Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary

. . . a forever home for abused, neglected
and abandoned farm animals

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Lisa Miskella
Founder / Executive Director

The Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary (FFAS) grew out of Lisa Miskella’s lifelong passion for rescuing neglected and abused animals and was formalized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in mid 2018.Lisa’s journey and her inspiration to start Freedom Farm:

FFAS was born out of Lisa’s determination to make her second chance at life truly matter. After surviving cancer, Lisa felt a deep calling to give back and make a difference. Recognizing the plight of abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals, she knew she could offer them the same second chance at life that she had been given.

In 2018, Lisa formalized her dream by founding FFAS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals in need.

Since its inception, FFAS has provided a safe and loving forever home to more than 80 animals, including goats, sheep, turkeys chickens, donkeys, and rabbits.

With each rescue, Lisa fulfills her mission to bring hope and healing, offering animals the opportunity to live their lives free from harm and suffering. FFAS is also expanding its efforts to educate the public through outreach programs, school visits, and animal sponsorship opportunities, all aimed at raising awareness about the cruelty many farm animals endure.

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A New Chapter for Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary

Since our humble beginnings in 2018, Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary (FFAS) has been a beacon of hope for farm animals in need. Our journey started with the rescue of six goats saved from slaughter, and over the years, we’ve provided a safe haven for numerous animals, offering them love, care, and a second chance at life.

As we reflect on our progress, we recognize the need to expand and relocate to a facility that can better serve our growing family and enhance our mission. This new chapter is not just about a change in location; it’s about reaffirming our commitment to animal welfare, the environment, and community engagement. We invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor to create a sanctuary where animals and people alike can thrive.

Due to restrictions imposed by our current rental agreement, FFAS is unable to host visitors or conduct on-site fundraising events and even limits our ability to rescue more animals in need of our help. This limitation hinders our ability to engage directly with our supporters and the broader community, as well as to generate essential funds through events.

Our planned relocation to a new, permanent facility will eliminate these constraints, allowing us to welcome visitors, host educational tours, and organize fundraising events on-site. This move will not only enhance our community outreach but also provide additional revenue streams to support our mission of rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals.

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Our Mission

Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals, providing them with medical care, rehabilitation, and permanent homes. We are committed to fostering environmental sustainability and educating the public about the importance of animal welfare and responsible stewardship. Through hands-on learning experiences, we engage the community in efforts to protect and preserve the well-being of both animals and the environment, promoting compassion, respect, and sustainable practices for future generations.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a compassionate world where farm animals are valued and protected, and where communities actively engage in efforts to promote environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on experiences, we aim to inspire future generations to become responsible stewards of both animals and the planet, fostering a more sustainable, compassionate, and interconnected world for all.

Why are we focused on Farm Animals?

Are farmed animals protected…?

Farmed Animals are unprotected by most state criminal anti-cruelty laws and even omitted from the Federal Animal Welfare Act.

This law is rarely enforced, and the USDA claims it does not apply to birds. The Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act is similarly limited.

How many farm animals are killed each year…?

Nearly 54 billion animals have been killed in the United States for food in 2018 alone. Battery caged egg-laying hens live their entire lives in an 8 by 10-inch cage, and the average size of a gestation crate for breeding pigs is just 2 by 6.6 feet.

What is a factory farm?

Compassion in World Farming states that ‘Approximately two out of every three farm animals in the world are reared on a factory farm. In the United States about 99 percent are reared on a factory farm.’ A factory farm keeps its animals iat higher stocking densities than usual, intended for fast production. This leads to horrific animal abuse.

The animal cruelty in factory farms statistics are beyond staggering.

Farmed animals — including horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and cows — are often bred and raised in compromising conditions, often lacking proper shelter and when given shelter, it is in the form of cramped cages or shelter that lacks proper ventilation, heating or cooling. Many are physically altered without anesthesia, force fed, or not provided with reasonable medical interventions when they are sick or injured, among other horrific conditions that are currently commonplace. Unfortunately, many of the laws against animal neglect focus on companion animals like dogs and cats and fail to include farm animals.

The FFAS works specifically to address the gap that allows for abuse and neglect to go unnoticed under the law. FFAS has also realized that the need is much larger than the services available.

— Lisa

What We Do

Transport Abused Animals to our Farm

When we are contacted about an animal need, whether it be a case of abuse or neglect, natural disaster or an abandoned animal, we work to get the animal transported to FFAS as quickly as possible. If we cannot provide immediate transport, we will network with other sanctuaries to get the animal to safety immediately.

Bring them back to health

Once the rescue arrives at the Sanctuary, we will do an exam to determine if they need emergency veterinary care. If so, we will contact the veterinarian to come out. They will also be placed in quarantine for thirty days. This assures that if they have a contagious condition or parasites, our current residents will not be exposed. During this time, we will also treat any injuries or illnesses they may have.

We Love and Take Care of them for the Rest of their Lives

Once an animal becomes a resident at FFAS, They will live out the remainder of their life here, free from pain and suffering. They will learn to trust humans; they will feel the gentle touch of a human hand, something many of our residents had never felt until they arrived here. They will feel love.

Raise Public Awareness

It is very important to us that we make an effort to provide compassionate relationships between humans and these sentient beings that are often viewed as “things” or “food”. We do this by educational programs, farm tours and special events.