is so rewarding also, to be around other like minded people who really love and care about the well being of animals---and not just the ones on the farm. I can't say enough good things about CJ Acres...

I have been volunteering on the farm since January. It has quickly become my happy place. I have built bonds with some of the animals as well as volunteers and these bonds are impacting me in such a positive way. Lead Mare Lee Sackett is a compassionate animal advocate and amazing leader and educator. Because of Lee and the animals of CJ Acres, I have been inspired to become more active in doing something that really matters. Definitely a place worth getting involved with!!!

CJ Acres is an amazing organization. I've been volunteering for over a year and everything is always very organized and animals have everything they need and more. I love this place!

CJ Acres is by far one of my most favorite places to be! It is a very peaceful place. The animals there have been through worse situations than most people can imagine but are still so loving. It shows that with kindness and care any animal can be given a second chance at a beautiful life. That is what CJ acres is to these animals. I am so glad that a place like this exists here in Florida. I have been volunteering there for 2 years and I have never had a bad experience. Lee and the volunteers are all very caring and wonderful people that I enjoy volunteering with!

Hands down this is the place to be! You can learn a lot about the true nature of life by being in the presence of pure love, forgiveness, compassion and beauty. The animals, caretakers and Lee (lead mare) are beacons of change igniting the words of Gandhi, "be the change you want to see ." It is a place I will continue to draw to for peace for many years to come!
Dr. Jon Repole
Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center

We and the rescued animals are beyond fortunate to have CJ Acres here in Northeast Florida. Lee Sackett's tireless energy and dedication benefit not only the lucky animals who call CJ Acres home, but also the community. Here's how: In addtition to their fundamental rescue mission, CJ Acres educates and reaches out the community, With Lee's expertise and sensitivity, the animal ambassadors provide information and are living testimonials to help people make the personal connection between farm animal exploitation and their plates. The CJ Acres team does a great job participating in outreach events that help bring CJ Acres to the public, as well as organize ongoing events that bring people to CJ Acres -- all the while prioritizing care of the animals.

This place is beyond amazing and if it were closer, I'd be there every weekend. Lee and his staff have given these animals a second chance and it makes your heart melt. You can't help but smile and laugh as you interact with these special beings. Each animal has its own unique rescue story and you really get to connect with each one! On the day that I went, Lee had recently rescued a Turkey from a factory farm. It was still very weak. Lee allowed me to cut off the turkeys clip from the factory and I named him Estaban! It was such a rewarding experience.

CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, in my visits, seemed to be a virtual Garden of Eden; a place of shalom between humans and non-humans. The obvious love for the animals exhibited by the director, Lee Sackett, and the devotion of his volunteers is warming and awe inspiring. They do the work needed to keep blameless folk safe.

CJ Acres is a great place to volunteer and support! I have been doing so for almost 2 years and seeing those pigs run out of the woods never gets old :) You get to be very hands-on with these animals and learn their stories. Lee is great at promoting compassionate consumption (if you love animals- don't eat them!) and taking great care of these wonderful creatures. I'm proud to be able to be a part of such a great organization and to see the farm grow year after year.

One of the most rewarding volunteer activities I do! I have been a volunteer at CJ Acres going on my 2nd year and have loved every minute of it. I enjoy caring for the animals and making sure they have a happy & peaceful life. If you are looking for a rewarding experience that will make you smile from your heart, then look no further. It's more than just a community of people that love animals, it's an extended family of great people I am proud to call my friends.

Please check out a few video of mine from the farm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFlXk2uELbA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFI4hqyL2oo

I started going to CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm 3 years ago and have started volunteering as of June 2013. The events held on the farm are fun, the fundraisers are great, and the volunteer sessions are also a great time where you get to help with the farm and also interact with the 75 animal residents. I love how this organization is 100% volunteer run so when donating you know that all of your money is going directly to helping those animals which have spent their lives abused and neglected until they were rescued and brought to a great, safe place. This is SUCH a great cause and I would recommend that anyone who can send a donation to help the animals and come volunteer. The found of CJ Acres is constantly working to keep things going, putting in tons of volunteer time and out in the field rescuing animals from dangerous situations. Farm animals are so lucky to have a fantastic place like this!

I've been volunteering at CJ Acres for more than two years, as well as contributing financially and attending fundraisers. To hear the stories of the animals' dreadful pasts and sometimes harrowing rescues, then to see the healing that happens and the joy that results is amazing, rewarding, and life-changing. Working hands-on with the animals provides unique insights into individual cow or pig or chicken personalities, insights most city- and suburb-dwellers never get to experience.

I began volunteering at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm early this year and I can honestly say it has been a life changing experience. I love to be around animals and care for them any way that I can. At CJ Acres you get to spend real quality time with the animals, you get to learn about then and you get to help tend to their needs. I was also able to become a farm-tern and while it could get very warm working outside it has been an amazing experience that I will never forget. I can't wait to go back and see my animal friends.

I first volunteered at CJ Acres back in March of this year, and have since been back to volunteer 5 additional times. The place is incredible. You really get hands on opportunities to work with a very wide variety of animals. It is rewarding work - kind of therapeutic to get out of the city and day to day life and into a caring farm environment. More importantly, the organization helps to promote compassion for animals who otherwise are treated horribly. The volunteer staff are knowledgeable and incredibly hard working. I recommend anyone with an interest in working with animals and helping promote a better understanding of the realities of factory farming to attend one of the many volunteer sessions at CJ Acres. It is both rewarding and fun.

I am a volunteer and a donor to CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm. I can't think of a more deserving charity. All the money goes to the care of the animals--nobody takes a salary from this organization. Everyone, including the Lead Mare (Executive Director) is a volunteer. The animals receive the best care. The animals may be adopted, and if not, they end up with a wonderful home for life right there at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm. CJ Acres is straightforward, honest, and does a fantastic job.

I have had the honor and pleasure of visting CJ Acres Farm this year. I was treated like a family member upon my arrival, given a personal tour of the farm by Mr. Sackett and his wife and was able to meet ea. and every resident (fur and feathered) personally and hear their story. The harmony and blissfulness of the animals and the farm was truly inspiring. I encouraged everyone to go to the farm, volunteer some of your time and experience what I was able to first hand and will never forget.

Volunteering at this rescue farm is the most rewarding experience. The Sacketts are very learned and helpful in assisting volunteers with a clear understanding of the needs of each of the animals they have rescued. It is the hands on that is very exciting. Everytime we volunteer, it is a little different so you can never get bored by going month after month. The animals grow on you in such a way that when one of them acts in a way that they didn't before - you will know it. It is awesome to see a piggy finally eat because she trusts you .. or a horse come by and sniff your hair and recognizes you..or a sheep that stands close enough to see their remarkable eyes. As it is, I go out to the farm regularly but know if I lived closer I would be there all the time. The surrounding environment is peaceful and quiet. You can lose yourself in this amazing nature. Will I go back -- OH YEAH .. Do I reccomend it to others -- MOST CERTAINLY! Thank you Sacketts for all you do and stand for. I am proud to be your volunteer.

I have known about CJ Acres since they came to Keystone Heights and was fasinated with the fact that the Sacketts cared so passionatly about what they do, they would relocate the animals with them. Seeing the changes in the animals is a wonderful thing. CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm provides for the animals that are not the common household pet - horses, pigs and ducks. They are truly the "in-need" animals of negelect and abuse.

You may have heard the saying "I don't know if animals go to heaven when they die, but if they don't, I want to go where they go." This always reminds me of CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm as many of the animals who come from abused and neglected lives are "reborn" when they arrive at this special, all-volunteer run charitable organization. Horses that were starved find all the hay, grain and fruit they could dream of. Dogs who were abandoned now have friends (both human and canine) to play with. Pigs, once contained in small 2' x 7' crates in condemned factory farms, upon arrival, are thrilled to have acres to explore. And, goats who were malnourished on what little scrub they could find in their "previous lives" are now quite pleased with their diet of grain, hay and fresh vegetables. The volunteers, board members, and founders all share a passion for rescuing, rehabilitating and reintroducing in-need animals. It's a magical place with nothing but happy endings.

I have had the good fortune to be associated and board member/officer of many non-profit organizations over the past 20 years. In that time you get a feel for the quality organizations that live and believe in their purpose and those that are there for all the wrong reasons. CJ Acres is one of those quality organizations that lives for their purpose. The founding members and caretakers of CJ Acres have a passion for the lucky animals who are fortunate to be adopted. The organization realizes that they are all about the animals and making their lifes better. Another unique feature is CJ Acres addresses the plight of needy farm animals. There are lots of worthy organzations that take care of domestic pets, wild animals and endangered species but very few that provide a safe haven for abused, neglected or needy farm animals. CJ Acres meets that need. Through donations and volunteer time CJ Acres can continue to grow and make a difference in the lifes of farm animals that need a caring and nurturing environment.