Nearly 30 MFA supporters from all over Ohio enjoyed a sunny Sunday afternoon bonding face-to-face with the almost 80 very special farmed animals at Sunrise Sanctuary. Founder of the farmed animal rescue sanctuary, Mindy Mallet, received the MFA Hope Award in 2009 and is featured in our documentary, Fowl Play.
Besides the wide variety of chickens, ducks and turkeys, the most popular farmed animal was Wesley, the young steer. Wesley happily munched apples and carrots from visitors' hands while people stood in line to brush, rub and have their photos taken with him! As some were mingling with the birds and a curious donkey named Roscoe, others were hard at work cleaning out pig and horse stalls. "Being able to come face-to-face with the animals who count on us for their voice was truly a rewarding experience," says Jessica Johnson interning in Ohio.
To see more of Mindy and her sanctuary, click here.
Click here to learn about Fowl Play.
