GRAND LEDGE, Mich. — A Grand Ledge farm sanctuary that cares for older and disabled farm animals is facing seasonal challenges and needs community support to continue its mission.
- The sanctuary loses 30% of its volunteer base during winter months when students return to school
- Nearly 100 volunteers currently help care for rescued farm animals that would otherwise be euthanized
- Christmas tree donations are needed to feed goats and sheep as an eco-friendly disposal alternative
Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary, which rescues farm animals that would otherwise be euthanized, relies on just under 100 volunteers to care for its residents. However, winter brings staffing difficulties that impact daily operations.
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“We have 30% of our volunteers as students so we lose 30% of our volunteer base and that impacts us negatively, so we’d like to increase our volunteer base with people who are non-students to get through the low times,” Bob Worthy, director of Mitten Misfits, said…