Not Many People Know About This Farm Animal Sanctuary Right Here In Pittsburgh
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 10, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pittsburghers have shown over and over that we’ve got good hearts – whether it’s helping our neighbors in a time of need or regularly volunteering to help others, both people and animals. While most of us have heard of the local animal shelters and rescues and perhaps even volunteer with them, you may not have heard – yet – about a farm animal sanctuary in Pittsburgh that rescues and provides a loving home for neglected, abused, and unwanted farm animals.
Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary, founded and run by veterinary surgeon Karen Phillips, helps a segment of the animal population – farm animals – to which many people often don’t give a second thought. Like domesticated pets, they, too, face neglect, abuse, and suffering.
With Phillips at the helm, Hope Haven in Sewickley rescues and provides a safe haven for farm animals to recover from their trauma and to live out their lives in peace.
The sanctuary also gives visitors the chance to meet its residents, each of whom has a name and a story as unique as their individual personalities. Visitors might meet brother and sister Achu and Gusundheit, two pigs formerly…
Destined for an early and a cruel death. The duo, however, impressed the farmer who owned them with their love for each other, and he decided to allow them to live. They eventually made their way home to Hope Haven.
Other residents include mini horse Butters and mini donkey Boaz, llama Carl, Jack the alpaca, and ducks Captain Applesauce, Commander Candy Corn, and Officer Pancake. You can read more about all of the residents and their stories here.
Hope Haven welcomes visitors to the sanctuary during the warmer months for public and private tours. Visitors must be at least 10 years old. It also hosts fun events.
If you want to get even more involved, you can sign up to volunteer with the farm sanctuary. Volunteers are needed to help with everything from transporting animals to public relations.
Even if you can’t make it to the farm sanctuary, you can still help its furry and feathered residents. Monthly sponsorships are available for all residents, and the donations go toward the ongoing care of the resident you’re sponsoring.
Have you ever been to this farm animal sanctuary in Pittsburgh? Or, would you like to go? Share your experience in the comments! Did you know that you can also spend the night at The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium?
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