‘Dream home’ serves as farm animal rescue
“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....
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Hectic schedule all part of realizing her dreams
“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...
Future veterinarian hopes to make positive change
“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....
Life on the farm had its share of challenges
“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...
Animal lover has quite the menagerie at feed store
“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...
Nature more comfortable place to be for student
“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...
She has a heart for taking care of animals
“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...
Older couple makes sure community cats are fed
“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.”...
Mother and daughter are all about animals, nature
“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...
She dreams of becoming a mini-rancher
“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...
