“We decided it was time to buy our dream home. We wanted something laid back, where we could have animals. “I grew up around animals in Louisiana, where my dad was. There were chickens, ducks, hogs. He raised them to butcher them. I’d come home … Continue reading‘Dream home’ serves as farm animal rescue
“I’ve always had this interest in animals. You name it, I’ve probably had it: geese, turtles, chickens, dogs, fish, rats, hamsters … I’ve had it all. I’m really interested in wildlife, too. I love fishing and stuff like that. So I guess it makes sense … Continue readingHectic schedule all part of realizing her dreams
“I was raised on a kind of farm area in California. When I was 6 years old, I had a Pomeranian named Fluffy. One day he was out roaming, and he got bitten by a snake. He started limping, so we took him to the … Continue readingFuture veterinarian hopes to make positive change
“We used to have a farm in Ashdown, Arkansas, this little, bitty town about 20 miles north of Texarkana. It was really inexpensive to live there. We had a small home on a dead-end road. I liked the open space and the quiet. But I … Continue readingLife on the farm had its share of challenges
“Because I’ve gotten a little bit older and it’s a little harder for me to get around, I don’t take in as many animals these days. We did just recently have someone offload a mother dog with seven puppies. We found a home for the … Continue readingAnimal lover has quite the menagerie at feed store
“I’ve always really loved nature, and especially animals. That’s been a fascination for me. My dad goes canoeing and he likes the outdoors. So I was exposed to that, even if it was just a little bit at a time. And we had pets growing … Continue readingNature more comfortable place to be for student
“I’m taking classes to become a veterinary technician. I think that’s my calling. I want to work with animals. Actually, I think they’re better than people. They’re just more friendly. They’re full of love. “I really hate when I drive around and see all these … Continue readingShe has a heart for taking care of animals
“When they’re all here, there are about eight or nine that we feed twice a day. Somebody’s got to do it, and we enjoy it. We have animals, and we wouldn’t want ours to go hungry.” When did you start doing this? “We bring our … Continue readingOlder couple makes sure community cats are fed
“I’m definitely an animal and nature lover, and right here is an animal activist. She takes after me. “She draws pictures and posters about not killing for fur and stuff like that. She’s the most caring person I know and the most beautiful singer and … Continue readingMother and daughter are all about animals, nature
“I’m a licensed vet technician and I’m looking for a job. I’ve always loved animals and wanted to help them. My dream is to do that and to own a mini-ranch.” What’s a mini-ranch? “Well, it’s like a regular ranch but you don’t really have … Continue readingShe dreams of becoming a mini-rancher