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\u2018Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.\u2019- Margaret Mead<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Living this life of animals, animals, animals all the time, we\u2019re never alone, but it can get lonely. Most people don\u2019t understand why, or how it\u2019s done. They expect animals to exist as pets and food and that\u2019s it. For us, they are life. They love, live and breathe. They eat and poop, (a lot) just like me and you \u2013 although you may not admit to the pooping part\u2026 It is exhausting and sometimes devastating work, but we would not have it any other way. It is all worth it just to experience one happy pig, one cheerful chicken or one leaping goat.<\/p>\n

Sometimes the work gets so much that we have to ask for help, and that\u2019s okay. It\u2019s okay not to be okay. That\u2019s why we love hearing from you, Sugarshiners. You remind us that there are people out there who care as much as we do, and who want to see us succeed in cherishing ALL life. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on those who are committed to the little things that make life better. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on that one brave soul who realised at the last minute it was not okay to put to sleep that fully-functional greyhound. \u00a0Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on that one soul who saw a tiny goat kid being sold for meat, and decided to say no. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on the people who had a spur-of-the-moment decision to drive to the sanctuary and leave a kind note and gift in the mailbox. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on the more than 50 different people who took time out of their day to simply comment an adorable photo of their beloved furry friends on our facebook status. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on those who use their talents to share our stories with millions all over the world. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary runs on those who value their time, and decide to spend it picking up poo, building shade sleeping structures and speaking sweet words to the animals. Sugarshine Farm Animal Sanctuary is run by YOU, the kind and most beloved souls that love animals as much as we do, and show it to us every day.<\/p>\n

To each and every one of you that has donated a piece of their heart to this sanctuary in whichever way, the pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens, turkeys, foxes, dogs and humans say thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please continue to send your words of support, they are everything to us. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2018Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.\u2019- Margaret mead<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>

Living this life of animals, animals, animals all the time, we\u2019re never alone, but it can get lonely. Most people don\u2019t understand why, or how it\u2019s done. They expect animals to exist as pets and food and that\u2019s it. For us, they are life. They love, live and breathe. They eat and poop, (a lot) just like me and you \u2013 although you may not admit to the pooping part\u2026 It is exhausting and sometimes devastating work, but we would not have it any other way. It is all worth it just to experience one happy pig, one cheerful chicken or one leaping goat.<\/p>

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