I met Laurie Zaleski 2 years ago when I found out about the Funny Farm. She was dressed as Bride of Frankenstein for Halloween. Since that day, whenever I feel down, there's one place I want to go and that is back to The Funny Farm! It is the most amazing, magical place for anyone who loves animals. Laurie is an incredible woman with a heart of gold - after reading her book, she truly became my hero. The place is so filled with love, and the volunteers there are all there for the right reasons. Laurie brings her story and some animals with her to teach children how to love one another and how they can all get along. When you go to the Funny Farm, you get to see all sorts of animals walking around - all were rescues. As you watch her dogs follow her around, you can tell how much they adore her. I am so happy that I found this wonderful place where there is so much love and so many animals to interact with. Everyone should try and get there - there's no other like it!
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Whenever I need a smile, I go to the Funny Farm! Laurie and all the volunteers are great. Going around seeing how all the animals are friendly, safe, and happy is pure bliss. They are all rescues that needed a second chance at life. I just heard about this farm a few months ago and I'm so glad I did. If I lived closer, I'd be there all the time. But it is a great place for people to take their kids, grandkids. It really is an amazing place - love it! Go and visit, you won't be sorry!!
We love the Funny Farm , we have supported the farm for years and starting volunteering about a year ago after reading the owner Laurie Zaleski’s book My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals’.
The farm is a magical place. The animals all run free, are definitely well taken care of and loved. It’s not everyday you can stand next to a bull, alpacas, donkeys and sheep’s and never feel threatened.
There are so many different things to look at and see. For a small fee you can buy a bucket of food and feed all of the animals, except the dogs because some have health conditions.
The volunteers are always so helpful and very knowledgeable on the farm and the animals. Everyone should spend a day there and see the magic that happens. They also sell snacks and homemade desserts. All profits go directly to the care of the animals.
I could go on and on about the farm but suggest you see for yourself how wonderful the farm, Laurie the owner and animals really are.
Five stars is not enough they should receive ten stars!!!!
This Charity and it's volunteers are amazing! The animals all walk around freely and are living their best life.
We love The Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. We took our two grandsons who had so much fun feeding & petting the animals. As soon as you step out of your car, you feel the love surrounding you. The animals are so tame & sweet. I wish I lived closer so I could volunteer! Thank you so much, Laurie, for taking such good care of these animals!
Ive recently come to realize how contradictory and hypocritical this rescue is. I truely am glad they rescue and house these animals, but then to see them supporting leather and meat etc. makes me very confused. I thought they were aware of the horrible abuse these animals are treated too. I hope they soon become aware of their contradiction and we can work to save more innocent lives