A 33-year-old woman quit her day job to start a non-profit organization a sanctuary for farm animals in need.
Pennsylvania native Amanda Clark began her career as a makeup artist when she was inspired to open a farm animal sanctuary, she told SWNS.
After visiting a sanctuary in New York in 2017, Clark said he knew he had found his calling.
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“After seeing the amazing work of the temple, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” he said.
Clark visited with her husband, Steve, and said they quickly became vegetarians.
Amanda Clarke, 33, said she started a farm animal sanctuary after being forced to help farm animals in need.
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“We were so moved by their stories that we became vegetarians overnight,” she said.
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In July 2017, Clark rescued the first animals – two goats named Patrick and Darby.
At the time, the couple lived in a suburban neighborhood with no room for farm animals.
Clark and her husband Steve moved to Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania to find land to call these animals home.
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After operating their existing area for a while, the couple decided to look for more space in Pennsylvania.
In March 2019, the Clarks moved the sanctuary to Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, which is now home to about 200 different farm animals, according to the sanctuary’s website.
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“I just knew what I wanted to do and quit my job as a makeup artist to take care of animals full-time,” she told SWNS.
Clark’s nine-year-old son Finn likes to help out on the farm.
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Local volunteers help Here With Us Farm Sanctuary, including the couple’s son Fin.
“Our mission is to provide a safe and loving home for abused and neglected farm animals,” Clark said.
She said she didn’t grow up on a farm – but she wanted to show the animals she cares for and appreciates them.
Here with us, Farm Sanctuary cares for animals, including sheep, cows and pigs, many of which have special needs.
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Clark says he starts his day around 7 a.m
He first feeds the animals outside, then returns home and takes care of the disabled.
All farm animals at Here With Us Farm Sanctuary are rescued.
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Many have special needs.
Three ducks live in the sanctuary – Tuck, Cheerio and Dundee. All of them have neurological disorders and are confined to wheelchairs.
Here With Us Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania. Its goal is to give farm animals a safe place to call home.
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“Diesel surrendered to us with cock, mobility and ‘anger’ issues – but he never showed any aggression,” he said.
Some of the 180 rescued animals include birds with missing toes and goats with prosthetic limbs.
“It shows that all animals deserve love and patience,” Clark said.
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The site states on its website, “Here With Us Farm Sanctuary is a 501c3 non-profit vegetarian farm animal rescue located in South Central, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide safe and loving homes for abused and neglected farm animals. and to show people that farm animals are human beings just like us – with personalities and emotions.